NHL News
Dylan Larkin Scores Twice On Saturday
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin found the back of the net twice in their victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Detroit captain tied the game on a power-play goal in the second frame. Later in the third, the Michigan native would break the stalemate by scoring his second goal of the evening, once again on the man advantage. Through his first 11 games this season, Larkin has tallied eight points, seven of which were goals. In addition, he sits with a minus-three rating with 30 shots on goal, six hits, and four blocked shots. Fantasy managers should continue to rely on Larkin as a safe bet for offensive output, as he should continue to play on the top line alongside Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane.
Nov 3
Cam Talbot Stops 31 Shots In Saturday's Victory
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot enjoyed a nice bounce-back outing on Saturday evening in his victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran netminder turned aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced. This was a nice outing for Talbot as he has surrendered at least three goals in each of his past three starts. His lone blemish of the evening came off a shorthanded goal courtesy of Alex Tuch in the opening frame. Talbot has now posted a 2.73 GAA with a .923 SV% through six games this season. With Alex Lyon allowing ten goals in his past two outings, fantasy managers should expect Talbot to see the slight majority of starts for the time being.
Nov 3
Cale Makar Tallies Goal, Assist On Saturday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored and tallied an assist in their loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday evening. The star defenseman has now tallied at least one point through each of his first 12 games of the season. Makar scored his fifth goal of the campaign on the power-play off a wrist shot from the point. He then tallied a helper on Nathan MacKinnon's goal in the third frame. The 26-year-old has tallied 21 points through the first month of the season, with 10 of them coming on the man advantage. Fantasy managers should continue to lock Makar into their lineup every week, and he remains matchup-proof in DFS, given his elite offensive upside.
Nov 3
Anton Forsberg Records Shutout Victory On Saturday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg recorded a 22-save shutout over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. This was Forsberg's second shutout victory of the season, and he now sits with a 3-2 record with a .910 SV% and a 2.65 GAA. Despite shutting the door twice, in his other appearances, he has allowed at least three goals in each of his other games, with a high of four goals in two. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Linus Ullmark to see the majority of starts going forward, but Forsberg could continue to earn a solid share of starts if he can find some more consistency. The 31-year-old netminder remains a low-end streaming option in a favorable matchup.
Nov 3
Philip Broberg Leaves Saturday Early With Lower-Body Injury
St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (lower body) left Saturday's game early. Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that head coach Drew Bannister did not have an update regarding the 23-year-old defenseman during the postgame interview. Broberg has enjoyed a fantastic start to his time in St. Louis, scoring nine points through his first 12 games. In addition, he holds a +6 rating with 11 shots on goal, 10 hits, and 12 blocks. For now, fantasy managers should expect Pierre-Oliver Joseph or Matt Kessel to move up to the second pairing to cover from Broberg and for Scott Perunovich to re-enter the starting lineup.
Nov 3
Sidney Crosby Nets Two More Goals In Saturday's Victory
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored two more goals in Saturday's victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old has now found the back of the net twice in each of his past two games. His first goal came off a snapshot from the slot in the opening frame. His second tally of the evening came on the man advantage in the second period on a wrist shot. Since scoring only six points (one goal, five assists) through his first ten games of the season, Crosby has now tallied seven points in his past three. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Crosby to maintain his point-per-game pace while seeing top minutes in the Pittsburgh lineup.
Nov 3
Adam Pelech To Miss At Least Four Weeks
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (jaw) will sit out 4-6 weeks of action after getting hurt in Friday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo. Pelech reportedly injured his jaw when he took a puck to the face. The 30-year-old has averaged over 20 minutes of ice time per game this season, contributing four assists in 11 games while registering 23 shots, 12 blocks, and 17 hits. With Mike Reilly (upper body) and Alexander Romanov (upper body) also battling injuries, the Islanders could be forced to make multiple changes in defense for Sunday's clash with the Rangers. Samuel Bolduc and Grant Hutton have been summoned from the minors to shore up defensive depth.
Nov 2
Mathew Barzal Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The Islanders star was injured in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus. Barzal has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. With Barzal out, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the first line on Friday versus Buffalo. The trio remained intact for Saturday's practice and will likely see more time together in Sunday's Battle of New York against the Rangers.
Nov 2
Tyler Seguin Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is considered day-to-day. After scoring and logging 16:46 of ice time in Friday's 6-4 loss to Florida, Seguin sat out Saturday's rematch between the teams in Finland. It's the second time Seguin has landed on the shelf this season with a lower-body injury. He missed three games the first time he was out. When he's been in the lineup, the veteran has been productive, logging five goals and nine points in seven appearances. Mavrik Bourque moved up in the lineup during Seguin's absence on Saturday. After scoring his first career goal on Friday, Bourque couldn't make a mark in Saturday's game.
Nov 2
Ilya Samsonov Out On Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) will not dress against Utah on Saturday. The Russian netminder is dealing with an unspecified injury. Samsonov has enjoyed a good start with Vegas, going 3-1-1. He has allowed 2.95 goals while registering a .906 save percentage. The Golden Knights have called up Akira Schmid from the minors to work as Adin Hill's backup on Saturday. Hill sits on a 4-2-0 record but has gone undefeated at home. In his last start, Hill shut out the Flames, and he has recorded a 2.75 goals-against average with a .899 save percentage in home games.
