NHL News
Andrei Svechnikov Could Return To Action Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) returned to the ice on Monday and could be ready to rejoin the action in Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian forward has been unavailable for three games due to an upper-body injury. "We'll find out," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said when asked if Svechnikov could play Thursday. "We've got a couple more days. We'll see where he's at." Before exiting the lineup, Svechnikov went five consecutive games without recording any points. However, a haul of 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 63 games places him among Carolina's top scorers this season. He leads the team with nine power-play goals.
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Dustin Wolf Faces Maple Leafs Monday
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will take on Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The impressive rookie will attempt to bounce back from two consecutive defeats. In his last outing, Wolf was defeated 4-2 by the Colorado Avalanche, and he also suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks last week. Wolf has posted a record of 22-13-5 with three shutouts, while his goals-against average is at 2.54 and his save percentage at .914. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a good campaign but appears to be struggling at the moment and will not be a good fantasy option for Monday. Toronto has already lit up Wolf once in 2024-25, as the young netminder coughed up five goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 loss on Feb. 4.
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Jake Allen Searches For Third Consecutive Victory Monday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will be between the pipes on Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran netminder will log his 25th start of the campaign. It has been a season of ups and downs for Allen, who is sporting an 11-13-1 record. He has allowed 2.60 goals while registering a .911 save percentage with four shutouts. Against the Blue Jackets, Allen will attempt to win a third consecutive outing for the first time this season. He has beaten Philadelphia and Edmonton in back-to-back appearances, giving up three total goals. On Monday, Allen may not need to do much to secure another victory, as Columbus has been shut out in two consecutive games and three times in its last five contests.
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Jet Greaves Receives Starting Nod Monday
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves will start in Monday's contest against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old was called up from the minors on an emergency basis on Friday and will take over the crease on Monday, with Elvis Merzlikins (personal) remaining out of the lineup. Greaves has won each of his last two starts in the NHL but hasn't made a single appearance in the big league since Nov. 30. He carries a 2-1-2 record for the season with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. On Monday, Greaves faces a challenging matchup against a team that has netted at least three goals in each of its past four games. This streak includes a 5-3 victory for New Jersey over Columbus last Tuesday.
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Ivan Fedotov Starts Against Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov will be in the crease for Monday's tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Fedotov carries a 5-11-3 record for the campaign and is unlikely to improve it against a Lightning team that boasts the second-best offense in the league and a 23-8-2 home record. However, Fedotov was victorious in this matchup on Nov. 7, saving 22 of 23 shots in a 2-1 shootout win. Four of Fedotov's five wins this season came in November. The Russian netminder has not recorded a single shutout, allowing 3.08 goals for the campaign with a poor .884 save percentage.
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Joonas Korpisalo Starts For Bruins Monday
Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been named the starter for Monday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He will receive the starting nod for the 20th time this season, heading into action with a 10-7-2 record. Korpisalo's wins this season include a 3-1 victory against Buffalo on Dec. 21, during which he made 19 saves. The Finnish netminder has posted a respectable 2.78 goals-against average with three shutouts, but he has a lowly .896 save percentage. Fantasy managers never really know what they will get with Korpisalo. However, since the Sabres have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and have only won nine road outings all season, Korpisalo looks like a solid fantasy option on Monday.
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Joseph Woll Starting On Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Calgary Flames. Anthony Stolarz has gotten the nod in each of the previous two contests. In Woll's last start, he picked up a victory and allowed three goals on 33 shots. Over his previous four games, Woll has held a 3-1 record with an underwhelming .871 save percentage with a 3.90 GAA. However, before this stretch, the 26-year-old held a strong 2.61 GAA with a .915 save percentage over his last seven games. Fantasy managers should view Woll as a top option in DFS, facing a Calgary offense that has struggled to generate consistent offensive opportunities. Stolarz will likely get the nod in their next contest on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche.
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Nick Jensen Not Expected To Play On Tuesday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) is still limited by this injury and is not expected to play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, but it appears the 34-year-old will likely miss his second-straight contest. If he were to miss this game, Jensen would then be hoping to return on Thursday to face the Colorado Avalanche. Before his injury, Jensen tallied one point (an assist) with three hits and six blocked shots over his last four contests. Through 60 total contests this season, Jensen has found the back of the net three times and added 16 helpers. He has logged 74 blocked shots and added 47 hits. When he does return, he will only have value in deeper formats that reward blocked shots.
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Dylan Strome Battling Illness
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) is battling an illness but is hoping to be ready for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, as it should provide more clarity on his availability. The 28-year-old has tallied six points (three goals) over his last six contests. During this stretch, Strome has held a -1 rating and logged 10 shots on goal. Through 67 contests this season, Strome is on pace to enjoy a career season as he has found the back of the net 21 times and added 44 helpers. Strome has tallied 26 points on the power play and averaged 1.8 shots on goal per game. If Strome were to miss Tuesday's game, fantasy managers should expect Pierre Luc-Dubois to move up to the top offensive line.
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Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday, Viewed As Day-To-Day
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening but is viewed as "day-to-day." Brodin was able to skate after practice, which is a promising sign he will not be sidelined for much longer. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Wednesday evening when they host the Seattle Kraken. Brodin has missed their previous seven contests with this injury. Before the injury, the 31-year-old tallied two points (both helpers) with two hits and 14 blocked shots over his last seven contests. Through 38 total games, Brodin has logged an impressive 81 blocked shots with 18 points (four goals). With Brodin sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Zach Bogosian to remain in the starting lineup.
