Not only did Buffalo enjoy its finest season since 2006-07, finally ending its 14-year exodus from the postseason, but it came within a single goal of going to the Eastern Conference Finals (also for the first time since 2006-07).

With two goals and two assists through the first two games, he’s just one point shy of matching his career playoff high already. Geekie has increased his Fantasy point total every season, topping 500 on Yahoo for the first time in 2025-26; after this season’s breakout, he’s now a top 70 skater for keeper leagues.

Fortunately, the Stars held on for a 5-4 home win in a critical match against Minnesota on Thursday to give themselves a four-point cushion over the Wild with three games to go. The first round series between these rivals is going to be fantastic!

This season, he’s already shattered his personal best in wins (25) and tied his career high in shutouts. Wedgewood ranks 10th in the NHL in goals saved above expected, and really, since shedding his label as a career backup, he’s exceeded expectations. Consider him a top six Fantasy option down the stretch.

Edmonton’s offense is vastly better this season (from 11th to second in goals for), but the defense has plummeted from 14th to 29th. That will desperately need to tighten up if the Oilers have any hope of reaching the Finals again this season, never mind finally winning it all.

Newhook has never been very good at faceoffs, but has gotten even worse the last couple of seasons, and that raises questions about his ability to stay at centre long-term, but for now let’s revel in his production, made all the more impressive by a reduction in PT over the last couple of seasons.

With a goal and two helpers on Saturday, Gostisbehere snapped a three-game drought, finishing February with five points in five games (and six points over the last eight) after potting five goals in just nine games in January. He already has more goals than he did all of last season, reaching double digits for the sixth time in his career.