Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) is expected to play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus reports. Nazar took a puck to the face on Saturday against St. Louis, forcing him to leave the game early. But he won't have to sit out any additional time. The 22-year-old has registered 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games during his sophomore season. He is expected to skate with Ryan Donato and Andre Burakovsky in Monday's game. Nazar will also remain part of Chicago's first power-play unit.

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) won't play on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. After missing five games, Hagel rejoined the lineup on Saturday against Boston, but he apparently still isn't fully healthy. The 27-year-old scored his 36th goal of the campaign in Saturday's 2-1 win. Additionally, he has produced 38 assists in 74 appearances. Gage Goncalves, who has notched assists in back-to-back games, will ride on the top line and the first power-play unit against Detroit, making him a very attractive fantasy target.

Dallas Stars forward Michael Bunting (lower body) and Radek Faksa (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dallas has been banged up all season but will get some help on the frontline for the final week of regular-season action. Bunting will be an interesting DFS play on Monday, as he is expected to join Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen on the first line. He is also set to fill a spot on the second power-play unit. Faksa will center the fourth line and is a valuable addition for the team's penalty kill.

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (lower body) won't be part of the lineup during the team's last three games of the 2025-26 campaign. He will end the season with 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) in 52 appearances. McCann had tough luck with injuries this year after missing just three games in the last three seasons combined. The 29-year-old will have the final season of a five-year, $25 million contract in 2026-27. On Monday, the Kraken will also remain without Shane Wright (upper body), but he could return during the final week after wearing a regular jersey during Monday's morning skate.