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Josh Norris Not Playing On Monday
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) will not suit up on Monday evening when the Sabres travel to Boston to face the Bruins. Norris was unable to participate in their last contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. The Sabres acquired Norris from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline. Through his first three contests in Buffalo, Norris has tallied two points with one goal. With Norris sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Ryan McLeod to continue to operate as the No. 2 center. Through 56 games this season, the former 19th overall pick has found the back of the net 21 times and added 14 helpers.
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JJ Peterka Ruled Out For Monday's Contest
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will not suit up on Monday evening when the Sabres face the Boston Bruins. The 23-year-old has missed the previous two contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. With Peterka sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Jordan Greenway to continue to have a role on the top forward line alongside Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson. Before his injury, Peterka tallied four goals with six helpers over his last nine contests. Through 61 total games this season, Peterka has found the back of the net 19 times and added 32 helpers, with 12 of his points coming on the power play.
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Cole Perfetti Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory
Winnipeg Jets left wing Cole Perfetti tallied a goal and an assist during their overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday evening. Perfetti would find the back of the net in the opening frame during 5-on-5 play. In overtime, Perfetti would tally the primary helper to set up Dylan Samberg on the game-winning goal. This was his second two-point outing over his last three contests. Before this recent surge, the 23-year-old tallied just one point (a goal) over his last six games. Through 68 total games this season, Perfetti has enjoyed a career season. He has found the back of the 14 times and added 28 helpers, with 14 of his points coming on the power play. Fantasy managers should expect Perfetti to continue to play on the second offensive line, which makes him a solid forward in all standard leagues.
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Karel Vejmelka Earns Victory On Sunday
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped 18 of the 19 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday evening. The shot remained quite even through most of the contest, but Vejmelka was able to step up when called on. His lone mistake came in the second frame when Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes scored on the power play. This was a nice bounce-back showing for Vejmelka, as he allowed three goals on just 21 shots during his previous game. Over his previous six contests, the 28-year-old has struggled to find consistency as he has held a 3-1-2 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Fantasy managers should expect Vejmelka to remain in the starting crease in their next contest on Tuesday evening against a potent Edmonton offense.
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Jordan Kyrou Tallies Three Points On Sunday
St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou tallied three points during their victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Kyrou would add the secondary assist on Brayden Schenn's opening goal. In the second period, Kyrou would tally another secondary assist, this time on Dylan Holloway's power-play goal. In the third period, Kyrou would tally his second power-play point with the primary assist on Jake Neighbours' 18th goal of the season. This was Kyrou's second straight three-point outing. Over his last 11 contests, the 26-year-old has found the back of the net four times and added eight helpers. Through 68 games this season, Kyrou has tallied 56 points (27 goals), with 15 of his points coming on the power play. He remains a solid play in all standard leagues while playing in the top six of the St. Louis offense.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Dishes Out Three Helpers
Edmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied three helpers during their 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday evening. In the first period, Nugent-Hopkins tallied the primary assist on Corey Perry's power-play goal. In the second, Nugent-Hopkins would set up Viktor Arvidsson to score his ninth goal of the season. Then, in the final frame, Nugent-Hopkins would tally his third primary helper of the evening, this time on Connor McDavid's 25th goal of the season. This outing snapped a three-game scoreless streak for Nugent-Hopkins. Before this skid, the 31-year-old tallied six points (five helpers) over his last nine contests. In 66 games, the former first-overall selection has found the back of the net 16 times and added 26 assists. He should continue to be viewed as a solid DFS play in favorable matchups.
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Cale Makar Tallies Three Points On Sunday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied three points during their overtime victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Makar would tally his first point with a primary assist on Martin Necas' power-play goal in the opening frame. In the second, Makar would dish out his second helper, this time the secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's strike. In overtime, Makar would power Colorado to the victory as he found the back of the net on a wrist shot. This outing snapped his brief three-game skid. Before this skid, Makar tallied 17 points (nine goals) over his last nine games. Through 68 total games this season, the 26-year-old has found the back of the net 25 times and added 53 helpers. Makar has tallied 31 of his points on the power play. He remains a must-start player in all leagues and a strong lineup anchor in DFS.
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Dmitry Kulikov Injured On Sunday
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) sustained an injury during their loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday. Kulikov logged six minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He did not get on the scoresheet before exiting and tallied two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. If Kulikov were to sit out, the Panthers would need to promote a defenseman from their AHL affiliate. Leading up to Sunday, Kulikov tallied two points (one goal) over his past six games with 11 hits and seven blocked shots. Through 68 total contests this season, the 34-year-old has tallied 13 points (four goals) with 110 hits and 70 blocked shots.
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Igor Shesterkin Remains In Rangers Crease Sunday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is set to play for the second consecutive day on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. He produced his fifth shutout of the season in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Shesterkin also defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night, so he is in the midst of a very busy stretch and will make his third appearance in four days. Shesterkin has not won three consecutive starts since January when he had his season-best four-game winning streak. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner boasts a 23-22-4 record for the season and has given up 2.79 goals with a .907 save percentage. Following a tough stretch, the Oilers are on a 3-2-0 run and are sure to present a stern test for Shesterkin on Sunday.
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John Gibson Still Out On Sunday
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues. At the start of the week, reports indicated that Gibson had been cleared to return to the lineup, but the Ducks have continued to navigate the 2024-25 season without him. Gibson has a 9-10-2 record for the campaign, allowing 2.82 goals with a .910 save percentage. Lukas Dostal, who is sporting a 20-17-5 record, has received heavy usage during Gibson's absence and will make another start in Sunday's contest.
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