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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Third win in last four starts

    Lindgren made 27 saves, including 14 in the third period, in a 3-2 victory over the Flyers on Thursday.

    The Caps were up 3-0 heading into the third, and while the Flyers managed two goals, the game was never in doubt. Lindgren has won three of his last four starts, and he's allowed just nine goals in that span. Logan Thompson continues to get a few more starts than Lindgren, but the 31-year-old Minnesotan continues to produce solid fantasy numbers. He's 16-11-3 with a 2.63 GAA and .901 save percentage in 31 starts.

  • Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: First goalie to 40 wins

    Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 24 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

    Hellebuyck didn't have a great performance, but he was able to get back in the win column after his loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. Hellebuyck is the first goalie to reach the 40-win mark this season, an achievement he's accomplished twice in his career. He's 40-10-3 with a 2.06 GAA and a .924 save percentage over 54 contests. He'll now push toward surpassing his career-high 44 wins from the 2017-18 campaign. The Jets' next game is Sunday at home versus the Sabres.

  • Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Departs game in third period

    Skinner was hurt in a third-period collision versus the Jets on Thursday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports. Head coach Kris Knoblauch added that Skinner was pulled by the concussion spotter, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

    Skinner's injury occurred late in the contest, so it's not yet known if he's officially suffered a concussion. He allowed three goals on 16 shots prior the injury, though he didn't end up taking a result as the Jets won the game in overtime. Skinner joins Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) and Connor McDavid (lower body) as players in doubt to play Saturday versus the Kraken. Should Skinner miss any length of time, Calvin Pickard will operate as the No. 1 netminder.

  • Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Third straight loss

    Shesterkin made 24 saves in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Thursday.

    It was a tough night for Shesterkin. The Leafs came in hot and have now won three straight. He and the Rangers have lost three in a row, and they are two points behind the Habs for the first wild card spot. Shesterkin has had an un-Shesterkin season. He's 23-25-4 with a 2.81 GAA and .907 save percentage. He'll rebound, but he also needs to be a difference maker to get the Blueshirts into the postseason.

  • Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: First win in March

    Stolarz made 27 saves in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

    The first goal that got past Stolarz came when he was screened by several players -- he didn't see a thing. The second came on a rebound, and the third was a deflection with 35 seconds left in the game. The win must have been a massive relief for Stolarz, who hadn't won since Feb. 28 (0-3-1). Overall, he's 14-8-3 in 26 starts, and he has a 2.42 GAA and .918 save percentage.

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    Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves: Back with big club

    Greaves was called up from AHL Cleveland under emergency conditions Thursday.

    Greaves' recall suggests there may be another issue with the Blue Jackets' goaltending depth. Elvis Merzlikins was recently away from the team to tend to a personal matter, but he returned to action for Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Panthers. The Blue Jackets play again Friday in Pittsburgh, so more information may be available prior to that contest.

  • James Reimer G | NYR

    Sabres' James Reimer: Drawing start in Utah

    Reimer will start Thursday's road game at Utah, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

    Reimer will play for the first time since March 3 versus the Canadiens, when he stopped 16 of 20 shots in an overtime loss. The 37-year-old could get two starts in the next three games, as the Sabres' road trip ends with a back-to-back in Minnesota on Saturday and in Winnipeg on Sunday. Reimer has gone 2-7-2 with a 2.99 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 13 outings this season, so he's not a very strong fantasy option.

  • Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Remains on IR

    Contrary to a previous report, Demko will not serve as backup to Kevin Lankinen for Thursday's game versus the Blues. Demko remains on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

    Demko was reportedly set to dress Thursday, but that is not the case. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Rangers. He has been out since Feb. 8.

  • Ville Husso G | ANA

    Ducks' Ville Husso: Returns to AHL

    Husso was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

    John Gibson (lower body) is returning to the crease for Thursday's game versus the Predators, so Husso's presence is no longer needed on the NHL roster. Husso will likely be the next man up should another injury impact the availability of Gibson or Lukas Dostal.

  • Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In goal Thursday

    Stolarz will protect the road goal versus the Rangers on Thursday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

    Stolarz is set to start for the first time in three games, as Joseph Woll's strong play has earned him more time while Stolarz has struggled to a record of 0-3-1 with 15 goals allowed over five appearances in March. A strong showing Thursday could help Stolarz reclaim his No. 1 status in goal. The Rangers have won just two of their last six games, scoring a total of 13 goals in that span.

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