NHL Player News
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Tyler Myers D | DAL
Canucks' Tyler Myers: Set to miss next two games
Myers (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Anaheim and is doubtful for Sunday's matchup versus Vegas, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Myers has produced six goals, 24 points, 87 shots on net, 125 blocked shots and 87 hits in 71 appearances this season. His availability for Vancouver's upcoming road trip, which begins Monday against Dallas, is unclear. Due to Myers' absence, Victor Mancini will play against the Ducks on Saturday.
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Dmitry Kulikov D | FLA
Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Could return next week
Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Kulikov (upper body) could return versus Buffalo on April 12, according to coach Paul Maurice on Saturday.
Kulikov has already missed seven games and is poised to miss four more, but he should be completely healthy in time for the start of the playoffs. He has four goals, nine assists, 110 hits and 70 blocked shots over 68 contests this season.
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Ryan Pulock D | NYI
Islanders' Ryan Pulock: Offers helper in win
Pulock recorded an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
Pulock's offense has improved recently -- he has a goal and three helpers over his last six outings. The defenseman helped out on Simon Holmstrom's go-ahead goal in this contest, which stood as the game-winner. Pulock is up to 22 points, 90 shots on net, 86 hits, 149 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 68 appearances. His numbers are nearly identical to what he did in 58 games last season, and he remains a steady depth blueliner for fantasy.
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Tony DeAngelo D | NYI
Islanders' Tony DeAngelo: Helps out on power play
DeAngelo notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
DeAngelo had gone scoreless in his last two outings following a five-game point streak. The 29-year-old got back on the scoresheet by setting up a Noah Dobson tally in the third period. DeAngelo is at 17 points, 60 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating across 28 appearances. He's got enough offense and a power-play role, so fantasy managers should have no trouble counting on him over the last couple of weeks of the season.
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Noah Dobson D | MON
Islanders' Noah Dobson: Pair of points in Friday's win
Dobson scored a power-play goal, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
Amid a stretch of one assist over five games, Dobson was demoted to the third pairing. It appears head coach Patrick Roy's adjustment worked, as Dobson's offense came to life with a multi-point performance, his fourth in his last nine contests. The defenseman is up to nine goals, 37 points (11 on the power play), 184 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 55 hits and a minus-15 rating over 64 appearances this season.
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John Carlson D | ANA
Capitals' John Carlson: Distributes three helpers
Carlson logged three assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.
It was fitting that Carlson had a hand in both of Alex Ovechkin's goals in this game, which saw Ovechkin pull even with Wayne Gretzky atop the all-time goals leaderboard. Carlson has the second-most assists (158) on goals by Ovechkin, trailing only Nicklas Backstrom's (hip) 279. This was Carlson's first multi-point game since March 9 versus the Kraken, and he's now at 50 points (five goals, 45 assists), 164 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating across 76 appearances in 2024-25. He's on track to pass the 52-point campaign he put together last season.
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Martin Fehervary D | WAS
Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Finds twine Friday
Fehervary scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Fehervary has turned up the offense since the start of March, contributing three goals and 10 points over his last 17 contests. That stretch has propelled him to a career year with five goals, 25 points, 72 shots on net, 133 hits, 143 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating across 76 appearances. Fantasy managers in need of well-rounded production could stream Fehervary late in the season, though he won't chip in any power-play points.
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Jaccob Slavin D | CAR
Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Produces pair of assists
Slavin logged two assists in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Slavin helped out on goals by Eric Robinson and Brent Burns for his first multi-point effort since March 2 against the Flames. The 30-year-old Slavin has three helpers over the last three games and may be picking up the pace after a rough March. The defenseman is up to six goals, 20 helpers, 101 shots on net, 132 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating across 75 appearances.
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Brent Burns D | COL
Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Nets goal in loss
Burns scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Burns' tally brought the Hurricanes within a goal in the third period, but they couldn't find an equalizer. He ended a four-game point drought and earned his first goal since March 6 versus the Bruins. The 40-year-old defenseman is up to six goals, 26 points, 170 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 75 appearances. Burns is set for unrestricted free agency this summer, but it's unclear if the NHL's active ironman will opt to continue his career. If he does, he will have a chance to become the second player in league history to play in 1,000 consecutive contests.
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Ben Chiarot D | DET
Red Wings' Ben Chiarot: Tallies opening goal
Chiarot scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-4 in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.
The goal was Chiarot's first since Feb. 2 versus the Canucks. He snapped a six-game point drought as well, opening the scoring 9:03 into the contest. Chiarot is primarily a stay-at-home defenseman, so his scoring struggles don't come as a surprise. He's produced four goals, 12 points, 101 shots on net, 118 hits, 132 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 74 appearances in 2024-25, which has him on track for his lowest point total since 2017-18 (14), with the exception of the 2020-21 shortened campaign.