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Shea Theodore Takes Full Contact In Practice
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) took another step closer to his return to the lineup on Wednesday. According to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Theodore was full-contact in Wednesday's practice. Theodore wore a grey jersey, skating alongside healthy scratch Ben Hutton, indicating that he will not rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. However, it looks like he will be ready for action soon. Noah Hanifin will continue to have extra fantasy value on Thursday.
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Cole Sillinger Closing In On Return
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) could be available to return to the lineup this week. He has missed eight games due to a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Blue Jackets head coach Dave Evanson did not dismiss the possibility of Sillinger's return to action this week. His next chance to make a comeback will be on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. Columbus also has a game scheduled for Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sillinger remains on track for a career year, having totaled 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 54 outings. With Sean Monahan (wrist) also nearing his return, the Blue Jackets offense is about to receive a big boost.
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Sean Monahan May Return To Action This Week
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is close to returning to action, possibly as soon as this week. He participated in practice with the main group on Wednesday, and Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason has not ruled out Monahan rejoining the lineup before the week ends. After the practice session, Monahan said that he "felt great." A wrist injury has kept the veteran centerman out since Jan. 7. Monahan has been a point-per-game player for Columbus this season, tallying 14 goals and 27 assists in 41 games. The Blue Jackets will be back in action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers and will wrap up this week's schedule on Friday with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Filip Gustavsson Takes On Kraken Wednesday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. He will take the crease for the 47th time this season, trying to improve a 26-15-4 record. Gustavsson has posted four shutouts while registering a 2.57 goals-against average with a .915 save percentage. The Wild No. 1 has been one of the strongest fantasy options among goalies, but Gustavsson has been inconsistent since the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has won only four of his past nine appearances, dropping three of the last five. A matchup against a Seattle team that has a 14-19-0 road record gives Gustavsson a good opportunity to regain some momentum.
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Mackenzie Blackwood Expected To Face Maple Leafs
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to be in the crease for Wednesday's big clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scott Wedgewood has impressed with four consecutive wins, but the Avalanche go back to Blackwood on Wednesday, who had his own four-game winning run end with a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild a week ago. This was only his third loss since the start of February. Blackwood has had a great time with the Avalanche, posting an 18-7-3 record with two shutouts. He holds a .919 save percentage and has allowed 2.17 goals. Beating the Maple Leafs at their places is never easy, but the bookmakers expect Blackwood to collect the victory on Wednesday, listing Colorado as a -133 favorite.
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Joseph Woll Starts First Leg Of Back-To-Back Wednesday
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is set to start in Wednesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The Maple Leafs have two games in two nights and will likely turn to Anthony Stolarz in Thursday's clash against the New York Rangers. Although Woll hasn't seen much action lately, he has performed admirably when called upon. He boasts a record of 4-1-0 in his last five appearances. For the season, Woll holds a 23-12-0 record with a 2.76 goals-against average, a .905 save percentage, and one shutout. On Wednesday, Woll faces a challenging test against the NHL's leading scorer, Nathan MacKinnon, and Colorado's high-octane offense.
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Dmitry Orlov On Track To Return Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian rearguard has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. However, Orlov has looked good in practice since returning to the ice. "We will see where he's at, but I would assume he'd be ready to go," Hurricanes head coach Brind'Amour said about Orlov on Wednesday. Orlov has provided all-around production for fantasy managers, registering 24 points (four goals, 20 assists), 93 shots, 49 blocks, and 88 hits in 62 appearances. Scott Morrow has filled in for Orlov and is likely to exit the lineup on Thursday.
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Josh Manson Expected To Miss At Least Three Weeks
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to an upper-body injury. Manson sustained this injury during Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames. Manson already missed their previous game on Sunday and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season. With Manson sidelined, Erik Johnson should continue to have a consistent role in the bottom defensive pairing. Manson tallied two helpers over his last five contests with 11 hits and five blocked shots. Through 48 games this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net once and added 14 helpers. While Manson does not carry much scoring upside, he carries value in category leagues as he has tallied 109 hits with 59 blocked shots.
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Marcus Foligno Sitting On Wednesday
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (upper body) will remain sidelined on Wednesday evening when the Wild face the Seattle Kraken. Foligno was unable to play during their previous contest due to this injury. He will look to return to the lineup on Saturday when the Wild face the Buffalo Sabres. As a result, Brendan Gaunce will likely remain in the starting lineup and play on the fourth offensive line. Before his injury, Foligno was in the midst of a 10-game scoreless streak. During this stretch, Foligno has logged 37 hits with nine blocks and nine shots on goal. Through 67 total contests this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net 11 times and added 11 helpers with an eye-catching 219 hits. When Foligno is cleared to return, he will be a top option for hits in category formats.
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Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Wednesday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not suit up on Wednesday evening against the Seattle Kraken. Brodin has missed the previous eight contests due to this injury. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Zach Bogosian to remain in the starting lineup and play alongside Jon Merrill on the bottom pairing. Brodin's next opportunity to return to the starting lineup will be on Saturday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, Brodin tallied two points (two helpers) over his last seven contests. During this stretch, the 31-year-old tallied two hits with an impressive 14 blocked shots. Through 38 total contests this season, Brodin has found the back of the net four times and added 14 helpers with an impressive 81 blocked shots. When he does return, Brodin is a viable target when looking for blocked shots in category formats.
