NHL News
Leon Draisaitl Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl tallied two points during their overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday evening. Draisaitl tallied the primary assist on Jeff Skinner's 10th goal of the season in the third period. Later in the frame, Draisaitl would find the back of the net on a wrist shot. During the game, he logged three shots on goal and a +1 rating. This outing extended his point streak to five games. During this stretch, he has posted two multi-point showings. Over his previous 17 contests, Draisaitl has tallied an impressive 25 points (11 goals, 14 helpers) with a +7 rating and averaging 4.23 shots on goal per game. The 29-year-old currently stands at the top with the most points in the sport and remains a must-start player in all formats. He will look to stay hot on Thursday evening against the Colorado Avalanche.
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Mika Zibanejad Tallies Two Helpers On Wednesday
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad tallied two helpers during their 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday evening. Zibanejad tallied his first helper in the second frame on the primary assist on Artemi Panarin's 23rd goal of the season. Later in the third, Zibanejad would tally another primary assist, this time while shorthanded, to set up Chris Kreider for the game-winner. This performance extended Zibanejad's point streak to three games. During this stretch, he has tallied six points (one goal, five helpers) with 10 shots on goal and five blocks. Across 53 games, Zibanejad has only scored 10 goals and added 25 assists. Even though Zibanejad has had a down year, it appears he and the Rangers are beginning to turn the corner. He remains a solid play in DFS on Friday evening when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Jason Dickinson Exits Early On Wednesday
According to the team, Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (lower body) exited early during Wednesday's loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Dickinson sustained this injury during the second frame and needed assistance to get off the ice. Before exiting, he logged just over seven minutes of ice time. He tallied two shots on goal and two hits. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game against the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. If Dickinson were to miss time, Frank Nazar would likely move up to the second line. Entering Wednesday, Dickinson tallied two helpers, eight hits, and eight blocks over his previous three contests. Across 53 contests, the 29-year-old has found the back of the net seven times and added nine helpers.
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Darcy Kuemper Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday as a starter. He will hope to improve a 15-6-6 record. A lot of his success has come on home ice this season, as Kuemper has gone 7-1-1 in front of the Kings fans. He has allowed only 1.87 goals in home games while registering a .933 save percentage. Over the entire season, Kuemper has a goals-against average of 2.16 and is sporting a .921 save percentage. The Kings have won seven straight head-to-head clashes against Montreal, putting Kuemper in a strong position to improve his record on Wednesday.
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Mattias Samuelsson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to the lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. He was sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning Samuelsson will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after the tournament. The stay-at-home defenseman has recorded nine points (three goals, six assists), 39 shots, 55 blocks, and 57 hits in 35 outings this term. Connor Clifton, who returned from an illness, took Samuelsson's spot in the lineup on Tuesday.
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Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday
San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one goal and five points in 41 outings. However, he may have a bigger role to play for the team on Thursday since Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will remain out.
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Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. Saturday will mark San Jose's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. With Wennberg unavailable, Andrew Poturalski saw top-six action on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. However, the 31-year-old is not an attractive fantasy option, as Poturalski has tallied only two points in seven career games. He went scoreless on Tuesday with two shots on goal and a minus-one rating across 13:36 of action.
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Craig Smith Expected To Return On Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) is expected to rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined for 11 games due to a back injury. Smith has posted six goals and 11 points in 30 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He has averaged only 11:41 of ice time and is not expected to play a big role on Wednesday, either. Smith is projected to join Lukas Reichel and Pat Maroon on the fourth line.
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Quinn Hughes To Remain Out On Thursday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) has not traveled with the team for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, meaning he will be out for a third straight contest. Hughes has been hurt with the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just around the corner, raising understandable fears that he might also not be able to help Team USA. Following Thursday night, Vancouver has one more game scheduled before the NHL takes a break for the tournament. Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson will continue to lead the Canucks blue line on Thursday.
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Mitchell Marner Labeled As Day-To-Day
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Maple Leafs played their first game without Marner this season on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. However, Marner is not expected to miss extended time. The team will return to action on Thursday when the Seattle Kraken visit Toronto. Max Domi was elevated to the first line on Tuesday with Marner out. He had a quiet evening with no points and zero shots on goal. Morgan Rielly was back on the first power-play unit in Marner's absence and recorded one assist with the man advantage.
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Josh Manson Sustains Lower-Body Injury
According to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Manson suffered this injury during the second period and did not take the ice in the final frame. Before exiting, he tallied two hits and two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Calgary Flames. Over his previous six games, Manson has tallied one point (an assist) with 11 hits and seven blocked shots. If he were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Calvin de Haan or Oliver Kylington to draw into the starting lineup. Overall, the 33-year-old has tallied 13 points across 43 games with 94 hits and 54 blocked shots.
