Every day, NHL.com’s team of hockey pool experts provides an overview of the different rosters that will be playing each other and identifies some players who could stand out and find success.
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FORWARDERS
Alex BelzileMTL (vs FLA) – The Montreal Canadiens forward has collected at least one point in five of his last six games (three goals, three assists). Belzile has scored three of his four goals this season since the start of March, and the Canadiens have scored 10 in their last two meetings. It could be another offensive game against the Florida Panthers, who are allowing 3.36 goals per game on average this season (23rd in the NHL).
Video: NYR@MTL: Belzile gives back the lead to CH
Ridly Greig, OTT (vs COL) – The young forward was recalled by the Senators and will be making his second stint with the Senators this season. For the occasion, Greig will have the chance to play at the center of the second line along with Claude Giroux and Alex DeBrincat. The 20-year-old center had 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 35 AHL games this season and had four points, including three on the power play, in 11 games with the Senators between Jan. February 24. Ottawa hosts the Colorado Avalanche, who will play their second game in as many nights and their third in four days.
DEFENDER
Damon SeversonNJD (vs TBL) – The New Jersey Devils defenseman has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last six games. Severson is also leading the second wave of the power play with Tomas Tatar, Erik Haula, Ondrej Palat et Dawson Mercer. He could score a lot of goals in this duel, as the Devils (3.49) and Tampa Bay Lightning (3.46) rank fourth and sixth respectively in the NHL in goals scored per game.
GUARDIAN
Pheonix CopleyLAK (vs CBJ) – The Los Angeles Kings goalie is 3-0-1 in his last four games with a 2.41 goals-against average and .904 save percentage. Ironically, his best start during that streak was losing in overtime, when he allowed just one goal on 30 shots. The Kings are visited by the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have won only one of their last five meetings (1-3-1) and have the NHL’s worst record on opposing ice this season (8-18-5) .