Nov 2
Mark Stone Good To Go Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (personal) will play against Utah on Saturday. Personal reasons kept Stone away from Friday's practice, but he returned to the ice Saturday morning and will be ready to carry on his prolific form against the NHL's newest franchise. Stone is currently tied for the third-most points in the league with 19. He has hit five goals while delivering 14 assists in 11 games. The veteran star already boasts six multi-point efforts for the year and has been kept off the score sheet only on one occasion. In Utah, Stone and the Golden Knights take on a team that allows 3.45 goals per game.
Nov 2
Mark Jankowski Back For Predators On Saturday
Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski (upper body) will be back in the lineup for Saturday's battle with Colorado. He was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Edmonton. Jankowski has a limited role with the Predators and shouldn't be expected to make an impact in fantasy hockey. Through nine outings this season, he has recorded one assist, 10 shots, two blocks, and four hits while logging 12:43 of ice time per game. Jankowski's return will result in Michael McCarron dropping out of the lineup.
Nov 2
Brandon Montour Returns To Kraken Lineup
Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (personal) will be back on the ice Saturday versus Ottawa. He skipped Thursday's matchup against Toronto to welcome a second child to his family. Montour crushed the Canadiens in his last outing with a four-point effort, which included his first career hat trick. He has tallied nine points (four goals, five assists) in 10 games overall this season. Cale Fleury made his season debut on Thursday and will likely have to make way for Montour on Saturday. The former Florida Panther will rejoin the top-four group at the back and is also set to return to the first power-play unit, bumping Ryker Evans to the second.
Nov 2
Samuel Ersson Suffers A Lower-Body Injury Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game against Boston. Ersson logged only 7:36 of action, stopping all eight shots he faced. Aleksei Kolosov gave up two goals on 22 shots as Ersson's replacement in a 3-0 loss. Entering the weekend, Ersson was riding a three-game winning streak. He has played well all season and would be a big miss for the Flyers if Ersson has to sit out additional time. Kolosov played in only his second career game against the Bruins, and Ivan Fedotov has badly struggled this season, allowing over five goals (5.35) on average with a .821 save percentage.
Nov 2
Nikolaj Ehlers Totals Four Points Versus Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers had a field day against the Blue Jackets on Friday, completing a 6-2 road victory with his fifth career hat trick and four points. He picked up all three goals in even-strength situations and had his assist with the man advantage. Ehlers can be very happy with the work he's done so far this season. With 11 games played, the Danish winger has tallied seven goals and 15 points. He's one of six players with at least seven goals and seven assists through the early parts of the 2024-25 campaign.
Nov 2
Igor Shesterkin Stops 40 Shots Versus Senators
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin showed off good form in Friday's 2-1 win over Ottawa, saving 40 of 41 shots. Only a late Adam Gaudette strike slipped past Shesterkin, who recorded a second consecutive game with 40-plus saves. The Rangers No. 1 had a couple of rough outings at the end of last month, but he's been rock-solid for most of the campaign so far. Through eight starts, Shesterkin boasts a 5-2-1 record and one shutout. He has allowed 2.25 goals with a .931 save percentage. Among goalies who have started at least five games, only Anaheim's Lukas Dostal (.945) has been more effective with his work than Shesterkin.
Nov 2
Aleksander Barkov Amasses Four Points In Finland
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov collected four points in Friday's NHL Global Series games against Dallas in Finland, finishing a 6-4 victory with a goal and three assists. Playing in his hometown, Tampere, Barkov became the fourth player in league history to record four points in a regular-season game outside North America. Following a two-week absence with a lower-body injury, Barkov has needed no time to hit form, recording six points (two goals, four assists in two games. He's up to seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games for the campaign. The Panthers captain gets another chance to rock in front of Finnish fans on Saturday in a rematch with the Stars.
Nov 2
Dan Vladar Shuts Out Devils Friday Night
Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar registered a 22-save shutout in Friday's 3-0 victory over New Jersey. He picked up his first shutout of the year, bouncing back from three consecutive losses. The recent losing spell has left a stain on Vladar's record, but he's done well this season, going 3-2-1 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. Calgary continues to rotate the goalies, meaning we will likely see Dustin Wolf in Sunday's Battle of Alberta. Vladar will return to work on Monday in a good matchup against the 4-6-1 Canadiens.
Nov 2
Adam Pelech Makes Early Exit Versus Sabres
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech left Friday's game against Buffalo after taking a puck to the face. He finished with 10:41 of ice time, logging three shots, two blocks, and two penalty minutes. Pelech has been cold on the offensive end lately, but he does have four assists to his name through 11 appearances. The 30-year-old leads the defensemen on the team with 17 hits and has recorded 12 blocks. The Islanders also lost Mike Reilly (upper body) on Friday, leaving potentially two gaps to fill at the back for the next game.
Nov 2
Mike Reilly Exits Friday's Action With Injury
New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly (upper body) logged only 7:24 of action in Friday's 4-3 win at Buffalo. He was injured midway through the game when Reilly hit his head on the ice following a hit from Sabres forward Jordan Greenway. Reilly needed assistance to leave the ice. It's not been a great campaign for Reilly, who sits scoreless through 11 outings, and a serious injury would be a new blow for him. Dennis Cholowski is poised to re-enter the lineup for Sunday's Battle of New York if Reilly can't play. Cholowski has one goal through three appearances this campaign.
Nov 2
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