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Jakob Pelletier  • LW  •  Flyers

Jakob Pelletier Ready For Action After 4 Nations Face-Off

Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakob Pelletier will finally be available to make his team debut when the 4 Nations Face-Off concludes. The Calgary Flames traded Pelletier to Philadelphia on Jan. 30 alongside Andrei Kuzmenko, but the 23-year-old has not been able to suit up for his new team due to visa issues. Pelletier, a 2019 first-round pick, showed glimpses of good potential with the Flames but did not receive much ice time. He averaged 12:38 of action across 24 games this season, posting four goals and 11 points. A fresh start in Philadelphia may give him a boost.
7 hours ago   
Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Expected To Return After 4 Nations Face-Off

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup following the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Fabbro missed Columbus' last three games with a concussion before the NHL went on a hiatus. The 26-year-old struggled to make an impact in Nashville, but he has been effective for the Blue Jackets since the Predators waived him in November. In 43 games, Fabbro has tallied 13 points (four goals, nine assists), 46 shots, 96 blocks, and 44 hits. Columbus returns from the break on Feb. 22 against the Chicago Blackhawks.
8 hours ago   
Mika Zibanejad  • C  •  Rangers

Mika Zibanejad To Center Top Line For Sweden

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad will start the 4 Nations Face-Off as Sweden's top-line center. He will be flanked by Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander and Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Wednesday's tournament opener against Canada. Zibanejad has had a down year with the Rangers in 2024-25, producing 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 55 games, but he has gained momentum ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 31-year-old boasts two goals and eight points through five February outings. Zibanejad averaged over a point per game the last time he suited up for Sweden, finishing the team's 2018 World Championships gold medal-winning campaign with six goals and five assists in 10 games.
8 hours ago   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Available Wednesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will suit up for Team Sweden for Wednesday's matchup against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. There was initially uncertainty surrounding Eriksson Ek after he missed Minnesota's final game before the break due to a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, who has recorded nine goals and 23 points in 41 games this season, plays as a top-six forward for Minnesota but will assume more of a checking role with Sweden. He is expected to start on the third line alongside Jesper Bratt of the New Jersey Devils and Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings.
8 hours ago   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Faces Canada Wednesday Night

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start for Sweden against Canada in Wednesday's 4 Nations Face-Off opener. Ottawa Senators netminder Linus Ullmark will serve as his backup, with Samuel Ersson of the Philadelphia Flyers scratched for the contest. Gustavsson has enjoyed a great campaign with the Wild, and Sweden will lean on him heavily against Canada's star-studded offense. Through 37 starts, Gustavsson has gone 22-11-3 with three shutouts. He is sporting a 2.63 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage. The 26-year-old played well for Sweden at last year's World Championships, helping the team finish third with a 6-1-0 record. He saved 20 of 22 shots in a 4-2 win over Canada in the bronze medal game.
8 hours ago   
Jordan Binnington  • G  •  Blues

Jordan Binnington To Start For Canada In 4 Nations Face-Off Opener

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be in the net as Team Canada kicks off the 4 Nations Face-Off against Team Sweden on Wednesday night. Binnington has earned the nod ahead of Adin Hill of the Vegas Golden Knights and Sam Montembeault on the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old also represented Canada at last year's World Championships, posting a 6-2-0 record as Canada finished fourth. Binnington has become the winningest goalie in Blues history this season, but he has had a bumpy road overall. In 38 starts, Binnington has posted a 15-19-4 record with a 2.89 goals-against average. He has tallied three shutouts while registering a .896 save percentage.
8 hours ago   
Sidney Crosby  • C  •  Penguins

Sidney Crosby Good To Go Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) will play in Wednesday's 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Sweden. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that Crosby has confirmed he will suit up for Team Canada on Wednesday night. The veteran superstar has recovered from an upper-body injury, which sidelined him for Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL took a break for the tournament. Crosby is expected to work with Nathan MacKinnon and Mark Stone on the second line. He will also link up with Canada's mouth-watering top power-play unit, which includes Connor McDavid and Cale Makar.
8 hours ago   
Boone Jenner  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Expected To Return After International Break

