Robert Thomas
C STL
Thu 4/2/26 3:24 AM

Thomas scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas got credit for the Blues' lone goal, which came off a Philip Broberg shot that deflected in off Thomas' skate. This ended a six-game goal drought for Thomas, though he still had five assists in that span. He's up to 17 goals, 50 points, 87 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 56 appearances. The 26-year-old continues to be a steady presence on the Blues' top line.

Jordan Binnington
G STL
Thu 4/2/26 3:22 AM

Binnington stopped 24 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Binnington did his part, but the Blues' offense didn't give him enough support. The 32-year-old has gone 4-1-1 with just 10 goals allowed over his last six outings, a remarkable turnaround compared to how he started the season. The early damage is still obvious in his year-long stats, which have him at a 12-19-7 record with a 3.29 GAA and an .874 save percentage over 39 appearances. Binnington and Joel Hofer are currently sharing the workload between the pipes, and it'll likely be Hofer in goal for Friday's game in Anaheim.

Trevor Moore
W LA
Thu 4/2/26 3:20 AM

Moore scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Moore came up clutch in a big moment, scoring 1:56 into overtime to secure the win for the Kings. The 31-year-old is heating up again with four points and 15 shots on net over his last four contests. He's up to a total of 11 goals, 25 points, 138 shots on net, 53 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 61 appearances this season while seeing steady middle-six minutes.

Adrian Kempe
RW LA
Thu 4/2/26 3:18 AM

Kempe scored a power-play goal on five shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Kempe opened the scoring late in the second period. He has two goals and two assists during a three-game point streak, but that tally was his first on the power play since Jan. 29 versus the Sabres. The 29-year-old winger has remained fairly consistent at even strength while filling a top-line role. Kempe has 28 goals, 63 points, 198 shots on net, 119 hits, 56 PIM, 37 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 73 appearances. He may miss the 70-point mark for the first time in three years, but he's still within striking distance of his fourth 30-goal campaign.

Anton Forsberg
G LA
Thu 4/2/26 3:16 AM

Forsberg stopped 23 of 24 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
The Kings turned to Forsberg in the first half of a back-to-back, and he delivered a strong outing to get a critical win. This was the first time he allowed fewer than three goals in a start since Feb. 28 versus the Flames, which explains why Darcy Kuemper has seen the bulk of the work since the start of March. Forsberg improved to 12-11-5 with a 2.74 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 31 contests this season. Kuemper will be between the pipes Thursday versus the Predators in another pivotal matchup, and if he struggles, it could open the door for Forsberg to see more time over the last two weeks of the season.

DTDValeri Nichushkin
W COL
Thu 4/2/26 3:13 AM

Nichushkin registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Nichushkin has a goal and six helpers over his last seven contests. The 31-year-old winger continues to contribute in a top-six role, though he had just 13:01 of ice time Tuesday despite the Avalanche needing to push for offense. He's up to 45 points, 147 shots on net, 53 hits, 24 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 65 appearances this season.

Devon Toews
D COL
Thu 4/2/26 3:12 AM

Toews notched two assists and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Toews set up goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Malinski in this contest. The 32-year-old Toews could get a little more room to shine on offense while Cale Makar (upper body) is out of action. With four helpers over his last six games, Toews is already building momentum. He's at 21 points, 102 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-35 rating over 61 appearances this season. He's likely to finish below the 30-point mark for the first time in his six years with the Avalanche.

Parker Kelly
LW COL
Thu 4/2/26 3:09 AM

Kelly scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Kelly has surged late in the season with four goals and three assists during a five-game point streak. That has the 26-year-old knocking on the door of a 20-goal campaign -- he's at 19 tallies to go with 14 helpers, 93 shots on net, 169 hits, 52 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 74 appearances. Kelly's reliable all-around play and depth scoring have made him an intriguing option for deeper fantasy formats this year.

Gabriel Landeskog
LW COL
Thu 4/2/26 3:06 AM

Landeskog scored a goal, added four PIM and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Landeskog has scored in consecutive games and has four points over six outings since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old is doing well in a middle-six role and continues to be a key supporting part of the Avalanche's offense. He's at 12 goals, 21 helpers, 116 shots on net, 74 hits, 41 PIM, 30 blocked shots and a plus-28 rating over 53 appearances this season.

Nathan MacKinnon
C COL
Thu 4/2/26 3:05 AM

MacKinnon scored a goal on seven shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
MacKinnon has five goals and two assists over his last five outings. His tally Wednesday was his league-leading 50th of the season -- that's a milestone he's now reached in two of the last three years. He's up to 121 points, 325 shots on net, 60 hits, 34 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a plus-55 rating over 73 appearances this season. MacKinnon seems likely to surpass his career high of 51 goals from 2023-24, but he probably doesn't have enough time to top his 140-point output from that campaign.