NHL Player News
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Dan Vladar G | PHI
Flyers' Dan Vladar: Crumbles against Caps
Vladar turned aside 12 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Capitals, with Washington's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The 28-year-old netminder was beaten twice on just five shots in the first period alone, as the Flyers never held a lead in a crucial game for their playoff chances. Vladar has hit a rocky patch at the worst possible time, going 4-3-1 over his last eight starts with a 2.97 GAA and .889 save percentage.
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Igor Shesterkin G | NYR
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Sharp again in Tuesday's win
Shesterkin stopped 22 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
A Connor Brown power-play goal early in the second period spoiled Shesterkin's shutout bid. However, Shesterkin got some revenge with the win and a decisive victory over Jacob Markstrom in a goalie fight during the final frame. Shesterkin showed flickers of his peak form in March despite the struggles of the team around him, going 6-4-1 in 11 starts with a 2.75 GAA and .909 save percentage.
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Jacob Markstrom G | NJ
Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Loses twice Tuesday
Markstrom made 18 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.
Not only did Markstrom get stuck with his 18th loss of the season, but he also came out on the wrong end of a goalie fight when he skated the length of the ice to take on Igor Shesterkin midway through the third period. Markstrom puts a bumpy March behind him in which he went 6-4-0 in 10 starts despite a 3.09 GAA and .870 save percentage.
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Daniil Tarasov G | FLA
Panthers' Daniil Tarasov: Yields three goals in win
Tarasov turned aside 23 of 26 shots on net in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.
Tarasov played his part in Tuesday's big win, as he kept the Senators off the scoreboard in the first period while the Panthers tallied five goals. With the win, the 27-year-old netminder now has a 10-14-2 record, a 3.09 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 27 appearances this season. The win was his first since March 10 and was an overall step in the right direction. He should continue to split starts with Sergei Bobrovsky, but Tarasov remains a risky option for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.
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James Reimer G | OTT
Senators' James Reimer: Solid in relief effort
Reimer stopped 12 of 13 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Florida.
Reimer entered the contest in the back half of the first period after Linus Ullmark gave up five goals. Reimer put together a solid outing, as he allowed just one twine finder to Florida's Matthew Tkachuk. Overall, Reimer has a 6-4-1 record, a 2.42 GAA and an .883 save percentage through 12 outings with the Senators this season. Outside of his loss to the Lightning on Saturday, the 38-year-old netminder has done well over his last six appearances, posting a 4-1-0 record, a 1.58 GAA and a .911 save percentage. While starts have been rare for him lately, Reimer could see more action down the stretch if Ullmark continues to struggle.
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Linus Ullmark G | OTT
Senators' Linus Ullmark: Gets the hook Tuesday
Ullmark stopped 11 of 16 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.
Ullmark struggled in Tuesday's clash before being replaced by James Reimer, allowing two goals in the first 66 seconds of the opening period and five tallies by the 14:36 mark. The Senators committed three penalties within the first seven and a half minutes, resulting in two of Florida's first three goals being on the power play. With Tuesday's loss, the 32-year-old Ullmark has a 23-11-8 record, a 2.85 GAA and an .886 save percentage across 43 appearances this season. Prior to Tuesday's struggles, he had brought stability to the Senators' crease with a 7-2-3 record, a 2.49 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 12 outings. His next opportunity to bounce back could be Thursday against the Sabres, which is in the first game of Ottawa's five-game homestand.
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Connor Ingram G | EDM
Oilers' Connor Ingram: Celebrates birthday with shutout
Ingram posted a 27-save shutout in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.
Ingram celebrated his 29th birthday in style, earning his second shutout of the campaign and the ninth of his NHL career. This was his third straight win, and he's allowed just five goals on 89 shots in that span. The strong run of play recently has helped the Oilers get their feet off the fire in the playoff race. Ingram is up to 14-8-2 with a 2.69 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 27 appearances this season. As long as the results stay good, the crease is all his. The Oilers host the Blackhawks in a favorable matchup Thursday.
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Philipp Grubauer G | SEA
Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: On wrong end of shutout
Grubauer stopped 21 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Oilers. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Grubauer kept it close but didn't get any help from his teammates. This was his third straight start, but he's gone 1-1-1 with seven goals allowed on 92 shots in those outings. He finishes March with a 2-3-1 record over seven appearances. Grubauer is down to 13-10-4 on the year with a 2.58 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Kraken can't afford many more losses if they want to stay in the playoff race, so expect the goaltending starts to go to the hot hand. The Kraken host the Mammoth on Thursday in a game that will be pivotal in the standings.
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Spencer Knight G | CHI
Blackhawks' Spencer Knight: Falls in overtime
Knight stopped 20 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
Knight is 0-2-2 with 16 goals allowed on 138 shots in his last four outings. The Blackhawks' inexperienced defense and Knight's career-high 50 games played are likely factors in his declining performance late in the season. The 24-year-old netminder is now at an 18-21-11 record with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage on the year. The Blackhawks set off for a three-game road trip next, which begins Thursday in Edmonton. That'll be a matchup fantasy managers want to avoid, as the Oilers have tagged Knight for six goals on 66 shots in their previous two meetings this season.
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Connor Hellebuyck G | WPG
Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Earns 20th win
Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Hellebuyck let in a goal in each period, ultimately letting a 3-1 lead slip away. However, the Jets controlled the puck for all of overtime, culminating in Kyle Connor's tally 33 seconds into the frame. Hellebuyck has now won three of his last four games while allowing nine goals on 106 shots in that span. He's up to 20-20-11 with a 2.80 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 51 starts this season. The Jets are within a point of a playoff spot after this win, so expect a steady string of Hellebuyck starts to come, especially since the Jets don't have a back-to-back set until April 13-14. He'll likely get the nod in Dallas on Thursday.