NHL News
Jakub Dobes Starting On Wednesday
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Canadiens travel to Seattle to face the Kraken. Dobes has been deployed as the clear No. 2 option behind Sam Montembeault throughout the season. Over his last two outings, Dobes has held a 1-1 record with a .939 save percentage and a 1.53 GAA. Before this recent stretch, the 23-year-old held a 0-2-1 record with an underwhelming .868 save percentage and a 4.68 GAA. The rookie netminder has flashed upside at times this season but has struggled to remain consistent. He has allowed two goals or less in six of his 11 starts. The former fifth-round selection is worth considering in DFS formats as a value option as he should be in a good position to perform well against a weak Seattle offense.
7 hours ago
Karel Vejmelka Facing Anaheim On Wednesday
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks. Vejmelka will be making his eighth-straight start. During this seven-game stretch, the 28-year-old has held a 4-1-2 record with a strong 2.11 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Before this stretch, the 28-year-old has posted an underwhelming 3.25 GAA with a .885 save percentage. Through 41 total contests this season, Vejmelka has posted a 17-16 record with a .909 save percentage, 2.49 GAA and one shutout. Fantasy managers should consider Vejmelka as a solid option in deeper formats this evening as the Ducks have struggled to generate scoring opportunities consistently. DFS players should also consider starting Vejmelka as he should be in a good position to pick up a victory.
8 hours ago
Roope Hintz Could Return On Sunday
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (face) could return to the lineup on Sunday to face the Colorado Avalanche. Hintz will not suit up on Friday but may not face an extended absence. He sustained this injury on Saturday during their loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status leading up to their game on Sunday. On Friday, fantasy managers should expect Matt Duchene to continue to play on the top forward line alongside Jason Robertson and Mikael Granlund. Before Saturday's contest, Hintz was riding a six-game point streak. During this stretch, he found the back of the net three times and added 13 helpers. Through 59 contests, the 28-year-old has tallied 52 points, 15 of which came on the power-play. When he returns to the lineup, he should be started in all formats and viewed as a top option in DFS.
8 hours ago
Jonathan Quick Inks One-Year Extension With Rangers
The New York Rangers have signed goaltender Jonathan Quick to a one-year extension worth $1.55 million. After winning three Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings, Quick has become the No. 2 option behind Igor Shesterkin. Last season, Quick performed quite well in this role, holding an 18-6-2 record with a .911 save percentage and a 2.62 GAA. He posted two shutouts. Quick has seen his production decline this season as he has held a higher 3.14 GAA with a .896 save percentage across 21 contests. Earlier this season, Quick became the only United States-born netminder to win 400 games at the NHL level. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Quick to serve as the backup option behind Shesterkin as the Rangers hope for a late-season playoff push. Given his lack of consistent ice time, he should only be rostered in deeper formats and could be a viable streaming option in favorable matchups.
8 hours ago
Dustin Wolf Facing Vancouver On Wednesday
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Flames host the Vancouver Canucks. Wolf is riding a two-game win streak into this contest. During this stretch, the rookie has posted a strong .945 save percentage with a 1.50 GAA. Before this recent string of outings, the 23-year-old held an underwhelming 2-5-2 over his last nine starts with a .905 save percentage with a 2.69 GAA. Through 38 total games this season, Wolf has emerged as one of the league's most consistent goaltenders, posting a .915 save percentage and a 2.52 GAA. When playing at home, Wolf has been especially dominant as he has gone 15-6-2 with a 2.17 GAA. He should be viewed as a top pay in DFS this evening and should be started in all formats.