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (shoulder) is expected to return to action following the international break. The 31-year-old has been unable to play this season due to a shoulder injury he sustained during training camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their first game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 22. If Jenner were to be cleared for action, he would likely find a role in the top-six, especially with Sean Monahan (wrist) and Kirill Marchenko (jaw) still sidelined. Across 58 contests last season, Jenner found the back of the net 22 times and added 13 helpers. He will be a viable option in standard formats if he earns top minutes in the offense.
17 hours ago   
Gustav Forsling  • D  •  Panthers

Gustav Forsling Moves Past Illness, Expected To Play On Wednesday

According to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (illness) has returned to practice with Team Sweden and is expected to be cleared to play Wednesday evening against Team Canada. Forsling was unable to participate during Monday's practice, but seeing him return to full participation on Tuesday is a great sign for his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his availability leading up to Wednesday's game. During line rushes, Forsling slotted in on the second pairing alongside Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin. Across 57 contests with Florida this season, Forsling has tallied 21 points (eight goals, 13 helpers) with 52 hits and 64 blocked shots. Given his low offensive outputs, he should be viewed as a low-end option in DFS formats.
17 hours ago   
Sidney Crosby  • C  •  Penguins

Sidney Crosby Practicing With Team Canada

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) has been practicing with Team Canada and is in a good position to return to action on Wednesday evening when they face Team Sweden. Before the international break, Crosby missed Pittsburgh's final two contests and was in danger of missing the international tournament. However, seeing him return to practice in full participation is a great sign for his status. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his availability leading up to Wednesday's game in case he faces a setback. Fantasy managers should expect Crosby to have a role in the top six of Canada's offense and would be a strong play in DFS formats. Before the injury, Crosby was riding a five-game point streak with Pittsburgh.
17 hours ago   
Mikko Rantanen  • RW  •  Hurricanes

Mikko Rantanen Cleared To Play For Team Finland

According to Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet, Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will play for Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The star forward was unable to play in Carolina's final game before the international break with this injury but has been cleared to play for Finland. Fantasy managers should monitor Rantanen's status before their opening game on Thursday against Team USA in case he faces a setback. Before the international break, Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to Carolina in a blockbuster deal. Across his first six contests with his new club, the 28-year-old has tallied one goal and one assist. During his first 49 games of the season in Colorado, he tallied 64 points (25 goals and 39 helpers). On Thursday, Rantanen will be a top option for DFS as he should see top minutes in the Finland offense.
17 hours ago   
Quinn Hughes  • D  •  Canucks

Quinn Hughes Sitting Out Of 4 Nations Face-Off

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) will not participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off. As a result, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will take his spot on Team USA. Hughes missed Vancouver's four previous contests leading up to the tournament. Given that he is sitting out, this injury could be serious and may cause him to miss additional time following the international break. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Vancouver's first game on February 22 after the break against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before his injury, Hughes was riding an eight-game point streak. During this stretch, the 25-year-old tallied five goals and seven helpers with 21 total shots on goal.
18 hours ago   
Travis Konecny  • RW  •  Flyers

Travis Konecny Returns To Practice, Expected To Play On Wednesday

According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Travis Konecny (illness) returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Monday's session. He replaced Sam Bennett on Team Canada's fourth line. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Konecny to play on this line on Wednesday evening alongside Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel when they face Team Sweden. If Konecny were to face a setback before the contest, Bennett would draw back into the starting lineup. Entering the tournament, Konecny tallied just three points (one goal, two helpers) over his last six games. However, before this slump, he tallied eight points over his previous six games. Given his role on the fourth line, he should be viewed as a high-risk option in DFS competitions this evening.
18 hours ago   
Drew Doughty  • D  •  Kings

