NHL News
Pavel Mintyukov Set To Return On Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Sharks. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against L.A. due to food poisoning. However, Mintyukov was back in practice on Monday, which is a strong signal regarding his potential return. Mintyukov is a very talented blue-liner who can contribute at both ends of the ice. The 20-year-old has tallied two goals, six blocks, and three hits in four games this season with a plus-three rating. He has averaged 22:29 of ice time and should see plenty of action again on Tuesday night if he's back in the team.
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Ryan Strome Battling An Illness
Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing Monday's practice because of an illness. He's caught an illness bug at a bad time, as Strome has just gained some good momentum with a three-game point streak, which included goals in back-to-back games. The Ducks might need to get some reinforcements in from the minors, as Frank Vatrano (personal), one of Strome's partners on the third line, also missed Monday's practice and could be unavailable for Tuesday's game.
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Nick Seeler Penciled In For Season Debut On Tuesday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (knee) is poised to make his season debut on Tuesday against Washington. Philadelphia has activated Seeler from Injured Reserve ahead of the tilt. The 31-year-old has been unavailable for the first few games of the season due to a knee injury sustained during preseason. Seeler led the Flyers with 205 blocks in 71 games last season while delivering 132 hits. However, fantasy managers can't rely on him to produce offense, as Seeler only had 13 points (one goal, 12 assists). He will be linking up with Jamie Drysdale on the third defensive pairing, bumping Erik Johnson out of the lineup.
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Jordan Greenway Set To Return On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's matchup against Dallas. A lower-body injury sidelined him for the previous game against Chicago. Buffalo hasn't done too well at the start of the season, but Greenway can be happy with his work. The 27-year-old power forward has tallied four points (two goals, two assists) across six appearances with 11 shots and 19 hits. He will return to his usual third-line role on Tuesday, where he has averaged 16:32 of ice time this season.
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Victor Olofsson Out Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Victor Olofsson (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy. After scoring three goals in the first four games of the season, Olofsson has been forced to miss two contests with a lower-body injury, and his return isn't imminent. Pavel Dorofeyev has joined the first power-play unit in Olofsson's absence, which gives him added fantasy value. The Russian winger has already struck once with the man advantage and sits on two goals through six games with 10 shots.
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Vince Dunn Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. Dunn has missed one contest and will be absent for a few more, as he will be required to sit out either 24 days or 10 games. The earliest he can return is a matchup against Columbus on Nov. 12. Seattle has called up Cale Fleury for additional defensive depth. Josh Mahura practiced on the first defensive pairing with Adam Larsson on Monday. Brandon Montour has joined the first power-play unit, with Ryker Evans hopping on the second.
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William Nylander Notches Three Points In Monday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander starred in Monday's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay, scoring two goals and recording one assist. His second marker ended up as the game-winning goal in the contest. Nylander has hit top gear lately, registering three multi-point efforts across four games. All of his five goals and two assists for the season have come during that stretch. He's primed to do more damage on Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, who are giving up 3.60 goals per game. Last season, Nylander scored in all three of his appearances against Columbus, bagging seven points in total.
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Ryan Hartman Labeled As Day-To-Day
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (upper body) is considered day-to-day despite coming through a full practice on Monday. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against Columbus due to an upper-body injury. It looks like he might return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against Florida, but we won't know for certain until after the morning skate. Hartman has registered two goals with 12 shots in four appearances this season. He started the campaign on the third line but has also seen some top-six action due to Joel Eriksson Ek's absence. Eriksson Ek was back in the lineup at the weekend, which doesn't bode well for Hartman's fantasy value.
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Matthew Tkachuk On Track To Return On Tuesday
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (illness) is expected to be back in action on Tuesday against Minnesota. He has sat out five games with an illness but returned to practice late last week. "I'm gonna assume, based off what I saw in practice, that he plays tomorrow," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said following Monday's practice session. Tkachuk had assists in each of the first two games of the season before landing on the shelf. His return to the top line will push Evan Rodrigues down to the third line. However, Rodrigues could still make an impact as a member of the second power-play unit on Tuesday, as the Wild have killed off only 75 percent of their penalties.
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Alexis Lafreniere Considered Day-To-Day
New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere (upper body) is considered day-to-day. He could miss his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Montreal after picking up an upper-body injury. Lafreniere has feasted next to the red-hot Artemi Panarin this season, logging six points (three goals, three assists) in five games. Matt Rempe practiced in Lafreniere's spot on the second line on Monday. Rempe has a completely different profile as a player and can't be expected to have the same impact as Lafreniere. Jonny Brodzinski will be Lafreniere's likely replacement on the second power-play unit if he can't play on Tuesday.
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Macklin Celebrini To Miss At Least Two More Weeks
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) will be out for at least two more weeks. Celebrini enjoyed a multi-point debut on opening night against St. Louis on Oct. 10 but has been out since then, missing five contests. He's set to sit out seven more games until the team re-evaluates him in early November. Mikael Granlund will continue to fill first-line center duties until Celebrini is back. He has notched six assists in six games with 18 shots this season. Alex Wennberg is currently deployed at center on the second line, but he has yet to register any points, despite also seeing time on the first power-play unit.
