THU. APRIL 16
Jensen’s pick: Quinton Byfield, F, LAK (at CGY; 9 p.m. ET; SN1, FDSNSC)
The Los Angeles Kings forward has been heating up down the stretch of the season; he has 15 points (10 goals, five assists) and 43 shots on goal in his past 15 games over the past month (since March 16), including four points (three goals, one assist) and 11 shots on goal over his past two games. Byfield, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, has tied his career high in goals (also had 23 last season) with one game remaining in the regular season and has already set a career high in shots on goal (178). Per NHL EDGE stats, Byfield ranks in the 98th percentile among forwards in both 20-plus mph speed bursts and total skating distance. He also ranks in the 80th percentile or higher at the position in max skating speed, high-danger goals, high-danger shots on goal, midrange goals, midrange shots on goal and long-range shots on goal. Byfield has three points (two goals, one assist) and seven shots on goal in three games against the Calgary Flames this season.
Jensen's April 15 pick, Macklin Celebrini (SJS), did not score; current streak: 0
Jensen's longest streak of season: 3
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Meaney's pick: Dylan Holloway, F, STL (at UTA; 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SNE)
The St. Louis Blues forward has 49 points (22 goals, 27 assists) in 58 games this season and leads them in points (32 in 24 games; tied for eighth in NHL), goals (14), assists (18), even-strength points (27; fourth) and shots on goal (81) since the 2026 Winter Olympics (Feb. 25). The 24-year-old has found chemistry on the first line and power play with Robert Thomas (28 points in past 21 games) and Jimmy Snuggerud (26 points in past 24 games). Holloway, who had three points (two goals, one assist) and five SOG in his most-recent game, has had at least one point in 17 of his past 21 games. Per NHL EDGE stats, Holloway ranks highly among forwards in hardest shot (93.05 mph; 92nd percentile), midrange goals (14; 97th percentile) and midrange SOG (82; 95th percentile).
Meaney's April 15 pick, Jack Eichel (VGK), did not score; current streak: 0
Meaney's longest streak of season: 4
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Perlowitz's pick: Steven Stamkos, F, NSH (vs. ANA; 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, Victory+, KCOP-13, SNO)
The Nashville Predators forward has nine goals, four on the power play, over his past 13 games to reach the 40-goal mark for the eight time in his career. While the first seven of those seasons came with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Stamkos is the fourth active player to score 40 or more goals with two different franchises (others: Alex DeBrincat, Jake Guentzel and Matthew Tkachuk). Stamkos is tied for third in the entire NHL in goals since Nov. 26, 2025 (36) while his 10 game-winning goals this season are second behind only Cole Caufield (12); the only Predators player with more game-winning goals in a single season is Filip Forsberg (11 in 2023-24). Stamkos has scored 24 of his 40 goals this season at home, and has 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 24 career games against the Anaheim Ducks. Per NHL EDGE stats, Stamkos ranks in the 91st percentile or higher among forwards in hardest shot, midrange shots on goal, high-danger goals, midrange goals and offensive zone time percentage.
Perlowitz's April 15 pick, William Nylander (TOR), scored 1 goal; current streak: 1
Perlowitz's longest streak of season: 4
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