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Lindholm scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto.

Lindholm put the Bruins up 1-0 in the first on a 2-on-1 break; he wired a wrist shot from the right circle that went in off the far post. Lindholm has a modest two-game goal streak (two goals, one assist) with six shots. He's up to 14 goals and 43 points in 58 appearances in 2025-26. His 60-point pace could help you in your postseason run. That's his best output since his Calgary days.

McAvoy scored a power-play goal in a 4-2 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.

McAvoy was credited with the goal after David Pastrnak's one-timer hit off the defender's skate as he jumped to avoid the shot. The goal cut the score to 3-2 early in the third period, but Boston couldn't muster the tying goal. It was McAvoy's 10th goal of the season. It's the third time in nine seasons that he has reached double digits in goals. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games, and he's been held off the score sheet just twice in his last 21 games (seven goals, 18 assists). His consistency is fantasy gold. McAvoy has 54 points in 59 games this season; that's just two points from his career mark (56 points; 2021-22).

Gritsyuk is scheduled for imaging and an evaluation Wednesday for the undisclosed injury he sustained Tuesday versus the Stars, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

The nature of Gritsyuk's injury isn't known, and the Devils won't know any additional details until the tests are complete. It's unclear at this time if he'll be ready to play Thursday versus the Predators. Evgenii Dadonov will likely draw into the lineup if Gritsyuk misses time.

Harkins (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.

Harkins took just three shifts in this contest prior to his injury. If he can't play Thursday versus the Flames, Frank Vatrano or Ross Johnston will replace him in the lineup.

Swayman made 31 saves Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto. He allowed three goals.

The ice was tilted toward Swayman, who faced 34 shots to Anthony Stolarz's 20. Special teams were the downfall Tuesday. Swayman allowed shorthanded and power-play goals in the second period, and an even-strength goal from a bad angle in the third, just seven seconds after killing off a five-minute major to Nikita Zadorov. It was Swayman's first regulation loss since March 12 (3-1-1); he's 6-2-1 in nine starts in March.

Nylander scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-2 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He fired a game high six shots.

His goal stood as the winner. It came early in the third frame after the Bruins had successfully killed off a five-minute major to Nikita Zadorov. Nylander has a modest three-game, four-point scoring streak on the go; it includes two goals, two assists and 11 shots. The goal was his 25th of the season. Nylander has put up at least 25 goals in six of his last seven seasons. He and John Tavares sit tied for second in goals on the team, with the injured Auston Matthews (knee) still leading the team with 27.

Domi scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Bruins.

It pushed the Leafs up 2-1 in the last two minutes of the second frame. It was Domi's second goal and third point since the end of January (17 games). He hasn't been able to capitalize on an enhanced role with Auston Matthews (knee) out. Domi has 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists; 105 shots) and a minus-21 rating in 69 games this season.

Knies scored twice and delivered two hits Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Bruins.

Knies scored shorthanded in the second period to tie the game 1-1, and then deposited an empty-net goal on a power play with 22 seconds left to seal the win. The shortie was the first of his NHL career. The second goal gave Knies 59 points (20 goals) this season, which sets a new career mark. He also has 136 hits and 130 shots. The power-play goal was his fifth this year, which tied his career mark (2024-25).

Hayton sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Oilers and is questionable to return to the contest.

Hayton ran into a teammate during the first period. The 25-year-old forward's questionable status indicates that his evaluation isn't complete yet. If he can't return to Tuesday's game, his next chance to play is Thursday versus the Capitals.

Stolarz made 18 saves in a 4-2 win over Boston on Tuesday.

Stolarz earned the game's first star after missing his start Saturday after taking a puck to the throat during warmups and going to the hospital as a precaution. He has won his last two starts with just four goals allowed. Joseph Woll has lost five of his last six starts. Keep an eye on the Leafs overall. Stolarz should get at least half the starts based on his pedigree and performance, but the team may choose to sit the hot hand to drop further in the standings to get a top-five draft pick. That's where they need to land to keep this year's first-round pick, which was traded to the Bruins but is top-five protected.