The fantasy hockey season is entering its final stretch with just 11 days remaining in head-to-head matchups. For those engaged in rotisserie-style leagues, it's crunch time as teams scramble for valuable points. Each matchup this week is crucial, with many teams playing multiple games over the course of four nights. Keep an eye on key players like John Gibson and Mason McTavish from Anaheim, as well as Boston's Morgan Geekie, who has been on fire recently.

In the coming week, teams like the Ducks, Flames, and Rangers have four games which could provide ample opportunities for fantasy points. The Penguins are hoping for a strong finish led by Sidney Crosby, who has been instrumental with 11 goals in his last 12 games. Meanwhile, injuries are starting to pile up for contenders like the Oilers, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both nursing ailments as they approach the playoffs.

Jiri Kulich's late goal clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Buffalo Sabres against the Nashville Predators. Kulich scored twice in the game, including the decisive goal with just over two minutes remaining. The Sabres initially led 2-0 before allowing three consecutive goals from the Predators. Jason Zucker and Ryan McLeod contributed to the scoreline for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves to secure the win. Nashville's Brady Skjei highlighted a losing effort with a goal and an assist as they faced their third consecutive defeat after a five-game winning streak.

Key moments included Zucker's goal that tied the game in the second period, along with significant assists from Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin, who moved into second place all-time for assists by a Sabres defenseman. The Sabres improved their record for games when scoring first, while the Predators matched their second-fewest wins through the first 50 games in franchise history. The night also saw Buffalo honor former enforcer Rob Ray, solidifying his legacy with an induction into the team’s hall of fame.

The Buffalo Sabres dominated the Boston Bruins with a 7-2 victory, highlighted by hat tricks from both Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka, marking a notable achievement for the team. This victory also saw Mason Lohrei and Brad Marchand score for the Bruins, with Jeremy Swayman saving 26 shots. Despite the loss, the Bruins have recently found some form after a rough patch, winning five of their last eight matches.

Thompson's hat trick was his seventh career hat trick, while it was a first for Peterka. The Sabres also had contributions from Zach Benson and solid goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who also made 26 saves.

The Vancouver Canucks are struggling to maintain leads, having blown another third-period advantage in a 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. This defeat marks the seventh time this season the Canucks have relinquished a lead in the final frame. Goalie Thatcher Demko, who made 23 saves, expressed the need for the team to improve their game management, stating that every player must step up to string together wins.

Head coach Rick Tocchet echoed Demko's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of consistency and executing key plays during crucial moments. Despite a strong second-period goal from Elias Pettersson, the Canucks failed to capitalize on their offensive opportunities as they pressed for the equalizer in the closing moments of the game.