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Mar 21, 2025, 07:30 AM ET
The 2024-25 NHL common season is every other week nearer to its finish on April 17, and groups proceed to solidify their playoff (or draft lottery) positioning.
The myth hockey playoffs additionally started this week in usual leagues. However do not be anxious if you are trailing; there may be nonetheless various time to show issues round on this two-week length.
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Along with the up to date chronic scores this week, Sean Allen (Japanese Convention) and Victoria Matiash (Western Convention) have known the most productive playoff pickups, nonetheless moderately to be had on your loose agent pool, to assist push your group to the finals.
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, newshounds and editors sends in a 1-32 ballot in line with the video games thru Wednesday, which generates our grasp record.
Notice: Earlier score for every group refers back to the earlier version, revealed March 14. Issues percentages are thru Thursday’s video games.
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Earlier score: 2
Issues share: 72.46%
Pierre-Luc Dubois, F (to be had in 41.4% of ESPN myth leagues): Most sensible-40 ahead worth from Dubois appeared like a protracted shot prior to the season, however the industry to Washington has revived his recreation. He is nonetheless to be had in some leagues, even if he ranks thirty ninth in myth issues amongst forwards since Dec. 1.
Subsequent seven days: vs. FLA (March 22), @ WPG (March 25), @ MIN (March 27)
Earlier score: 1
Issues share: 71.43%
Dylan Samberg, D (to be had in 92%): Main Winnipeg’s blue line in blocked photographs and photographs on internet those previous couple of weeks, Samberg is glowing as an under-the-radar myth performer. Partnered with new Jets defender Luke Schenn, the 26-year-old produced two aims and an lend a hand in a contemporary three-game stretch. He is price a whirl presently in deeper leagues.
Subsequent seven days: vs. BUF (March 23), vs. WSH (March 25)
Earlier score: 8
Issues share: 64.71%
Shayne Gostisbehere, D (to be had in 51.6%): Mark Jankowski’s 4 aims on 4 photographs are a a laugh tale, however for sustainable myth worth, Gostisbehere is the easier guess. He continues to log giant power-play mins, the place 22 of his 37 issues have come this season.
Subsequent seven days: @ LA (March 22), @ ANA (March 23), vs. NSH (March 25)
Earlier score: 3
Issues share: 66.18%
Casey DeSmith, G (to be had in 96.2%): After Thursday’s recreation with the Lightning, the Stars play six in a span of 10 days, then every other 4 in six during the first week of April. Jake Oettinger is sure to get some time without work, and DeSmith is a viable streaming choice when he is energetic. Since mid-January, DeSmith is 6-0 with a .931 save share and a pair of.01 goals-against moderate.
Subsequent seven days: vs. PHI (March 22), vs. MIN (March 24), @ EDM (March 26), @ CGY (March 27)
Earlier score: 5
Issues share: 64.71%
Pavel Dorofeyev, F (to be had in 59.4%): The ahead duo of Dorofeyev and Tomas Hertl has been buzzing alongside properly at even power and with the additional skater, contributing to the scoresheet extra video games than no longer. However simplest some of the two is unstated for in additional than part of ESPN myth leagues.
Subsequent seven days: vs. DET (March 22), vs. TB (March 23), @ MIN (March 25)
Earlier score: 4
Issues share: 63.04%
Mackie Samoskevich, F (to be had in 91.6%): Brad Marchand may go back within the ultimate weeks, however till then, Samoskevich is firmly entrenched close to the end of the Panthers’ intensity chart. Since February, he ranks 6th for myth issues according to minute amongst avid gamers with no less than 100 mins of ice time … simply in the back of Auston Matthews and forward of Leon Draisaitl.
Subsequent seven days: @ WSH (March 22), vs. PIT (March 23)
Earlier score: 11
Issues share: 62.14%
Scott Wedgewood, G (to be had in 95.3%): In spelling Mackenzie Blackwood extra steadily at the present time, Colorado’s different netminder is posting widespread victories. Make that 4 directly in a contemporary run, together with a shutout opposed to the Blackhawks. As a goalie streaming choice, Wedgewood is an interesting selection this myth postseason.
