With a packed NHL schedule, only the Avalanche and Bruins are idle until the weekend. Some contenders have favorable matchups, while others are facing tougher opponents. Many players and teams relish the spoiler role, continuing to excel despite being out of playoff contention. Brayden Schenn, Semyon Varlamov, Kyle Palmieri, Philipp Grubauer, and Tyler Bertuzzi are players to watch. Meanwhile, the Devils and Flyers are struggling, while Dustin Wolf, Calvin Pickard, and Kevin Lankinen are potential streaming options.