8 hours ago
Petr Mrazek Starting On Wednesday
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek is expected to get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres. Mrazek was traded to the Red Wings from the Chicago Blackhawks prior to the Trade Deadline. Mrazek began his NHL career in Detroit and will look to lead them to a playoff birth. Earlier this season, Mrazek has held a modest 10-19-2 record with the Blackhawks. Across 33 games, he has held a modest 3.46 GAA with a .890 save percentage. This is a slight decline compared to the 18-31-4 record and the 3.04 GAA and .907 save percentage he posted during the 2023 campaign. Fantasy managers should expect Mrazek to split time in the crease alongside Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot. He is a viable play in DFS this evening facing the Sabres who are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
8 hours ago
Aliaksei Protas Scores First Career Hat Trick
Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas earned his first career hat trick on Tuesday evening during their 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Protas tallied his first goal in the opening frame and found the back of the net the other two times in the final period. All of his goals came during even strength play. In this contest, Protas logged six shots on goal and held a +4 rating with one hit. This outing also extended his current point streak to three games. Over his last five games, Protas has tallied eight points (five goals) with a stellar +9 rating. Through 65 total games, the 24-year-old has enjoyed a career-season as he has tallied 58 points (28 goals) with 125 shots on goal (1.9 per game) and a +39 rating. He remains a must-start player in all standard formats and will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.
14 hours ago
Michael Amadio Tallies Goal, Assist On Tuesday
Ottawa Senators center Michael Amadio tallied a goal and an assist during their 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday evening. Amadio found the back of the net in the second period during even-strength play. His goal would stand as the game-winner. Later in the third, Amadio would add the primary assist on Shane Pinto's empty-netter. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a recent increase in offensive production as he has tallied six points (three goals) over his last six. During this span, he has logged 11 shots on goal with eight hits and four blocks. However, before this recent stretch, Amadio found the back of the net just five times and added nine helpers over his previous 48 contests. Fantasy managers in deeper formats could consider streaming Amadio given his recent play when the Senators face the Bruins on Thursday evening.
14 hours ago
Jesper Bratt Tallies Three Points In Victory
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points during their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Bratt would tally two of his points. First, he would earn the primary assist on Nico Hischier's power-play strike. Later in the period, Bratt would find the back of the net during 5-on-5 play. Then in the third, Bratt would tally his final point, this time on the secondary assist on Luke Hughes' goal. Leading up to Tuesday's contest, Bratt tallied just two points (two assists) and held a -4 rating over his last six games. However, before this slump, Bratt was quite productive as he held a 10-game point streak. The 26-year-old will look to kickstart another offensive surge on Thursday against the Oilers.
15 hours ago
Nikita Kucherov Injured On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) missed the entire third period during their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening. The team did not provide an update on his status after the game. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during their next practice as he could be in danger of missing their contest against the Flyers on Thursday. Before exiting early, Kucherov did not get on the scoresheet and held a -2 rating. Before this game, Kucherov tallied 10 points (three goals) over his last eight while averaging 3.25 shots on goal per game. Through 61 games this season, the 31-year-old has been one of the most consistent forwards in the league as he has tallied 92 points (28 goals) through 61 contests. He has averaged a stellar 3.6 shots on goal per game with a +13 rating. If he were to miss time, Nick Paul or Oliver Bjorkstrand could move up to the top forward line.
15 hours ago
Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Friday, when the Islanders host the Edmonton Oilers. Before Tuesday's game, Boqvist tallied four points (one goal) over his last four contests. During this stretch, the 24-year-old tallied four shots on goal with three hits and a blocked shot. Through 30 total games, Boqvist has tallied 11 points with 37 shots on goal. Scott Perunovich could draw into the starting lineup if he were to miss time.
15 hours ago
Tom Wilson Exits With Injury
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) exited Tuesday's contest early after being struck in the face by a puck. Wilson has a "huge gash on his upper lip" and will likely need "repairs." Before exiting the game, Wilson logged just over 15 minutes of ice time and tallied two helpers. He logged one blocked shot and one shot on goal. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Los Angeles Kings. Over his last five contests, Wilson has tallied at least one point in each game. During this span, he has scored three goals and added six helpers. Through 64 total games, Wilson has tallied 54 points with 16 of them coming on the power-play. If Wilson were to miss time, Aliaksei Protas would likely move up to the top line.
