NHL News
Rasmus Dahlin Tallies Two Assists On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin tallied two helpers during their victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday evening. Dahlin would tally both of his helpers in the final frame. He added the secondary assist on Jiri Kulich's game-tying goal and the primary assist on JJ Peterka's game-winner. The 24-year-old defenseman has continued to log top minutes for the Sabres in all aspects of the game. Over his previous 13 games, he has tallied 15 points (all assists), with six of them coming on the power-play. During this stretch, he has also logged 17 blocks and 17 hits. Dahlin remains a must-start defenseman in all formats, given the ability to contribute offensively and add blocks and hits. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Calgary Flames.
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Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Twice On Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in their 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening. Kotkaniemi would open the scoring in the second frame with a snap shot. Later in the third, Kotkaniemi would score the game-winner on a deflection. He logged three total shots on goal and one hit during this contest. The 24-year-old has now tallied four points (three goals, one helper) over his previous four games. Prior to this stretch, he was riding a six-game scoreless drought. While Kotkaniemi typically plays on the second line, he has struggled to produce consistently throughout the season. Through 48 contests, he has scored just 22 points. He remains a high-risk play in DFS contests and should only be started in deeper formats.
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Jonathan Marchessault Leads The Way On Tuesday
Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault tallied four points during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. Marchessault would tack on his first point with the secondary assist on Justin Barron's third goal of the season in the second frame. In the third, Marchessault scored in the opening minute and tacked on two more helpers, one of them coming on the power-play. This stellar showing also extended his current point streak to nine games. During this stretch, he has tallied 12 points (two goals, ten helpers), with five of them coming on the power-play. The 34-year-old has begun to turn the corner on a slow start as he has tallied 25 points over his previous 18 contests. He will look to extend this scoring streak to ten games on Thursday evening in San Jose.
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Samuel Ersson Extends Winning Streak On Tuesday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson extended his winning streak to five games on Tuesday evening with an overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Ersson stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced. His lone blemish came in the third period when Ben Chiarot scored on a wrist shot. However, he was able to shut the door for the remainder of the contest, which set up defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to score the game-winner in overtime. During this five-game winning streak, Ersson has held a .903% SV and a 1.58 GAA. He has allowed one goal or less in three of these games. Fantasy managers should expect Ersson to continue to see the majority of starts in the Philadelphia crease going forward. He will look to extend this streak on Thursday against the New York Rangers.
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Lane Hutson Extends Point Streak To Nine Games
Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson extended his point streak to nine games on Tuesday evening with an assist. Hutson tallied the secondary assist on Juraj Slafkovsky's power-play goal. Hutson also logged three hits and two blocks in this contest. During this nine-game stretch, Hutson has tallied 13 points (one goal, 12 helpers). He has tallied at least one assist in each of these nine games. Overall, the 20-year-old defenseman has been very productive on the offensive side of the game, as he has tallied 36 points across 47 games this season. He has also logged 67 total blocked shots and 53 shots on goal. He remains a high-upside play in DFS and a must-start defenseman in all standard formats.
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Igor Shesterkin Shuts The Door On Senators On Tuesday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped all 20 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening. The Rangers dominated the shot total, but Shesterkin was able to set up when called on. Alexis Lafreniere would break the stalemate late in the opening frame and serve as the game-winner. This was Shesterkin's third-straight victory and second-straight shutout. Over this three-game span, Shesterkin has posted a stellar .962% SV and a 0.97 GAA. Over his past six, Shesterkin has held a 5-0-1 record with a 1.43 GAA and a .943% SV. He remains a must-start option as he and the Rangers are beginning to turn the corner following a rough two-month stretch. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Brett Howden Battling An Illness
Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden (illness) may not travel with the team for an upcoming two-game road trip. The Golden Knights will visit St. Louis and Dallas on Thursday and Friday. An illness could take Howden out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a big year for Howden, who is tied for second on the team with 16 goals and has notched 22 points in 47 games. He needs just two more points to set a new career high. If Howden can't play in the next couple of games, we might see Tanner Pearson take on a larger role.
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Cole Schwindt Out Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Schwindt (lower body) is week-to-week. The 23-year-old did not play on Monday against St. Louis and is set for a multi-game absence due to a lower-body injury. Working in a fourth-line role, Schwindt's offensive contributions have been limited to seven assists in 38 games, but he has averaged close to one hit per game. Alexander Holtz filled in for Schwindt on Monday and will likely remain in the lineup when Vegas returns to the ice on Thursday for a rematch with the Blues. Holtz has recorded similar numbers to Schwindt in 2024-25, notching 10 points (three goals, seven assists) with 34 hits in 45 appearances.
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Trevor Zegras Set To Rejoin Ducks Lineup Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (knee) is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against Florida. He has missed 22 games following meniscus surgery on his right knee. Zegras has not been impactful offensively for most of the campaign, but he began to turn a corner before getting hurt. The 23-year-old has collected 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 24 games, notching six of his points during a four-game scoring streak in late November. Zegras is expected to link up with Leo Carlsson and Alex Killorn on the second line on Tuesday.
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Isac Lundestrom Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury
Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish forward was injured against Florida on Saturday and is expected to miss Tuesday's rematch between the teams. Lundestrom has been limited to four goals and seven points in 44 games this season, so Anaheim will not lose much offensively with him out. Brett Leason, who has picked up 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 37 games, is projected to replace Lundestrom on the fourth line Tuesday night.
