NHL Player News

Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Cernak has three helpers over his last seven contests, a rare run of productivity for the defense-first blueliner. The 26-year-old is up to 11 points, 144 hits, 87 blocked shots, 61 PIM and 43 shots on net through 56 outings this season. While he often sees top-four minutes, his lack of offense severely limits his fantasy value.

Skjei provided two assists, including a power-play helper, in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Skjei led all skaters with 21:10 of ice time, added a hit, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating to go along with his two assists. This was his second game in a row with at least one assist but he had not provided a point for four games prior to that. With 39 points in 69 games, Skjei remains a good option for fantasy teams needing a well-rounded defenseman who contributes offensively without sacrificing other categories.

Raddysh notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Raddysh has a goal and six helpers over his last four contests, though a five-assist game versus the Flyers on March 9 pumped up his recent numbers. The 28-year-old is still in a top-four role for the Lightning, though his ice time has often fluctuated significantly. He's produced 28 points, 83 shots on net, 80 blocked shots, 62 hits and a minus-7 rating through 68 appearances. His role on the second power-play unit creates some appeal for Raddysh in deeper fantasy formats.

Jones posted a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings.

Jones' assist Tuesday was the 400th point of his career, a milestone he reached in his 784th outing. The 29-year-old defenseman has three goals and five helpers over his last seven games, one of his best stretches of the campaign. He's at 26 points (eight on the power play), 142 shots on net, 110 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 54 contests overall.

Korchinski scored a goal on three shots and went minus-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings.

Korchinski's third-period tally did little to change the result. It was about the only bright spot for the 19-year-old defenseman in a game that showed how much room he has to grow to keep pace with the NHL. He's scored in consecutive games and has 14 points through 64 appearances, but that comes with an ugly minus-38 rating, 84 shots on net and 67 blocked shots.

Gavrikov scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Gavrikov's go-ahead goal in the second period was the 100th point of his career. The defenseman hasn't done a lot on offense this season -- this was his third multi-point effort of the campaign. He remains in a second-pairing role with five goals, 19 points, 96 shots on net, 87 blocked shots, 50 hits and a plus-4 rating to his name through 63 appearances.

Brodin (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Ducks.

Brodin sustained the injury in the third period after crashing awkwardly into the boards. The 30-year-old defenseman has filled a top-four role for the Wild, so his potential absence looms large. If he can't play Wednesday versus the Kings, Dakota Mermis or Alex Goligoski could get into the lineup.

Fleury (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fleury suffered the injury Thursday versus the Rangers, but there's been little update beyond that. The 27-year-old defenseman has mainly filled a third-pairing role this season. Calvin de Haan remains in the lineup while Fleury is out.

Jensen recorded two assists and three shots during Monday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Jensen had gone five games without hitting the scoresheet prior to Monday's outing. The 33-year-old has managed just one goal and 11 points in 65 appearances this season and his fantasy stock has receded as a result.

Sandin registered an assist and three blocked shots during Monday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Sandin had gone six games without a point prior to Monday's helper, which gives him a new career high of 21 points in 59 contests this season. Having recently signed a five-year, $23 million contract extension, the 24-year-old will be a mainstay in Washington's defense corps for years to come.