15 hours ago
Kevin Lankinen Starts For Canucks Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will start Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canucks are beginning a back-to-back and will roll with Lankinen for the first leg. The 29-year-old will be making his 39th start of the season. He carries a record of 22-11-7 and has tallied four shutouts. Lankinen's goals-against average is 2.53, and he has a save percentage of .905. The season has been positive for Lankinen; however, he struggled in his last appearance against the Canadiens, allowing five goals on 24 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss on Jan. 6.
Yesterday
Roope Hintz To Miss One Week Of Action
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (face) will be sidelined for at least one week. He sustained a facial injury on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers when a puck struck him in the second period. Hintz is once again sitting among Dallas' scoring leaders in 2024-25, boasting 25 goals and 52 points in 59 appearances. Wyatt Johnston, who has notched 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 64 games, took over the first-line center duties in Sunday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. He looks set to fill the role for at least two more games.
Yesterday
John Gibson Available For Tuesday's Matchup
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. He has missed a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. It looks like Anaheim plans to use Gibson as a backup on Tuesday, as Lukas Dostal was in the starter's crease during the morning skate. Gibson is sporting a 9-10-2 record for the season with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. If he doesn't return to action on Tuesday, there's a strong chance we will see Gibson on Wednesday as the Ducks wrap up a back-to-back against the Utah Hockey Club.
Yesterday
Drew Doughty Expected To Play Tuesday Night
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The star rearguard missed Tuesday's morning skate. However, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports that Doughty will play against the Islanders. The 35-year-old is expected to take more maintenance days moving forward. Doughty recently mentioned that he will need to manage a lower-body injury for the rest of the season. The Kings began the campaign without Doughty and have had him in the lineup for only 14 games. He has recorded six points (one goal, five assists), 21 shots, 26 blocks, and 13 hits while averaging 25:40 of ice time.
Yesterday
Quinn Hughes Still Out On Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, marking his fourth consecutive absence. However, he is making progress, and Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Monday that Hughes is getting closer to a return. "He's progressing, and he could surprise us any time when he's ready to go," Tocchet said. "I'm not saying he's going to be in the lineup tomorrow. It's coming; I just don't know when." The Canucks will complete a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Filip Hronek and Tyler Myers have received increased power-play time during Hughes' absence. Hronek has been more productive of the two, recording four assists over the past three games.
Yesterday
Patrik Laine Unavailable Against Canucks
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. He is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. After an impressive start in Montreal, Laine has struggled to make an impact in recent weeks. He has 14 goals and 24 points in 34 games for the season. Joel Armia stepped into Laine's spot on the second line Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He has been held off the score sheet nine times in his past 10 appearances, making Armia an unreliable fantasy option. The 31-year-old has notched 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 63 games across this season.
Yesterday
Andrei Svechnikov Out On Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Russian forward suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and is still undergoing evaluation. Carolina loses a two-way force with Andrei Svechnikov sidelined. He ranks second on the team with 131 hits and has tallied 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 63 outings. On Tuesday, Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake are set to move up in the lineup after practicing with Sebastian Aho on the first line Monday.
Yesterday
Tristan Jarry Starting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will get the starting nod for the second-straight contest on Tuesday evening to face the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the past two months in the AHL, Jarry bounced-back in his first outing since January as he stopped 20 of the 30 shots he saw en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild. Jarry will now cover the starter's crease against the Golden Knights. Before his strong showing on Sunday, Jarry held a 0-3-2 record over his last five NHL contests with a 2.85 GAA and a .881 save percentage. Through 23 NHL contests this season, the 29-year-old has posted a 9-8-4 record with a disappointing 3.20 GAA and a .888 save percentage. Despite his excellent outing, he is best to fade in DFS this evening facing a potent Vegas offense and playing behind a weak Pittsburgh defense.
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