Subsequent seven days: @ MTL (March 22), vs. DET (March 25), vs. LA (March 27)
Earlier score: 6
Issues share: 63.04%
Matthew Knies, F (to be had in 35.9%): This breaks the guideline of recommending broadly to be had avid gamers slightly bit, however it is well worth the indulgence. First, there in reality is not every other position to appear at the Leafs’ roster for a in all probability to be had myth contributor. Secondly, Knies has such a lot possible, he will have to be universally rostered. Within the 51 video games this season by which each Knies and Auston Matthews performed, Knies has 1.98 myth issues according to recreation.
Subsequent seven days: @ NSH (March 22), vs. PHI (March 25), @ SJ (March 27)
Earlier score: 9
Issues share: 61.59%
Calvin Pickard, G (to be had in 96.7%): All instructed, Pickard has been the easier netminder for the Oilers just lately. If the Oilers get every other dud or two from Stuart Skinner within the coming days, Edmonton’s backup goes to be busier. Coming off two stingy showings, he might be price a myth swing for managers with goalie problems.
Subsequent seven days: vs. SEA (March 22), vs. DAL (March 26), @ SEA (March 27)
Earlier score: 7
Issues share: 62.50%
Oliver Bjorkstrand, F (to be had in 59.3%): The pendulum has swung towards Yanni Gourde for top-six mins, however Bjorkstrand stays a fixture at the potent Lightning chronic play. That position gives extra consistency for the overall month, even though Gourde on a scoring line could also be price tracking.
Subsequent seven days: @ UTA (March 22), @ VGK (March 23), vs. PIT (March 25), vs. UTA (March 27)
Earlier score: 12
Issues share: 61.94%
Quinton Byfield, F (to be had in 52.4%): In hindsight, obtaining Byfield prior to he scored in six consecutive video games would were extra useful, however higher overdue than by no means. Logging heavy mins, the 22-year-old has a couple of extra in him because the Kings fight for playoff positioning within the Pacific.
Subsequent seven days: vs. CAR (March 22), vs. BOS (March 23), vs. NYR (March 25), @ COL (March 27)
Earlier score: 10
Issues share: 60.15%
Ryan Hartman, F (to be had in 77.3%): Hartman is moderately strolling the debate since pledging to be higher post-suspension by way of pitching in 3 aims and 3 assists in 8 video games. He is now a candidate to sub in at the peak line after Marco Rossi sustained a lower-body harm Wednesday.
Subsequent seven days: vs. BUF (March 22), @ DAL (March 24), vs. VGK (March 25), vs. WSH (March 27)
Earlier score: 13
Issues share: 57.14%
Luke Hughes, D (to be had in 56.3%): There are in fact two harm openings on the peak of the Devils’ intensity chart, at ahead and at the blue line. Up entrance, Timo Meier by no means left maximum myth rosters this season, so he is not in reality an choice in maximum leagues. Hughes, alternatively, has various availability taking up for the injured Dougie Hamilton.
Subsequent seven days: vs. OTT (March 22), vs. VAN (March 24), @ CHI (March 26)
Earlier score: 17
Issues share: 56.62%
Dylan Cozens, F (to be had in 41%): Cozens is flourishing in Ottawa, getting key ice time and enjoying with an edge. He averaged 2.8 hits according to 20 mins with the Sabres however has doubled that to five.6 in six video games with the Sens. With hits, issues, and power-play get right of entry to, there is a lot to like about Cozens after his exchange of surroundings.
Subsequent seven days: @ NJ (March 22), @ BUF (March 25), @ DET (March 27)
Earlier score: 21
Issues share: 55.00%
Jake Neighbours, F (to be had in 83.9%): The younger winger is scorching on a line with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. Collecting 3 aims and 4 assists in 5 video games, Neighbours will have to be accounted for in a lot more than 16.1% of ESPN myth leagues.
