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WED. MARCH 4
Player to watch for goal, multiple points and/or shots on goal: Seth Jarvis, F, CAR (at VAN; 10p.m. ET; TVAS, SNP, FDSNSO)
The Carolina Hurricanes forward leads them in goals (26), even-strength goals (19), third-period goals (11), game-winning goals (six), and empty-net goals (four) this season. Jarvis, who had an assist and six shots on goal in five games for Canada at the 2026 Olympics, has three points (one goal, two assists) and 10 shots on goal in three NHL games since returning. The 24-year-old, who also leads Carolina in shots on goal (165) this season, is playing on the top line with Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov and also on the first power play with Aho, Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers and Shayne Gostisbehere. Jarvis has had multiple shots on goal in eight straight games and at least four SOG in three of those eight games. Despite having 25 shots on goal in nine games against the Vancouver Canucks, they are one of two active opponents (excluding Hurricanes) Jarvis has yet to score a goal against (other: Minnesota Wild). Per NHL EDGE stats, Jarvis is tied for sixth in the entire NHL in offensive zone time percentage (47.9) and ranks in the 94th percentile or higher among forwards in max skating speed, 22-plus mph speed bursts, high-danger shots on goal, midrange shots on goal and midrange goals. -- Troy Perlowitz
Player to watch for assist, point and/or shots on goal: Jackson LaCombe, D, ANA (vs. NYI; 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, MSGSN, KCOP-13, SNW, SNO, SNE)
The Anaheim Ducks defenseman has a six-game assist streak (seven in span) and has had at least one assist in nine of his past 10 games (10 in span; five on power play). LaCombe has also combined for 12 shots on goal over his past three games. LaCombe ranks 12th among defensemen in assists (35) this season and is tied for second on the Ducks in power-play points (13) behind forward Leo Carlsson (14). Since Nov. 22, LaCombe has 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 39 games, the 10th-most points among NHL defensemen over that span. Per NHL EDGE stats, LaCombe ranks second among defensemen in high-danger shots on goal (18; behind Jakob Chychrun's 23) this season and also ranks highly at the position in high-danger goals (two; 87th percentile) and long-range shots on goal (57; 91st percentile). The New York Islanders, despite being 3-0-0 since the Olympics break, have allowed 10 goals over that span. -- Pete Jensen
Player to watch for goal, assist and/or multiple points: Pavel Buchnevich, F, STL (at SEA; 10 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+)
The St. Louis Blues forward has eight points (five goals, three assists) during a five-game point streak. He leads the Blues in assists (24), points (38) and power-points (13) and is tied for their most goals (14) this season. Five of Buchnevich's eight multipoint games this season have come since Jan. 1. He's playing center on the second line with Jordan Kyrou and first power play with Kyrou, Dalibor Dvorsky, Jake Neighbours and Justin Faulk. Per NHL EDGE stats, Buchnevich is among the forward leaders in total skating distance, long-range shots on goal and midrange goals. Buchnevich has had an assist in each of his two games against the Seattle Kraken this season. -- Perlowitz
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Others to watch for goal and/or shots on goal:
Timo Meier, F, NJD (vs. TOR)
Matthew Schaefer, D, NYI (at ANA)
William Nylander, F, TOR (at NJD)
Cutter Gauthier, F, ANA (vs. NYI)
Lucas Raymond, F, DET (vs. VGK)
Others to watch for point:
Nikolaj Ehlers, F, CAR (at VAN)
Taylor Hall, F, CAR (at VAN)
Dawson Mercer, F, NJD (vs. TOR)
Jimmy Snuggerud, F, STL (at SEA)
Others to watch for multiple points:
Jack Hughes, F, NJD (vs. TOR)
Sebastian Aho, F, CAR (at VAN)
Others to watch for assist:
Shayne Gostisbehere, D, CAR (at VAN)
Robert Thomas, F, STL (at SEA)
Alex DeBrincat, F, DET (vs. VGK)
Nico Hischier, F, NJD (vs. TOR)
Leo Carlsson, F, ANA (vs. NYI)
Others to watch for shots on goal:
Auston Matthews, F, TOR (at NJD)
Dougie Hamilton, D, NJD (vs. TOR)
Pavel Dorofeyev, F, VGK (at DET)
Andrei Svechnikov, F, CAR (at VAN)
Dylan Holloway, F, STL (at SEA)
Line combos/trios to consider:
CAR: Andrei Svechnikov -- Sebastian Aho -- Seth Jarvis
NJD: Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier
TOR: Auston Matthews -- William Nylander
DET: Alex DeBrincat -- Lucas Raymond
CAR: Taylor Hall -- Logan Stankoven -- Jackson Blake
ANA: Leo Carlsson -- Cutter Gauthier
STL: Robert Thomas -- Jimmy Snuggerud
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NOTES: The below players are candidates to watch, from front-runners to sleepers, for various 2026 NHL Awards. These lists are a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen, Chris Meaney and Troy Perlowitz.
Art Ross Trophy:
- Nathan MacKinnon, F, COL
- Connor McDavid, F, EDM
- Macklin Celebrini, F, SJS
- Nikita Kucherov, F, TBL
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy:
- Nathan MacKinnon, F, COL
- Connor McDavid, F, EDM
- Cole Caufield, F, MTL
- Matt Boldy, F, MIN
- Jason Robertson, F, DAL
Hart Trophy:
- Nathan MacKinnon, F, COL
- Connor McDavid, F, EDM
- Macklin Celebrini, F, SJS
Norris Trophy:
- Cale Makar, D, COL
- Zach Werenski, D, CBJ
- Lane Hutson, D, MTL
- Quinn Hughes, D, MIN
- Matthew Schaefer, D, NYI
Vezina Trophy:
- Ilya Sorokin, G, NYI
- Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, TBL
Jack Adams Award:
- Lindy Ruff, BUF
- Jared Bednar, COL
- Jon Cooper, TBL
Stanley Cup:
- Colorado Avalanche
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Dallas Stars
- Minnesota Wild
- Carolina Hurricanes
