NHL Player News
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Scott Wedgewood G | COL
Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Pulled early Monday
Wedgewood was lifted in the first period of Monday's 7-2 loss to the Penguins after allowing three goals and making two saves.
Wedgewood was pulled midway through the first period after recording more goals conceded (three) than saves made (two). However, Mackenzie Blackwood didn't fare much better, allowing four goals on 15 shots. Wedgewood and the Avs will aim to bounce back in a tough matchup against the Stars, another team that suffered a disappointing loss Monday, on Wednesday.
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Arturs Silovs G | PIT
Penguins' Arturs Silovs: Makes 25 saves vs. Colorado
Silovs stopped 25 of 27 shots in Monday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.
Silovs has been rotating with Stuart Skinner between the posts since the Olympic break, and Silovs has also alternating results with a 3-2-0 record over his last five. Even if that rotation isn't going to end in the near future, Silovs' performance Monday is worth highlighting since he posted a save percentage of .926 against one of the best offenses in the league. If the rotation continues, Silovs' next chance to play would come against the Jets on Sunday.
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Connor Ingram G | EDM
Oilers' Connor Ingram: Between pipes against San Jose
Ingram will tend the home twine Tuesday versus the Sharks, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.
Ingram got back in the win column Sunday against the Predators in a 3-1 victory, turning aside 26 of 27 shots. The Saskatchewan native owns a 4-2-1 record with a 2.74 GAA and .892 save percentage over eight appearances since the Olympic break. Ingram has emerged as the Oilers' No. 1 netminder, and he'll look to continue building momentum against a Sharks team that is 15-17-1 away from home in 2025-26.
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Wyatt Kaiser D | CHI
Blackhawks' Wyatt Kaiser: Good to go Tuesday
Kaiser (shoulder) will return to the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, according to CHGO Blackhawks.
Kaiser is poised to return to a second-pairing role after sitting out Saturday's 4-0 loss to Vegas. He has accounted for five goals, 12 points, 60 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and 37 hits in 61 appearances this season.
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Wyatt Johnston C | DAL
Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Extends scoring streak
Johnston scored a goal on three shots while adding two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Mammoth.
Johnston has not only found the back of the net in three straight games while cracking the scoresheet in the last four, but this goal boosted his total to 37 on the year. With 37 goals and 37 assists to his name, as well as 36 of his 74 points coming off power-play situations, he's one of the most well-rounded forwards in the league, regardless of whether it's at full strength or with the man advantage. Johnston has already established a career-high mark in goals and points, and he's one assist away from matching his personal-best output from the 2024-25 regular season.
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Michael Carcone LW | UTA
Mammoth's Michael Carcone: Pots PP goal Monday
Carcone scored a power-play goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Stars.
Carcone found the back of the net for the first time since March 7, and his goal gave the Mammoth a 5-2 lead late in the third period. The 29-year-old might hold a middle-six role in the Mammoth's lineup, but he's finding ways to be productive. He has 14 goals on the season, and three of those have come in his last seven appearances -- a stretch in which he's racked up five points (three goals, two assists), 14 shots and 21 hits.
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Casey DeSmith G | DAL
Stars' Casey DeSmith: Concedes five goals in loss
DeSmith stopped 16 of 21 shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Mammoth. The sixth goal he allowed was an empty-netter.
DeSmith was coming off several solid performances, but he took a step back Monday by posting a .762 save percentage on 21 shots faced -- his lowest mark of the season by a wide margin. Even though DeSmith has enjoyed a decent run of appearances of late, he remains the clear No. 2 option behind Jake Oettinger. The 34-year-old veteran is a trustworthy option every time he's called upon duty, though. He's gone 3-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and an .875 save percentage in four starts since the Olympic break, although those numbers suffered a significant hit after Monday's loss.
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Maxim Shabanov RW | NYI
Islanders' Max Shabanov: Unavailable Tuesday
Shabanov (lower body) remains day-to-day and isn't expected to play against Toronto on Tuesday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Shabanov has played in only two of the last 12 games, so there's no guarantee that he will return to the lineup once he's healthy. He has contributed four goals, 16 points, 54 shots on net and 24 hits in 42 appearances this season.
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Vitek Vanecek G | UTA
Mammoth's Vitek Vanecek: Earns win over Dallas
Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 shots in Monday's 6-3 win over the Stars.
Vanecek was beaten once in each period, but he didn't have to sweat it out for the win after the Mammoth scored four goals in the final frame. Vanecek has made just three starts since the Olympic break, going 2-0-1 with solid peripherals, including a 1.98 GAA and an impressive .917 save percentage. That said, Vanecek should remain as the clear No. 2 in goaltending duties behind Karel Vejmelka, meaning his fantasy upside will be more matchup-based than anything else.
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Lawson Crouse LW | UTA
Mammoth's Lawson Crouse: Scores, dishes out five hits
Crouse scored an empty-net goal on his lone shot and added five hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Stars.
Crouse found the back of the net for the first time since Feb. 27, when he scored two goals in a 5-2 win over the Wild, but he's not known for being much of a scorer. Despite holding a top-six role for the Mammoth, the 28-year-old has 17 goals and 33 points across 67 appearances in 2025-26. He's a better target in fantasy leagues that reward physicality, however, as he's also racked up 178 hits and 42 blocked shots. He's recorded at least 12 goals and 175 hits in each of his last five regular seasons.