NHL News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lukas Dostal Stops 43 Shots In Victory
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 43 of the 44 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday evening. The Ducks were heavily outshot in this contest, but Dostal was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final minutes of the third period when Adrian Kempe beat him on a backhand shot. However, Dostal was able to shut the door during overtime and the penalty shootout to earn Anaheim the extra point. This victory extended his winning streak to four games. During this stretch, the 24-year-old has posted a solid .938 percent SV with a 2.13 GAA. He has allowed two goals or less in three of these contests. Even though Dostal has typically alternated starts with John Gibson, Dostal's recent play could earn him more opportunities after the international break.
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Thomas Harley Tallies Goal, Assist On Saturday
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the San Jose Sharks. Harley tallied his assist on the power-play to set up Matt Duchene to score his 22nd goal of the season. Later in the third, Harley would find the back of the net during 5-on-5 play on a wrist shot. In this contest, the 23-year-old also logged two blocked shots with a +1 rating. Over his previous five contests, Harley has tallied six points (two goals, four helpers) with a +3 rating. While Miro Heiskanen (knee) has been sidelined, Harley has moved up to the top pairing during even-strength play and the top unit on the power-play. Fantasy managers should expect Harley to continue to see top minutes while Heiskanen is on the injured reserve.
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Matt Boldy Tallies Three Points On Saturday
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy tallied two goals and an assist during their 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday evening. Boldy tallied the primary assist on Marco Rossi's opening game in the first period. Later in the second, Boldy would find the back of the net on a tip-in. Then, in the third, Boldy would tally his second goal, which would be credited as an own-goal against the Islanders. The 23-year-old logged four shots on goal in this contest with a +2 rating. This outing snapped a five-game scoreless streak for Boldy. Prior to this slump, the 23-year-old tallied eight points (two goals, six helpers) over his previous six contests. Fantasy managers should expect Boldy to continue to see top minutes in the Minnesota offense with Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) sidelined.
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Samuel Ersson Stands Tall Against Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson stopped 31 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday evening. The Flyers were heavily outshot in this contest, but Ersson was able to lead the way. He allowed his first goal to Pittsburgh defenseman Erik Karlsson in the second frame and his second goal to Anthony Beauvillier in the third. This outing snapped a three-game slump for Ersson. During this stretch, he held a 0-2-1 record and allowed at least three goals in each contest. Prior to that stretch, Ersson posted an impressive 6-1 record with a .918 percent SV and a 2.13 GAA over his previous eight contests. The 25-year-old will look to carry this momentum into their first game out of the international break against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Matthew Tkachuk Tallies Three Points In Victory
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied three points during their 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening. Tkachuk found the back of the net on the power-play during the second period. Later in that frame, Tkachuk would add two primary assists, one on Aleksander Barkov's 14th goal of the season and Sam Bennett's 18th goal of the season. During this game, Tkachuk logged eight total shots on goal with one hit and a +2 rating. This outing also extended his point streak to six games. Over his past eight contests, Tkachuk has posted four three-point showings. During this impressive stretch, the 27-year-old has found the back of the net eight times and added eight helpers.
3 days ago
Thatcher Demko Exits Early On Saturday
According to the team, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) exited early during Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Demko was only able to play 10 minutes in the opening frame and was replaced by Kevin Lankinen. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the international break. Vancouver's next contest will be on February 22 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Demko stopped all six shots he faced prior to exiting. Entering Saturday, Demko has begun to turn the corner on a slow start as he posted a 3-1 record with a strong .952 percent SV and a 1.25 GAA. Overall, Demko has held a 6-6-3 record with an underwhelming .891 percent SV and a 2.87 GAA. If he were to miss time, Lankinen would become a viable streaming option in standard formats.
3 days ago
Igor Shesterkin Out For 1-2 Weeks With An Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury, Mollie Walker of The New York Post reports. The Rangers' No. 1 made his 39th start of the campaign on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins but will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dylan Garand has been called up from the minors to serve as Jonathan Quick's backup for the matchup. Based on the projected timeline, there's a good chance Shesterkin will be ready to return to action after the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Rangers are scheduled to continue the regular season on Feb. 22 against the Buffalo Sabres.
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