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Brock McGinn Out 7-9 Months Following Knee Surgery
Anaheim Ducks left wing Brock McGinn (knee) will miss 7-9 months after undergoing surgery. McGinn hasn't played since Dec. 23, and the team announced on Tuesday that the veteran forward had successful ACL reconstruction surgery last week. The 2024-25 campaign ends with eight points (four goals, four assists) in 26 games for McGinn, who is a pending unrestricted free agent. He is coming off a four-year, $11 million deal. Considering the expected timeline for his recovery, McGinn may not be ready for the start of next season.
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Jason Zucker Questionable For Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) is questionable to play against Vancouver on Tuesday. He is feeling under the weather and might sit out his first game of the season. Zucker's play has been one of only a few bright spots this season for Buffalo. The veteran has tallied 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 46 games, making him the second-highest scorer on the team. Jack Quinn or Zach Benson might get a look in the top six on Tuesday if Zucker can't play, while the team would also need to switch things up on the first power-play unit.
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Roope Hintz Returns To Action Tuesday
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Carolina. Dallas has been without its first-line center for three games. Wyatt Johnstone deputized for Hintz in the role. He will shift to the right wing on Tuesday, with Evgenii Dadonov dropping to the second line. Hintz is having a down year with the Stars this season but leads the team with 19 goals. He has amassed 27 points in total across 42 outings. However, the Finnish forward has upped his scoring pace in recent weeks, picking up six points (four goals, two assists) over his last eight appearances.
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Igor Shesterkin Looks To Stay Hot On Tuesday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, looking to maintain his recent hot form. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Shesterkin has gone 4-0-1 with one shutout. He has allowed 1.73 goals during this stretch while registering a .934 save percentage. The Rangers No. 1 has improved his record to 15-15-2 and is sporting a 2.87 goals-against average for the campaign, along with a .910 save percentage and two shutouts. Fantasy managers will be pleased with Shesterkin's recent improvement, but he will face a strong team with a hot goalie on Tuesday. Leevi Merilainen, who has also gone 4-0-1 in his past five appearances, is projected to start for the Senators.
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Samuel Ersson Tries To Extend Winning Streak Versus Red Wings
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson will head out for a fifth consecutive win on Tuesday against Detroit. After recovering from a lower-body injury, Ersson suffered a 4-1 defeat against Dallas when he returned to the crease on Jan. 9. However, he has matched his career-best winning streak since, logging one shutout and allowing seven goals across four games. Ersson has improved to 13-7-2 and has a 2.79 goals-against average for the campaign. He boasts two shutouts and has registered a .889 save percentage. Detroit has recently gone cold again, dropping three of the past four games, but Ersson struggled massively in his previous appearance in the matchup. The Swedish netminder gave up five goals on 23 shots in a 6-4 defeat in Detroit on Dec. 18.
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Scott Laughton Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons
Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. He is tending to a family matter and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a solid campaign for Laughton, as he has amassed 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 47 outings. However, the 30-year-old has struggled offensively since the turn of the year, going scoreless seven times in nine games. With Laughton unavailable, Rodrigo Abols will enter the lineup for his NHL debut. The Latvian forward has recorded nine goals and 19 points in 34 AHL appearances in 2024-25.
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Shea Theodore Posts Four Assists In Monday's Loss
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore delivered four assists in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to St. Louis. Theodore's first helper came during a power-play situation, and his playmaking helped the Golden Knights erase a two-goal deficit in the third period. Theodore sits among the league's most prolific blue-liners, and his recent work has been particularly impressive. The 29-year-old is riding a five-game point streak, which includes one goal and nine assists. For the season overall, Theodore has managed 43 points (five goals, 38 assists) in 46 contests. Colorado's Cale Makar (52), Columbus' Zach Werenski (51), and Vancouver's Quinn Hughes (50) are the only defensemen with more points than Theodore.
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Frederik Andersen Makes A Winning Return
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen defeated Chicago 4-3 in overtime on Monday as he made his first start since Oct. 26. Andersen, who finished with 22 saves, was beaten twice in the opening frame. However, Carolina quickly tied the game in the second and eventually won with an overtime tally by Sebastian Aho. Andersen improved to 4-1-0 for the year. He has logged a 1.78 goals-against average with a .929 save percentage. Pyotr Kochetkov will likely take over the crease on Tuesday against Dallas, but Andersen should see more action later in the week as the team faces Columbus on Friday night and the Islanders on Saturday.
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Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games
Vancouver Canuck defenseman Tyler Myers has been suspended for three games. The 34-year-old was punished for cross-checking Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard to the head in Saturday's 3-2 win. As a result of the suspension, Myers will have to sit out Tuesday's clash with Buffalo, a rematch against the Oilers on Thursday, and Saturday's contest versus Washington. He is eligible to return to action on Jan. 27 against St. Louis. This is his third career suspension. The Canucks have called up Mark Friedman from the minors as a potential replacement for Myers. However, Noah Juulsen (undisclosed) is also an option. He has missed two games due to an undisclosed injury but is considered day-to-day.
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Connor McDavid Receives Three-Game Suspension
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has received a three-game suspension. The Oilers superstar must sit out the next few games for cross-checking Vancouver forward Conor Garland to the head during Saturday's 3-2 loss. This is the second suspension of McDavid's career. McDavid will be eligible to return to the lineup on Jan. 27 versus Seattle. Until then, Leon Draisaitl will take over first-line center duties, with Kasperi Kapanen likely filling the open spot in the lineup. Edmonton will play its first game without McDavid on Tuesday at home against Washington.
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