Subsequent seven days: vs. CHI (March 22), vs. NSH (March 23), vs. MTL (March 25), @ NSH (March 27)
Earlier score: 19
Issues share: 55.07%
Kevin Lankinen, G (to be had in 39.8%): Even supposing Thatcher Demko is travelling with the group, a shot at a playoff spot will in large part relaxation at the again in their present No. 1. Thankfully for Lankinen & Co., having Quinn Hughes again within the lineup — and higher play from Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser — will increase Vancouver’s probabilities.
Subsequent seven days: @ NYR (March 22), @ NJ (March 24), @ NYI (March 26)
Earlier score: 20
Issues share: 54.41%
Patrik Laine, F (to be had in 35%): Laine’s myth worth fluctuates with how steadily his power-play one-timers to find wire. In recent times, they have got been hitting extra incessantly, making him an intriguing choice because the Habs chase a wild-card spot. That stated, he must shoot extra, as every other try or two according to recreation would move far.
Subsequent seven days: vs. COL (March 22), @ STL (March 25), @ PHI (March 27)
Earlier score: 15
Issues share: 55.15%
Dan Vladar, G (to be had in 98%): Actually, the few really precious myth performers in Calgary — and there don’t seem to be many — are overwhelmingly rostered in ESPN leagues. So spare a concept for the Flames’ backup, who has risen to the instance steadily sufficient to benefit attention as a streaming choice when he is tapped to begin.
Subsequent seven days: @ NYI (March 22), vs. SEA (March 25), vs. DAL (March 27)
Earlier score: 22
Issues share: 52.90%
Nick Schmaltz, F (to be had in 68.5%): No query, there are jazzier myth choices on Utah’s ahead roster, akin to Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther, and Logan Cooley. But if Keller’s veteran linemate is in one in every of his productive grooves — as Schmaltz is at this time — myth managers perfect take merit.
Subsequent seven days: vs. TB (March 22), vs. DET (March 24), @ TB (March 27)
Earlier score: 16
Issues share: 51.43%
Will Cuylle, F (to be had in 67%): For the reason that 4 International locations Face-Off ruin, Cuylle has locked down a top-six position with the Rangers. Most effective 16 forwards have recorded no less than 40 hits in that span, and simplest 3 — Dylan Cozens, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Cuylle — have additionally tallied 9 or extra issues. Cuylle is an extraordinary mixture of physicality and manufacturing.
Subsequent seven days: vs. VAN (March 22), @ LA (March 25)
Earlier score: 23
Issues share: 52.94%
Kyle Palmieri, F (to be had in 51.2%): Most effective 13 forwards have extra aims than Palmieri for the reason that get started of February. Palmieri continues to be using with Bo Horvat at the peak line and gear play. With Mathew Barzal questionable to go back prior to the top of the common season, there may be just one line on Lengthy Island to mine for myth issues.
Subsequent seven days: vs. CGY (March 22), vs. CBJ (March 24), vs. VAN (March 26)
Earlier score: 14
Issues share: 52.21%
Adam Fantilli, F (to be had in 57.3%): Even if Sean Monahan returns, it is laborious to look Fantilli giving up his top-line position. Since Monahan’s harm, Fantilli ranks thirty seventh amongst all forwards in myth issues and 54th in general ice time. Now not dangerous for a second-year participant.
Subsequent seven days: @ PIT (March 21), @ NYI (March 24)
Earlier score: 18
Issues share: 51.47%
Patrick Kane, F (to be had in 32.5%): Kane is probably not broadly to be had, however he is the most productive myth select from the Pink Wings it’s possible you’ll nonetheless to find at the twine, so no less than double take a look at. His five-point outburst remaining week highlights that he nonetheless has game-breaking possible.
Subsequent seven days: @ VGK (March 22), @ UTA (March 24), @ COL (March 25), vs. OTT (March 27)
Earlier score: 24
Issues share: 49.29%
Mason Lohrei, D (to be had in 89%): For the reason that industry time limit sell-off, the Bruins’ myth inventory has dipped for everybody no longer named David Pastrnak. However if you are searching for an upside play, Lohrei ranks 9th in general power-play time amongst defensemen for the reason that 4 International locations ruin as he fills in for Charlie McAvoy.
