ESPN's fantasy hockey analysts Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash have unveiled their updated NHL Power Rankings, pinpointing key players to bolster fantasy rosters ahead of the March 14 playoff kick-off. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Valeri Nichushkin (1.5 FPPG, 70.9% available) emerges as a top target, capitalizing on minutes from Lehkonen and Landeskog's absence. Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque (1.1 FPPG, 94.0% available) is another standout, skating top-line minutes while Mikko Rantanen recovers.

Frederik Andersen's (1.77 FPPG, 76.5% available) steady goaltending on a winning team offers fantasy upside, while Mats Zuccarello (1.8 FPPG, 60.5% available) quietly delivers for Minnesota.