THU. APRIL 2
Must-start player: Trevor Zegras, F, PHI (vs. DET; 7 p.m. ET; FDSNDETX, NBCSP)
The Philadelphia Flyers forward has points in each of his past six games, totaling six points (one goal, five assists) over that span; it is tied for the longest active point streak in the NHL and tied for the second-longest point streak of Zegras' career. The 25-year-old, who has tied his NHL career high in goals (23 in 74 games) and reached the 60-point mark for the third time, is playing on the team's top line with forward Owen Tippett (27 goals; leads team) and first power play with forward Travis Konecny (65 points; leads team). Zegras, who is attainable in the open market for 300 coins and able to be trained as a center, is on pace for 66 points this season, which would surpass his career high (65 in 2022-23 with the Anaheim Ducks) and be the largest total by a Flyers player in his first season with the franchise since Daniel Brière (72 in 2007-08). Per NHL EDGE stats, Zegas ranks among the forward leaders in total skating distance (223.64 miles; 95th percentile) and midrange shots on goal (61; 90th percentile). The Flyers are an NHL-best 8-2-1 since March 11, with elite forward prospect Porter Martone joining the fold during his NHL debut on Tuesday. -- Troy Perlowitz
Read more: NHL EDGE: Martone's upside after NHL debut with Flyers
Under-the-radar player: Brock Boeser, F, VAN (at MIN; 8 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, SNP)
The Vancouver Canucks scored eight goals in their upset win against the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, and Boeser had four points (three goals, one assist) and four shots on goal in the game. Boeser has reached the 20-goal mark (21) for the seventh time of his NHL career and is finishing the season strong with 17 points (nine goals, eight assists), seven power-play points (including four power-play goals) and 35 shots on goal over his past 14 games dating back to March 4. Per NHL EDGE stats, Boeser is among the forward leaders in hardest shot (96.40 mph; 98th percentile) and midrange shots on goal (63; 90th percentile). Since March 12, the Minnesota Wild are 3-5-1 with 3.33 goals allowed per game. -- Pete Jensen
Team to watch: Washington Capitals (at NJD; 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+)
Among goalies who have played 30 games this season, Logan Thompson is tied for second in save percentage (.912), ranks fourth in goals-against average (2.46), is tied for eighth in wins (27-20-6) and ranks second in saves (1,333). Thompson has won each of his last three starts and has won four of his past five games against the New Jersey Devils, including a 2-1 win where he stopped 30 of 31 shots on Mar. 20. Per NHL EDGE stats, Thompson leads the NHL in 5-on-5 save percentage in close situations (.938; when the game is tied in the first or second period, or within one goal in the third period.), is tied for second in quality starts (32; number of starts with a save percentage greater than .900), is third in 5-on-5 save percentage (.925), fourth in midrange save percentage (.922) and ranks in the top 10 in high-danger saves (348; tied for fourth), midrange saves (377; sixth) and long-range saves (300; fourth). The Capitals are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games and are three points back of the final WC spot in the Eastern Conference. -- Chris Meaney
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