Subsequent seven days: @ SJ (March 22), @ LA (March 23), @ ANA (March 26)
Earlier score: 26
Issues share: 49.28%
Leo Carlsson, F (to be had 64.1%): Carlsson is averaging 2.1 FPPG in ESPN usual leagues for the reason that 4 International locations ruin, greater than some other Anaheim ahead. The 20-year-old additionally leads his membership with seven aims in that reach.
Subsequent seven days: vs. CAR (March 23), vs. BOS (March 26)
Earlier score: 27
Issues share: 47.14%
Tristan Jarry, G (to be had in 87.2%): Higher overdue than by no means, proper? Jarry is creating a push for some back-from-the-dead myth worth on the shut of the season. Did a while within the AHL get his recreation again in the correct position? It certain seems find it irresistible. Sooner than a loss Tuesday, he peeled off 4 consecutive victories, and earned sure myth issues in all 5 video games. Simply know that it is a high-risk scenario.
Subsequent seven days: vs. CBJ (March 21), @ FLA (March 23), @ TB (March 25), @ BUF (March 27)
Earlier score: 28
Issues share: 46.43%
Jordan Eberle, F (to be had in 89.0%): On a scoring line with Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen, the veteran is endeavoring to take advantage of what is left, after sitting out 40 video games as a result of a pelvic harm. The 2 aims and 6 assists in Eberle’s most up-to-date six video games — 2.2 FPPG — suggests he is on track.
Subsequent seven days: @ EDM (March 22), @ CGY (March 25), vs. EDM (March 27)
Earlier score: 25
Issues share: 45.71%
Matvei Michkov, F (to be had in 49.5%): The Flyers be offering restricted myth assist, without a forwards a number of the peak 100 myth level earners for the reason that 4 International locations ruin. Michkov inspired early on a line with Owen Tippett and Sean Couturier, however the trio was once damaged up after suffering defensively. Nonetheless, Michkov stays some of the few avid gamers with the prospective to get scorching.
Subsequent seven days: @ DAL (March 22), @ CHI (March 23), @ TOR (March 25), vs. MTL (March 27)
Earlier score: 29
Issues share: 44.78%
Josh Norris, F (to be had in 48.8%): New uniform, similar tale. When wholesome, Norris is loaded with myth possible due to his deployment and linemates. That is still true in Buffalo, the place he is set to skate along Tage Thompson as soon as he returns from every other stint at the sideline.
Subsequent seven days: @ MIN (March 22), @ WPG (March 23), vs. OTT (March 25), vs. PIT (March 27)
Earlier score: 30
Issues share: 42.65%
Brady Skjei, D (to be had in 47.5%): Anchoring the end chronic play rather than Roman Josi whilst logging heavy mins at the peak pair, Skjei is posting issues and firing on internet with regularity. Toss in a couple of blocked photographs and handful of hits, and myth managers have themselves a cast blue-line performer to wrap up 2024-25.
Subsequent seven days: vs. TOR (March 22), @ STL (March 23), @ CAR (March 25), s. STL (March 27)
Earlier score: 31
Issues share: 35.51%
Ryan Donato, F (to be had in 71.1%): On a squad no longer precisely bursting with flashy myth ability, Donato sports activities worth in deeper leagues down the playoff stretch. Failing to give a contribution to the scoresheet simplest thrice, the top-six and No. 1 power-play ahead is averaging 2.0 FPPG in usual leagues for the reason that 4 International locations ruin.
Subsequent seven days: @ STL (March 22), vs. PHI (March 23), vs. NJ (March 26)
Earlier score: 32
Issues share: 32.61%
Will Smith, F (to be had in 91.8%): The Sharks’ most efficient ahead nowadays no longer named Macklin Celebrini, Smith is averaging just about 18 mins of ice time break up between his top-six position and notice at the No. 1 chronic play. The rookie could also be taking pictures on internet incessantly.
Subsequent seven days: vs. BOS (March 22), vs. TOR (March 27)
