WED. MARCH 4
Jensen's pick: Matthew Schaefer, D, NYI (at ANA; 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, MSGSN, KCOP-13, SNW, SNO, SNE)
The New York Islanders rookie has scored multiple goals in two of his past three games, giving him 20 goals this season; he leads all rookies in goals, is tied for second among NHL defensemen in goals behind Jakob Chychrun of the Washington Capitals (22), ranks second on the Islanders in goals behind forward Bo Horvat (25) and leads the team in power-play goals (seven; tied for second among NHL D-men behind Darren Raddysh's nine). Schaefer, who has already set the NHL record for most goals by an 18-year-old defenseman, is playing on the top pair and first power play with Horvat and Mathew Barzal (leads Islanders with 55 points in 60 games this season). Per NHL EDGE stats, Schaefer leads all defensemen in 20-plus mph speed bursts (214) this season, is tied with Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators for the most 22-plus mph bursts (30) at the position and ranks second among D-men in midrange goals (11) behind Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets (12).
Jensen's March 3 pick, Macklin Celebrini (SJS), scored 1 goal; current streak: 1
Jensen's longest streak of season: 3
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Meaney's pick: Timo Meier, F, NJD (vs. TOR; 7 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+, SN, TVAS)
The New Jersey Devils wing ranks second on the team in goals (16; behind frequent linemate Nico Hischier's 20) and leads them in shots on goal (196; 11th in entire NHL) this season. Since Jan. 1, Meier ranks fourth in the NHL in shots on goal (82 in 21 games), and, for the season at large, is averaging 3.5 shots on goal per game. The 29-year-old has an 8.2 percent shooting rate this season, his lowest mark since 2020-21 (7.7; with San Jose Sharks). Meier has scored two goals on 20 shots on goal in four games since playing for Switzerland in the 2026 Olympics; he had six points (three goals, three assists) and 21 shots on goal in five games for his country. Meier has scored 10 goals, four on the power play, in 26 home games this season (compared to six goals in 30 road games). Per NHL EDGE stats, Meier ranks highly among forwards in long-range shots on goal (25; 98th percentile), high-danger SOG (59; 94th percentile), midrange SOG (46; 86th percentile), high-danger goals (10; 85th percentile), hardest shot (90.99 mph; 89th percentile) and total skating distance (168.91 miles; 89th percentile). The Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing the most shots on goal per game (31.8), fifth-most goals per game (3.43) and most goals at 5-on-5 (152).
Meaney's March 3 pick, Tage Thompson (BUF), scored 1 goal; current streak: 1
Meaney's longest streak of season: 2
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Perlowitz's pick: Seth Jarvis, F, CAR (at VAN; 10 p.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 games since returning from Milan. Jarvis, one of the League's top penalty killers, is tied with Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers for the most shorthanded goals (eight) in the NHL since the start of last season. The 24-year-old, who also leads Carolina in shots on goal (165) this season, has great lineup placement alongside Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov at even strength, as well as Nikolaj Ehlers and Shayne Gostisbehere on the Hurricanes top power-play unit. 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. The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd out of 32 teams in points percentage (.358), goals allowed per game (3.70) and penalty kill percentage (70.6).
Perlowitz's March 3 pick, Brandon Hagel (TBL), did not score; current streak: 0
Perlowitz's longest streak of season: 4
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