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Anthony Duclair Out Long-Term
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (leg) faces an extended period on the sidelines. According to Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, Duclair is dealing with a long-term injury but is expected to return this season. The 29-year-old suffered a leg injury in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win against Montreal. Duclair has tallied two goals and three points in his first five appearances with the Islanders. Lamoriello expects to know a more specific timeline for his return on Tuesday. Simon Holmstrom took over from Duclair on the top line at the weekend and also practiced in the spot on Monday. Meanwhile, Brock Nelson is expected to replace Duclair on the first power-play unit.
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Cam Atkinson Expected To Jump Back Into Lightning Lineup
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Cam Atkinson is set to rejoin the action on Monday versus Toronto. The veteran winger was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against Ottawa. Overall, Atkinson has featured just twice for the Lightning so far, posting one assist with two shots. His role has been very limited, as Atkinson has averaged only 8:56 of ice time. This makes it difficult for him to have an impact in fantasy hockey. Atkinson is slated to skate with Conor Geekie and Nicholas Paul on the third line on Monday.
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Max Pacioretty Rejoins Maple Leafs Lineup Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty will slot back into the lineup on Monday against Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old veteran has sat out the past two games as a healthy scratch. Pacioretty landed in the press box following a quiet start to the season. He scored his first goal for the Maple Leafs in only his second game with the team, but this has remained his only point across three appearances. He has recorded the same number of shots and penalty minutes (4) while averaging 11:18 of ice time. Pacioretty will join John Tavares and Nicholas Robertson on the third line on Monday and skate with the second power-play unit. Ryan Reaves makes way in the lineup.
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Josh Morrissey Extends Season-Opening Point Streak With Two Assists
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey kept his season-opening point streak going with a pair of assists in Sunday's 6-3 triumph over Pittsburgh. He had both of his helpers in the third period when the Jets turned a 3-3 tie into a comfortable win. Morrissey made a big impact defensively as well, blocking a game-high five shots with one hit. He now boasts seven points (one goal, six assists) through five games, sitting tied for second on the defensemen scoring list. Morrissey faces St. Louis next on Tuesday night in a matchup where he has posted back-to-back two-assist games.
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William Eklund Returns With A Power-Play Goal
San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund scored a power-play goal in his return to the lineup on Sunday versus Colorado. He returned to work following a one-game absence with an upper-body injury. Eklund scored his first goal of the season late in the first period, but it ended up being the Sharks' lone marker as they couldn't hang with the Avalanche in a 4-1 loss. While working over four minutes on the power play, Eklund ended up logging 18:59 of ice time. It was a slow start to the campaign for the Swede, but he has now collected three points (one goal, two assists) in his past two appearances.
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Cale Makar Adds Three More Points To His Account
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar racked up one goal and two assists in Sunday's 4-1 victory over San Jose. Both of his helpers came in the first period, one in a power-play situation, and Makar completed the scoring with an empty-net goal. Makar tied a league record for the fewest games to 10 assists in a season by a defenseman. He's also tallied two goals while becoming the fifth active defenseman with a season-opening scoring streak of six-plus games. It's been a phenomenal start from Makar, although you can't say it's surprising, considering he put up 90 points last term while missing five games. 100 points could be a realistic target for the Avalanche star in 2024-25.
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Ross Colton Produces Another Two-Goal Effort
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton had a second consecutive multi-goal night on Sunday against San Jose, scoring the first two goals in a 4-1 win. He opened the scoring with a power-play marker. Colton is benefiting from skating on the top line and the first power play unit. He heads into the new week on a three-game goal streak. Having scored six times across the campaign, Colton is tied for the second-most goals in the league. He's also had one assist in six games with 22 shots on goal during a hot start. The 28-year-old will be out to set a new career high with a four-game goal streak when Colorado faces Seattle on Tuesday night.
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Ryan Strome Scores Lone Ducks Goal In Sunday's Defeat
Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome extended his point streak to three games with a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. The Ducks were almost shut out on home ice, as Strome tallied the team's only goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano picked up the assists. The trio makes up Anaheim's third line, but they showed their scoring potential on Sunday. Strome went scoreless in the first two games of the season before starting his streak, which includes two goals and one assist. With him in good form, more success could be on the horizon for the entire third line. Anaheim has a very favorable matchup next as the leaky Sharks visit the Honda Center on Tuesday.
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Alex Laferriere Logs Second Consecutive Game-Winner On Sunday
Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere popped up with a second consecutive game-winner in Sunday's 4-1 road victory against the Ducks. The two teams left scoring very little, and neither offense didn't get going until the third period. Laferriere potted an unassisted goal at the 8:59 mark in the frame. It's been a highly successful start to the season for Laferriere, as he sits tied for the team lead with four goals. In six outings, the 22-year-old has also registered one assist. Laferriere skated on the third line Sunday night but has also seen time on the first line, boosting his fantasy value.
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