| Martin Erat, W, Nashville Predators | Tuesday 3/4, 11:39 PM CT |
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| Martin Erat scored the first hat trick of his six-year career on Tuesday. He entered the night with 18 goals, so the triple-goal evening gives him a career-high 21 for the season. His scoring is sporadic, and he does little else in fantasy terms, but he's doing enough scoring this year to help in deep leagues. |
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| Sidney Crosby didn't start in his return to action Tuesday, but he did finish well. Crosby picked up an assist on the first goal of the game with just 2:47 remaining. Crosby had been out with a high-ankle sprain, but he's ready to roll now. Hopefully, it's not too late for him to help your fantasy squads. |
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| Nik Antropov, W, Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday 3/4, 10:18 PM CT |
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| Nik Antropov scored the only goal for the Maple Leafs in Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Leafs remain six points out of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. |
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| Isles’ goalie Wade Dubielewicz , making his second substitution start for Rick DiPietro, made 27 saves through overtime and went on to reject five shooters in the tiebreaker, leading the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the cross-town rival New York Rangers. |
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| Ryan Callahan scored a shorthanded goal, getting the assist off a Scott Gomez rebound, in the 3rd period to tie the Islanders at 3-3. The Islanders went on to win the game in a shootout. |
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| New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur made 40 saves in the Devils’ 4-1 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. |
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| Zach Parise, W, New Jersey Devils | Tuesday 3/4, 9:30 PM CT |
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| Zach Parise scored two goals in New Jersey’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. |
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| Aaron Ward, D, Boston Bruins | Tuesday 3/4, 9:08 PM CT |
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| Aaron Ward was not able to play on Tuesday due to a bruised right foot, according to the AP. Ward was hit by a shot on Monday and was wearing a protective boot on Tuesday. It's not clear when he'll play again, but his 10 points and 42 PIM won't be missed by too many fantasy squads. |
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| Jason Pominville scored two goals for the Sabres Tuesday, as they picked up a 5-2 victory over the Flyers. He got off to a slow start this season, but he's been playing at a point-per-game pace the past three months. Right now, he's red hot, having posted at least one point in nine straight games and 17 of his past 19 contests. |
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| Nicklas Lidstrom expects to return to action on Sunday, according to the Detroit Free Press. It's a pretty quick turnaround for Lidstrom, who sprained his knee just a couple of weeks ago. Brian Rafalski will return on Wednesday evening, so things are looking better for the banged-up Red Wings blueline. |
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| Jordan Staal was knocked out of Tuesday's contest with bruised ribs, according to SportsTicker. He's considered to be doubtful to return to action tonight, and we'll have more information on his status as it comes in. |
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| The Red Wings activated Brian Rafalski from injured reserve on Tuesday, according to the AP. He has missed eight games due to a strained groin, but he'll be back in action for the Red Wings on Wednesday evening. |
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| Daniel Briere was unable to play Tuesday night due to a shoulder injury, according to the AP. "Right now, I don’t know how long it’s going to be," he said. "I’m hoping it’s short and I can get back in there and help the team again." Briere sprained his right shoulder during Sunday's game. Let's hope the 57-point scorer can play later this week. |
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| Henrik Tallinder exited Tuesday's game in the first period due to a shoulder injury, according to SportsTicker. Tallinder won't return tonight, but at least he picked up a helper before leaving. |
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| Rick DiPietro had hoped to rejoin the Islanders for Tuesday's game, but he's now aiming to hook up with the team on Wednesday, instead, according to the AP. DiPietro also missed Sunday's contest due to the death of his grandmother, but he should be back between the pipes for Thursday's contest. |
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| Sam Gagner, C, Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday 3/4, 3:57 PM CT |
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| Sam Gagner has been named NHL rookie of the month for February after scoring 13 points (3 goals and 10 assists) in 12 games, according to NHL.com.
Gagner, the youngest player in the NHL at 18 years old, should contine to be a solid source of points for the Oilers.
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| Peter Forsberg will make his first appearance of the season tonight, according to TSN.ca. The center signed on with the Avs last month and has been working his way back from a foot injury and into shape. "To be honest, it was killing me for the first couple of days (since joining Colorado last week), but today it felt better," Forsberg said. "I'm getting back to normal.. now it's just getting back in game shape." Forsberg is an immediate add in all leagues despite the fact that he'll probably be rusty. |
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| Paul Martin, D, New Jersey Devils | Tuesday 3/4, 1:59 PM CT |
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| Paul Martin didn't practice Monday and is expected to miss his second straight game tonight, according to the Bergen Record. Martin is suffering from a lower body injury. Keep him on your bench until further notice. |
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| Ryan Smyth, W, Colorado Avalanche | Tuesday 3/4, 1:54 PM CT |
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| Ryan Smyth has been diagnosed with a concussion and minor shoulder separation, according to the Denver Post. Smyth won't be allowed to exercise until the concussion symptoms. The Avs are only saying he's out indefinitely, but it seems possible that he won't play again this year. |
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| Martin Gelinas will require season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, according to the Nashville Tennessean. Gelinas suffered the injury on Feb. 21 but was hoping that, after the swelling went down, he could avoid surgery and play through the injury. Gelinas wasn't doing enough before the injury to warrant any attention in fantasy circles. |
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| An exam has revealed that Marek Svatos has a torn ACL in his left knee. He will require surgery and be sidelined for the rest of the season, according to the Denver Post. Svatos was the Avs leading goalscorer with 26 tallies, so obviously this is a big blow to them and his fantasy owners. |
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| X-rays revealed that Mike Ribeiro's elbow is just bruised. He is considered day-to-day. "It's just a bruised elbow with some tenderness," coach Dave Tippett said in the Dallas Morning News. "Put him on the day-to-day list. If the swelling goes down, he has a chance to play Wednesday [against Phoenix]." Dallas plays tomorrow night and then not again until Saturday. At most, Ribeiro figures to miss just one game. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson exited Monday's game in the third period after taking a hard cross check, according to the Ottawa Sun. He has an upper body injury and his status is expected to updated later today. We'll let you know when we get more details. |
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| Derian Hatcher could be back in the lineup Saturday against the Islanders, according to the Courier Post. He's been out three weeks with a knee injury. Derian isn't worth anything in fantasy anymore, so it doubtful anyone is clamoring to get him back on their roster. |
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| Joffrey Lupul could return to the lineup as early as Saturday, according to the Courier Post. Lupul has missed the last eight games with an ankle ailment. At the very least, we should see the forward back on the ice by next Tuesday in Toronto. |
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| Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup tonight after missing about six weeks with an ankle injury. Obviously you need to stick Sid back in your lineup right away. |
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| Doug Weight, C, New York Islanders | Tuesday 3/4, 9:15 AM CT |
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| Doug Weight, who returned to active duty after sitting out eight games with a shoulder injury, registered a helper in Monday's 3-1 win over Ottawa. Weight has 21 points in 55 games this year. |
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| Jean-Sebastien Giguere stopped 24 shots on Monday night as the Ducks beat the Senators 3-1. Giguere recorded his 30th victory on the season with Monday's win. |
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| Jeremy Roenick missed Monday night's win over the Canadiens with the flu. The Sharks center is considered day-to-day. |
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| Jonathan Cheechoo scored a goal and added two assists in the Sharks 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Cheechoo has 31 points on the season, twenty of those goals. |
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| Joe Thornton scored two goals and added two helpers as the San Jose Sharks recorded their sixth consecutive victory, a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Thornton now has 78 points on the season, 59 of those by way of assists. |
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