Filip Gustavsson G MIN Fri 4/3/26 8:52 AM
Filip Gustavsson
G MIN
Gustavsson stopped 31 of 33 shots on net in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
After allowing two goals across a 42-second span in the first period, Gustavsson found his groove in the final two periods to help the Wild punch their ticket to the postseason. With Thursday's win, he's up to a 27-13-6 record, a 2.56 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 47 appearances this season. The 27-year-old netminder has posted similar numbers to his season stats from a year ago. He should see a few more starts in the regular season, giving him a chance to reach the 30-win mark for the second time in his six-year NHL career. Gustavsson remains a good option between the pipes for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.
Nikita Tolopilo G VAN Fri 4/3/26 8:47 AM
Nikita Tolopilo
G VAN
Tolopilo turned aside 34 of 38 shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Tolopilo was fighting an uphill battle Thursday, as he did well to dispel 34 shots against Minnesota's high-powered offense. With Thursday's loss, the 25-year-old netminder now holds a 5-8-2 record, a 3.57 GAA and an .887 save percentage across 17 outings this season. He's unlikely to take more than a handful of starts away from Kevin Lankinen down the stretch of the regular season, limiting Tolopilo's fantasy value for the remainder of the campaign. On the bright side, he has made more than 30 saves in six of his appearances this season, which is a strong building point for the young netminder following the end of his rookie season.
Scott Laughton C LA Fri 4/3/26 4:08 AM
Scott Laughton
C LA
Laughton scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
The second-period tally was Laughton's second goal in his last four games. The 31-year-old center continues to look steady in a third-line role with his new team. He's up to 12 goals, 18 points, 82 shots on net, 112 hits, 37 blocked shots and 27 PIM through 57 appearances between the Kings and the Maple Leafs. Laughton has some appeal in deeper fantasy formats, as he's seeing playing time in all situations.
Joel Armia W LA Fri 4/3/26 4:06 AM
Joel Armia
W LA
Armia scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Armia hadn't scored since Jan. 16 versus the Ducks. The 32-year-old winger is still playing in a third-line role for the Kings, but he's not a consistent scorer from that spot. He's now at 11 goals, 23 points, 80 shots on net, 69 hits, 33 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 60 appearances this season.
Adrian Kempe RW LA Fri 4/3/26 4:04 AM
Adrian Kempe
RW LA
Kempe scored twice on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Kempe has four goals and two assists over his last four games. The 29-year-old reached the 30-goal mark with his performance Thursday, a threshold he's achieved in four of the last five campaigns. Kempe is up to 65 points, 202 shots on net, 121 hits, 56 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 74 appearances in a top-line role. He continues to be one of the steadiest wingers in the NHL while offering plenty of multi-category upside.
Darcy Kuemper G LA Fri 4/3/26 4:02 AM
Darcy Kuemper
G LA
Kuemper stopped 30 of 34 shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Kuemper gave up the first three goals of the game, but he stayed in and steadied things from there. The Kings rewarded him with a comeback to force overtime, and Kuemper kept rolling until Luke Evangelista's tally in the eighth round of the shootout. That's a tough loss for the Kings to take, especially against a team right in the thick of the playoff race alongside them. Kuemper has gone 1-1-3 over his last five outings, and he's now at an 18-14-14 record with a 2.69 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 48 appearances. Kuemper should get the opportunity to regain confidence if he gets the start Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, who were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss to the Sharks on Thursday.
Zachary L'Heureux W NSH Fri 4/3/26 3:58 AM
Zachary L'Heureux
W NSH
L'Heureux scored a goal on two shots, added four hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
L'Heureux saw a season-high 16:55 of ice time in a top-line twirl. The 22-year-old has mostly played in the bottom six this season, but he's worth keeping an eye on as long as he's skating with Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos. L'Heureux is up to three goals, 22 shots on net, 50 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-3 rating across 18 NHL appearances this year.
Steven Stamkos C/LW NSH Fri 4/3/26 3:56 AM
Steven Stamkos
C/LW NSH
Stamkos scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Stamkos bounced back from missing the scoresheet in the previous two games. The 36-year-old had the Predators' fourth goal of this contest, giving him six tallies and two assists over his last eight outings. For the season, Stamkos has enjoyed a bounce-back campaign with 37 goals, 59 points, 182 shots on net, 84 hits, 52 PIM, 31 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 75 appearances.
Jonathan Marchessault RW NSH Fri 4/3/26 3:54 AM
Jonathan Marchessault
RW NSH
Marchessault scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Marchessault set up Filip Forsberg in the first minute of the game and added a goal of his own early in the second period. It had been a month since Marchessault scored, though he picked up 10 assists over 14 outings between goals. The veteran winger is at 12 goals, 30 points, 123 shots on net, 68 hits and a minus-16 rating over 56 appearances in a middle-six role this season.
Filip Forsberg LW NSH Fri 4/3/26 3:49 AM
Filip Forsberg
LW NSH
Forsberg scored a goal in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The Predators had a goal overturned early in the first period, but Forsberg made up for it by scoring 52 seconds into the game. The 31-year-old winger has earned seven goals and eight assists over his last nine outings, providing elite offense to keep the Predators in the playoff race. For the season, Forsberg has 35 goals, 68 points, 229 shots on net, 119 hits and a minus-2 rating over 75 appearances.