With the season nearing its end, some teams have more to play for than others at this point. Below is a quick recap of where each team in action tonight stands and what fantasy impact that may have.

NYI, OTT, TB, TOR

These are the only four teams left that are neither eliminated from playoff contention nor have they clinched a playoff spot. There should be no concern about their players taking the night off absent injury concerns.

ANA, BOS, CBJ, EDM, PIT, SJ

These six teams all have home ice in the first round still on the line, so there also isn’t much concern about their players taking the night off.

CGY, CHI, MIN, NSH, STL

These five teams are either locked into home ice in the first round or guaranteed to be on the road in the first round. These are the five teams you should be most concerned about tonight from a fantasy perspective. Guys from these teams could get a night off to rest, and guys who play could end up seeing less ice time than they normally would. The #1 goalies from these teams are also more likely to see the night off than normal, so keep a watchful eye on goalie confirmations.

ARI, CAR, COL, DAL, FLA, LA, NJ, VAN, WPG

These teams have all been eliminated from the playoffs. Be less concerned about players from the teams in this group than the one above, but it’s still possible some guys could take the night off or see reduced minutes. That said, you probably shouldn’t sit guys you like from this group of teams unless there are reports they’ll sit or see reduced minutes. Another thing to watch from this group is who starts in net. Backup goalies have a higher chance of starting tonight, which could improve the matchup for the teams they’re facing.

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