NHL Player News

Matthews scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Ottawa.

The goal was a gimme, but they all count. Matthews put the Leafs up 2-1 in the second period after intercepting the puck from a misplay by Linus Ullmark's attempt to clear it from danger. Matthews fired it into the open net. He has 24 goals and 33 assists in 51 games this season. It's been a disappointing campaign for fantasy managers anticipating another 60-goal effort, but the pivot can explode offensively in any game.

Khusnutdinov scored a goal Saturday in a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

He wired a wrist shot from the blue line for his second goal in the last two games. Khusnutdinov had two goals and seven points in 57 appearances with the Wild before being acquired by the Bruins a day before the trade deadline. If he remains hot offensively, the 22-year-old forward could have fantasy value in deeper fantasy leagues down the stretch.

Aman scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Aman made his third appearance in 11 games since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 25-year-old saw a season-high 13:59 of ice time, though that may be due to the lopsided nature of the contest. Aman is up to three points, five shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-3 rating through 10 NHL appearances this season. He has held off call-up Jonathan Lekkerimaki for the last forward spot in the lineup, but Aman offers minimal upside in fantasy.

Lindholm had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 loss to the Lightning on Saturday.

His goal came on a one-timer from the slot. Lindholm has struggled in Boston, producing just 12 goals and 36 points in 68 games this season. However, he has heated up recently, generating one goal and three assists during his three-game point streak. Lindholm may never return to being a 70-80-point producer, but he has enough talent to go on solid runs to help fantasy managers, and his current success might be one of them.

Suter scored a goal, dished an assist and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

This was Suter's first multi-point effort since Jan. 27 versus the Blues. Since that contest, he hasn't gone more than two games without a point, providing steady offense in a middle-six role. For the season, the 28-year-old is up to 18 goals, 32 points, 99 shots on net, 43 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 65 appearances. Suter's not a category-coverage type, but he has enough offense to help support a fantasy roster's depth.

Pettersson scored a goal, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Pettersson helped out on a Quinn Hughes tally in the first period and then scored a goal of his own in the third. This was Pettersson's second multi-point game in a row, and he has four goals and two assists over his last five outings. The 26-year-old center is up to 15 goals, 41 points, 107 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 63 hits and a minus-10 rating through 60 appearances. His offense getting on track will help fantasy managers in their playoff matchups as well as give the Canucks a boost in the wild-card race.

Byfield scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 1-0 overtime win over the Predators.

Byfield extended his goal streak to six games, but he left it on the line late. The 22-year-old tallied at 3:20 of overtime to break up Justus Annunen's shutout bid. Byfield has taken 13 shots during his scoring binge, so his current pace is way too high to be sustainable. Still, it's helped him overcome a sluggish start to the campaign -- he's now at 17 goals, 40 points, 126 shots on net, 66 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances.

Holloway registered an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Holloway has gotten on the scoresheet in five of seven games in March, earning three goals and three assists this month. He set up the second goal of Jordan Kyrou's hat trick in Saturday's victory. Holloway continues to excel in a top-six role and now has 49 points, 155 shots on net, 141 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 67 appearances.

Thomas notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Thomas had an 11-game point streak between Feb. 2 and March 5, but he followed it up with a pair of scoreless outings. He's since bounced back with three assists over his last two contests, with helpers going to Jake Neighbours and Jordan Kyrou in Saturday's win. For the season, Thomas is at 17 goals, 37 assists, 119 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 55 appearances.

Schenn scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Schenn opened the scoring 4:17 into the game and fed Jordan Kyrou for the first goal of his hat trick midway through the second period. This was Schenn's fourth multi-point effort in 15 contests since the start of February, a span in which he has played well with four goals and nine assists. The 33-year-old center is up to 15 tallies, 42 points, 117 shots on net, 163 hits, 50 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 67 appearances. He's still got time to reach the 50-point mark for the eighth time in his career.