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Jordan Greenway Expected To Return After International Break
According to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) is targeting a return following the international break. Harrington noted that Greenway "should be ready" for their first game out of the break against the New York Rangers on February 22. Greenway has been sidelined since mid-December due to an undisclosed injury. Before the injury, the 28-year-old had scored three goals and added four helpers across 20 games. Greenway added 54 hits, 19 blocked shots, and 13 penalty minutes during this stretch. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the international break as he is nearing a return to the ice. When he is cleared for action, Greenway should return to his role in the bottom six and should only be targeted in deeper formats when looking for hits.
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Tage Thompson Resumes Skating, Still In Concussion Protocol
According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) skated on his own Wednesday morning but is still in concussion protocol. Head coach Lindy Ruff said that Thompson "feels good" but would still need to pass through the protocol to return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old sat out during their contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. Before his injury, Thompson tallied an impressive 14 points (seven goals and seven helpers) over his last nine contests. If Thompson were to miss his second straight contest, fantasy managers should expect Isak Rosen to continue to have a role on the top line.
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Dylan Cozens Battling Lower-Body Injury
According to Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald, Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (lower body) is battling an injury and should be viewed as day-to-day. The 23-year-old has not missed a game this season. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators. Over his previous five contests, Cozens has tallied three helpers with 12 shots on goal. During this stretch, he added 22 hits, two blocked shots, and a +2 rating. Across 53 total games, the former seventh-overall selection of the 2019 NHL Draft has found the back of the net 10 times and added 16 helpers. He has logged an impressive 118 hits with 35 blocked shots. If Cozens were to miss Saturday's game, Sam Lafferty would likely enter the starting lineup and have a role in the bottom six.
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Ilya Lyubushkin Exits Early On Tuesday
According to Robert Tiffin, Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Tiffin noted that the team did not provide an update on Lyubushkin's status after the game. The 30-year-old was sidelined during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next match on Friday evening against the Los Angeles Kings. Over his past nine contests, Lyubushkin has tallied three points (all helpers) with 11 hits, 17 blocked shots, and a +6 rating. If Lyubushkin were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Brendan Smith to draw into the starting lineup and Cody Ceci or Esa Lindell to move up to the top pairing. Overall, Lyubushkin has been a reliable source for blocked shots in deeper formats, tallying 82 in 53 games.
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Sidney Crosby Absent During Wednesday's Practice
According to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) was absent during Wednesday's practice. The captain sustained this injury during their shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening but eventually returned later in the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan noted, "I don't have any more specifics. Once we have more specifics, I'll let you know." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Crosby's status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Despite the injury, Crosby tallied an assist in Tuesday's contest and is currently riding a five-game point streak. During this stretch, he has found the back of the net four times and added three helpers. If Crosby were to miss Friday's game, Cody Glass would likely move up to the top line.
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William Nylander Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander scored a hat trick during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday evening. Nylander scored his first goal of the evening in the second frame on the power-play. In the final minutes of the period, Nylander found the back of the net again, this time during 5-on-5 play. In the final frame, Nylander would score the empty-netter to complete the hat trick and put the game out of reach. This performance extended Nylander's goal streak to three games. Over his previous eight contests, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net nine times and added two helpers. Overall, Nylander has scored an impressive 33 goals with 22 helpers across 53 games. Nylander will look to extend this scoring streak to four games on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken.
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Connor McDavid Tallies Three Points On Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday evening. McDavid opened the scoring in the second frame by netting a power-play goal. Later in the third, McDavid would tally the primary assist on Leon Draisaitl's game-tying goal in the final minutes. Then, in overtime, McDavid would tally another primary assist to set up Connor Brown on the game-winner. The 28-year-old has only been held off the scoresheet once over his previous four contests. Over his previous 11 games, McDavid has found the back of the net seven times and added nine helpers. During this span, he has averaged 3.45 shots on goal per game and held a +3 rating. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Ilya Sorokin Stands Tall On Tuesday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening. Sorokin's lone blemish came in the third period when Brandon Saad found the back of the net on a backhand. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way. This outing extended Sorokin's winning streak to seven games. During this impressive streak, Sorokin has held a stellar .960% SV with a 1.16 GAA. Over his previous 10 games, Sorokin has held a 9-1 record with a .942% SVG and a 1.66 GAA. Across 38 games, the 29-year-old has held a 20-14-4 record with a .910 SV and a 2.58 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Sorokin to get the starting nod again on Friday evening against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Alex Tuch Leads The Way In Victory
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch tallied three points during their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Tuch tallied the secondary assist on Bowen Byram's sixth goal of the season. Then, in the second frame, Tuch found the back of the net twice. Both of these goals were during 5-on-5 play. Tuch also added five shots on goal, three blocks, one hit, and a +1 rating in this contest. This outing extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous 13 contests, the 28-year-old tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) while averaging 2.76 shots on goal per game with 13 hits and 15 blocked shots. He will look to stay hot on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators.
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