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Norris tallied a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Norris found the back of the net late in the first period to level Monday's score at one apiece before the Sabres went off with four more goals. Overall, the 26-year-old center has 12 goals, 33 points, 67 shots on net, 24 hits and 24 blocked shots across 43 games this season. He's played a big role in helping Buffalo secure the Atlantic Division title during his five-game point streak. Norris has posted strong point-per-game numbers when healthy this season and could make an impact in the postseason from his middle-six role amidst Buffalo's stacked offense.

Thompson scored two goals, fired six shots on net and dished out two hits in Monday's 5-1 win over Chicago.

Thompson's first goal of the contest, which he scored midway through the second period, would stand as Monday's game-winning tally. With his pair of twine finders, the 28-year-old center has eclipsed 40 goals on the season, securing 40 or more goals in three of the last four regular seasons. Overall, he is up to 81 points, 272 shots on net, 85 hits and 48 blocked shots across 81 games this campaign. His consistency this season has led him to the second 80-plus-point regular season of his nine-year NHL career. Thompson will look to bring his strong stretch of play into the postseason, where Buffalo will host the higher-seeded of the two wild-card teams in the Eastern Conference.

Knight turned aside 21 of 26 shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Sabres.

Knight's struggles continued Monday, as he was handed his eighth consecutive loss. He's received minimal help from his offense during that span, but he has just an .868 save percentage and a 4.07 GAA during his recent 0-6-2 stretch of play. Overall, the 24-year-old netminder has an 18-25-11 record, a 2.84 GAA and a .902 save percentage across 54 games this season. His first full season in Chicago has many highs he can take into next season, including leading the Blackhawks to more combined wins and overtime losses than regulation losses. He still holds high upside in dynasty-based fantasy formats ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Luukkonen stopped 14 of 15 shots on net in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Luukkonen allowed the first goal of the contest while at a man disadvantage, but went on to keep Buffalo's net clean for the next 56 minutes. With the win, he now has a 22-9-3 record, a 2.51 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 35 games this season. The 27-year-old netminder has been on fire as of late with a 5-1-0 record, a 2.15 GAA and a .910 save percentage across his last six outings. With his hot streak helping the Sabres claim their first Atlantic Division title since the 2009-10 campaign, he'll likely get a game of rest before being the top choice to suit up for Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series.

Ufko distributed two assists and recorded two shots on net in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Ufko played a hand in both of Luke Evangelista's goals late in the third period, including the primary helper on his goal with just over a minute remaining. The pair of apples raised Ufko up to seven assists, nine points, 11 shots on net, 10 hits and 12 blocked shots across 17 games this season. The 22-year-old blueliner has continued to impress in his late-season trial with the Predators and has three assists over his last four games. He has a strong chance to make Nashville's roster at the start of the 2026-27 campaign, giving him upside in dynasty-based fantasy leagues.

Swayman is expected to start at home against the Devils on Tuesday, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.

Swayman holds a 30-18-4 record with a 2.76 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 54 appearances in 2025-26, a notable rebound from a difficult 2024-25 campaign in which he managed just 22 wins in 58 outings. Boston's season finale should provide a last look at Swayman ahead of the postseason, and he profiles as a solid fantasy option for the stretch run given his strong win total and above-average peripherals. He's a reliable starter in all standard formats down the homestretch.

Evangelista netted two goals on three shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to San Jose.

Evangelista dialed in down the stretch to keep the Predators in contention for Monday's win with two goals in the final five minutes of regulation. With the pair of twine finders, he now has 12 goals, 54 points, 173 shots on net and 21 blocked shots across 80 games this season. The 24-year-old winger has taken a big step forward this season, securing career highs in most major stat categories. He holds increasingly strong value in dynasty-based fantasy leagues and should continue to operate at the heart of Nashville's offense for seasons to come.

Greaves is expected to start at home against the Capitals on Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Greaves holds a 26-18-9 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 54 appearances in 2025-26 -- a significant step up in workload from the 11 outings he logged with Columbus a season ago, when he posted a stellar 1.91 GAA and .938 save percentage. The 25-year-old netminder has developed into a reliable NHL starter after working his way up from the OHL and AHL without ever being drafted, spending parts of four seasons with the Cleveland Monsters before earning a full-time NHL role. He's a decent fantasy option for spot starts given his solid peripherals, though his win total and save percentage make him a streaming-tier option rather than a must-start in most formats.

Celebrini tallied two goals on two shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

Celebrini scored his first goal of the night early in the third period before securing his multi-goal outing with the go-ahead, empty-net marker with less than two minutes remaining in the contest. With the pair of tallies, he is up to 44 goals, 112 points, 281 shots on net, 53 hits and 52 blocked shots across 80 games this season. Over his last 10 games, he's been on fire with nine goals and 16 points. He'll look to finish his incredible sophomore season on a high note across the last two games on San Jose's regular-season schedule.

Kleven (upper body) is skating and could be available for the first round of the playoffs, coach Travis Green said Tuesday, per Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa.

The 24-year-old blueliner has three goals and 18 points across 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, already surpassing his 10-point output from 79 games a season ago. He also racked up 126 hits, 94 blocked shots and 51 PIM this campaign before sustaining the upper-body injury. A physical third-pairing presence, Kleven was one of Ottawa's more reliable defenders in last year's first-round loss to Toronto, picking up two assists in six games. His potential return would be a significant boost to a Senators blue line that has been ravaged by injuries down the stretch. Kleven has no standalone fantasy value, but owners in deep playoff-pool formats tracking hits and blocks should monitor his status closely.