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Jake Christiansen Unlikely To Play On Thursday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (upper body) is not expected to play on Thursday evening when the Blue Jackets face the Panthers. Christiansen has missed the previous two contests and will likely extend this absence to three games. In addition, the 25-year-old was not present during Wednesday's practice, which is not a good sign. If Christiansen remains out on Thursday, Jack Johnson will likely remain in the starting lineup. Before this injury, Christiansen was riding a six-game scoreless streak. During this skid, Christiansen logged just three blocked shots with three hits. Through 65 total contests this season, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net once and added seven helpers. He has added 47 hits and 65 blocks. When he does return, Christiansen will only hold value in deeper leagues that reward blocked shots.
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Dmitry Kulikov Considered Week-To-Week
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) is viewed as week-to-week, according to head coach Paul Maurice. However, Maurice noted that he expects Kulikov to return before the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kulikov suffered this injury during their contest against the New York Islanders on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but expect him to remain out of the starting lineup for at least the next few weeks. Before the injury, the 34-year-old has tallied 13 points (four goals) across 68 contests this season. During this stretch, Kulikov has logged 110 hits with 70 blocked shots. While Kulikov remains out, Tobias Bjornfot will have a role in the starting lineup on the bottom defenseman pair. When Kulikov returns, he will only have value in formats that reward hits and blocks.
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Zach Hyman Busy In Tuesday's Victory
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman tallied three points in his return to the lineup on Tuesday evening. Hyman was unable to play in their previous contest but looked dominant in his return. In the opening frame, Hyman found the back of the net on a tip-in. In the second, Hyman would score his second goal of the evening. Later in the third, Hyman would tack on the primary helper on Mattias Ekholm's ninth goal of the campaign. This was his second three-point outing over his last five contests. During this five-game stretch, Hyman has found the back of the net four times and added six helpers. The 32-year-old has scored 24 goals and tallied 16 helpers through 62 games this season. Hyman remains a solid option in favorable matchups in DFS, playing in the Edmonton top-six alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
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Mikael Granlund Scores Game-Winner Over Anaheim
Dallas Stars right wing Mikael Granlund found the back of the net twice during their overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Granlund would score his first goal of the evening in the second frame during 5-on-5 play. Later in overtime, Granlund would seal the victory with his second goal of the evening, this time on a backhand shot. This was his first two-point outing in eight games. Over his previous nine contests, Granlund has scored three goals and added two helpers. In 68 contests this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net 18 times and added 38 helpers. He has logged 2.2 shots on goal per game with 48 hits and 52 blocks. Granlund will look to stay hot on the scoresheet during their next contest on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Jordan Kyrou Strikes Twice On Tuesday
St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou scored two goals during their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday evening. Kyrou scored his first goal in the second frame with a wrist shot. Later in the third, Kyrou would strike a second time with another wrist shot. This was the 26-year-old's third-straight contest tallying at least two points. Over his last 12 games, Kyrou has found the back of the net six times and added eight helpers. During this span, he tallied three of his assists on the power play and logged 32 total shots on goal. Through 69 games this season, Kyrou has scored 29 goals and added 29 helpers. Fantasy managers should continue to view Kyrou as a reliable forward in standard leagues and a solid play in DFS in favorable matchups.
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Logan Thompson Picks Up Win No. 30
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson picked up the 30th victory of the season on Tuesday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. Thompson stopped 23 of the 24 shots he saw. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Dylan Larkin beat him with a snap shot. Thompson would go on to shut the door for the remaining two periods. This outing extended his winning streak to an impressive five games. During this stretch, Thompson has held a .907 save percentage with a 2.36 GAA. Through 39 games this season, Thompson has held an impressive 30-4-5 record. The 28-year-old has posted a .917 save percentage with a 2.29 GAA and two shutouts. He remains a must-start goaltender in all matchups and a top play in DFS.
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Nazem Kadri Scores Goal, Adds Helper In Victory
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri tallied two points during their 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday evening. Kadri would do all of his damage in the opening frame. Kadri would find the back of the net on a wrist shot to tie the contest. Later in the frame, Kadri would tally the primary helper on Matt Coronato's eventual game-winning power-play goal. This outing snapped a two-game scoreless streak. Over his previous eight games, the 34-year-old has tallied seven points (four goals), with three of his points coming on the power play. Through 67 total games this season, Kadri has scored 24 goals and added 26 helpers while averaging 3.3 shots on goal per game. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
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Christian Dvorak Tallies Four Points On Tuesday
Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak tallied four points during their victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Dvorak opened the scoring by finding the back of the net in the first period. Then, in the final period, Dvorak would tally three helpers. One of his helpers was a secondary assist, while the other two were primary assists. This outing extended his point streak to two games. Before this two-game stretch, the 29-year-old was riding a five-game scoreless streak. Through 67 total contests this season, Dvorak has found the back of the net just eight times and added 17 helpers. Given his role in the Montreal middle six, he will only have value in deeper formats and is not a viable option in DFS competitions.
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Shea Theodore Returns To Practice Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) returned to practice on Tuesday, wearing a non-contact jersey. This marks his first practice since Theodore injured his arm while playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Theodore on the shelf, Vegas has lost four of its last five games. The star defenseman has tallied 48 points (seven goals, 41 assists) in 55 games this season. Noah Hanifin's fantasy stock has significantly increased following Theodore's injury, as he has replaced him on the first power-play unit. Before going scoreless over the past three games, Hanifin bagged nine points (three goals, six assists) in eight contests, including five power-play points.
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William Karlsson Nearing Return
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) practiced in a full-contact jersey on Tuesday and could be an option for Thursday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Swedish veteran has been out for 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt in January, Karlsson posted seven goals and 18 points in 38 appearances. It has been an underwhelming campaign for Karlsson after he went for 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games last season. On Tuesday, Karlsson skated on the third line with Reilly Smith and Nicolas Roy. He will also operate on the second power-play unit when he is ready to return.
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