Drew Doughty Joins Team Canada For 4 Nations Face-Off

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been named to Canada's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He will replace Alex Pietrangelo of the Vegas Golden Knights, who withdrew from the tournament on Jan. 28. Doughty broke his left ankle against the Golden Knights in a preseason game and only recently made his season debut with the Kings. The 35-year-old has amassed one assist, 11 shots, nine blocks, and seven hits across six appearances, averaging 26:57 of ice time. Doughty has won two Olympic gold medals and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey with Team Canada.
3 days ago   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen To Sit Out 4 Nations Face-Off

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will not play in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. After sustaining an upper-body injury, Ristolainen has been forced to sit out three games and will not be ready to help Team Finland in the tournament, which begins next week. Across 54 appearances this season, Ristolainen has recorded 15 points (two goals, 13 assists), 74 shots, 85 blocks, and 83 hits. Nikolas Matinpalo of the Ottawa Senators will replace Ristolainen on Finland's roster. Matinpalo has only 22 career NHL appearances under his belt, with no points recorded. The Finland defense will also be without Miro Heiskanen (knee) of the Dallas Stars and Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
3 days ago   
Jakub Dobes  • G  •  Canadiens

Jakub Dobes Starts On Sunday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will guard the crease in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old gets the nod for the ninth time in his young career. Dobes has been very impressive at the start of his NHL journey, posting a 5-2-1 record. He has allowed 2.45 goals while registering a .917 save percentage and one shutout. However, after starting his career with a five-game winning streak, Dobes has gone 0-2-1, allowing 12 goals across the three games. On Sunday, he faces a massive challenge against a top-class Lightning team that has regained momentum recently with a three-game winning streak and averages the third-most goals in the league (3.54).
3 days ago   
Matias Maccelli  • LW  •  Hockey Club

Matias Maccelli Heads Back To Press Box Sunday

Utah Hockey Club left wing Matias Maccelli will skip Sunday's meeting with the Washington Capitals as a healthy scratch. He will need to settle for a spot in the press box for a third time in seven games. After sitting out Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Maccelli returned to the lineup for Saturday's matchup versus the Carolina Hurricanes. He finished a big 7-3 loss with one power-play assist, one shot on goal, one block, and a minus-one rating. The Finnish winger has tallied 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 52 appearances this season, but nine of the points came in Maccelli's first 17 outings. Enforcer Liam O'Brien will join the lineup in place of Maccelli on Sunday.
3 days ago   
Connor Ingram  • G  •  Hockey Club

Connor Ingram Takes On Capitals Sunday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram will be between the sticks on Sunday against the Washington Capitals. Utah will finish off a back-to-back and used Karel Vejmelka in the net in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Ingram last saw action on Thursday, improving to 9-7-4 for the season with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Sunday, the 27-year-old will attempt to win a second consecutive outing for only the third time this season. He is sporting a 3.16 goals-against average and a .885 save percentage ahead of the tough matchup. The Capitals put four pucks past Ingram with only 13 shots in a 6-2 victory on Nov. 18.
3 days ago   
Logan Thompson  • G  •  Capitals

Logan Thompson Faces Utah On Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson will start Sunday's matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. The 27-year-old will look to match his career-high with a 25th victory of the season. Thompson has posted a record of 24-2-4 across previous 30 appearances in 2024-25, allowing 2.18 goals with a .923 save percentage and three shutouts. He will enter Sunday's tilt with a 12-0-2 run. Thompson has been nearly unbeatable for eight weeks and is expected to add another victory to his tally against Utah, as the bookmakers have made Washington a -189 favorite for the clash.
3 days ago   
Mathew Barzal  • C  •  Islanders

Mathew Barzal To Miss Roughly Six Weeks

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (knee) is expected to be out for around six weeks. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Islanders star had a minor procedure on his injured kneecap on Thursday. Barzal has been sidelined for the past four games. He also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the campaign and has skated in only 30 games this term. There are six goals and 14 assists on Barzal's account. Anthony Duclair has taken on Barzal's duties on the first line and the first power-play unit. However, Duclair has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. He is on a seven-game scoring drought and has notched only eight points (four goals, four assists) in 26 games for the season.
3 days ago   
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