David Bednar Earns Save No. 7

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar picked up his seventh save of the season Friday against the Reds. Bednar is now tied for the league lead in saves with seven. He allowed no runs on no hits while striking out a batter during the ninth inning in the 4-3 Pirates victory. Friday was Pittsburgh's fifth straight win, […]

Kyle Schwarber Crushes Solo Home Run Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit a homer Friday in a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Schwarber's solo shot came in the seventh inning off Rockies reliever Dinelson Lamet. The veteran slugger is known for the long ball and can hit them in bunches, making him a crucial player in fantasy leagues. So far, he has […]

Aaron Nola Goes Seven Innings Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola pitched in seven innings, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three batters Friday. Nola's efforts helped his team secure a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struggled early in the game, giving up three runs in the first inning. However, the […]

Rowdy Tellez Smacks Homer Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez cracked a solo home run in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox Friday. Tellez blasted a solo shot in the fourth inning to tie the game. The slugger is slashing .242/.338/.548 with six home runs and 15 RBI over 18 games in 2023. His heavy bat makes him an […]

Alexandar Georgiev Guarding The Cage Against Seattle

Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev will start in Game 2 of the first-round Western Conference series against the Seattle Kraken Thursday. Despite stopping 27 out of 30 shots in Game 1 on Tuesday, the 27-year-old suffered a brutal loss as his team was defeated 3-1 by the Kraken. However, his impressive performance throughout the season […]

Philipp Grubauer Gets The Nod For Game 2

Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer was fantastic in Game 1 against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, stopping 34 out of 35 shots and leading his team to a 3-1 victory on Tuesday. This was a notable improvement over his regular season stats, where he had a 17-14-4 record, a 2.85 goals-against average, and an […]

Connor Hellebuyck Tending Twine In Game 2 Versus Vegas

In Game 1, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn't face a lot of shots but still managed to make 16 saves out of 17 shots. His play helped secure a 5-1 victory over Vegas in the series opener. This season, the 29-year-old had an outstanding regular season record of 37-25-2, with a .920 save percentage […]

Laurent Brossoit The Confirmed Game 2 Starter For Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Laurent Brossoit will be in goal Thursday for Game 2 against Winnipeg in their first-round playoff series matchup. Brossoit was shelled by the Jets in Game 1, allowing four goals on 30 shots in a 5-1 loss. Before the playoffs, the 30-year-old was excellent during the 11 games he played in […]

Brandon Montour Collects Two Goals To Defeat Boston

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour scored twice to beat the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the series 6-3 on Wednesday. Montour logged over 22 minutes of total ice time in the game, and his goals came in the game's third frame. He now has two markers and 11 helpers in 38 career playoff contests. […]

Leon Draisaitl Clutch In Oilers Game 2 Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored one goal and added two assists in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Draisaitl also compiled three shots on goal and contributed five hits. The German-born centerman is a pivotal component of the Oiler's offensive production. He has recorded 100 points in four out of his […]

Roope Hintz Logs Hat Trick In Game 2 Against Wild

Dallas Stars winger Roope Hintz scored three times and logged an assist Wednesday against the Wild. The Stars destroyed Minnesota 7-3 in Game 2 of the series. Hintz also contributed four shots on goal and blocked one shot in the Star's defensive zone. He also had one goal in Game 1 on Monday. The 27-year-old […]

Matt Bush Earns First Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Bush recorded his first save of the season, beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday. Bush pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing no hits or earned runs to clinch the save. The 37-year-old is 1-for-2 in save opportunities this year. Bush has a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and eight strikeouts […]

Corey Kluber Records His Fourth Loss Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber was charged with another loss Wednesday, losing to Minnesota 10-4. Kluber pitched in five innings and allowed seven runs on six hits. He struck out four Twins batters while giving up two walks in the contest. The 37-year-old is now 0-4 with an 8.50 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, […]

Nolan Arenado Struggles At The Plate Versus Arizona

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado did not record any hits, going 0-for-4 at the plate in a 14-5 win over Arizona Wednesday. Nevertheless, he contributed to the team's success by drawing one walk, stealing one base, and scoring one run. Although he has experienced a recent slump with no hits in four out […]

Joe Ryan Picks Up Win Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan tossed six innings, allowing three runs on six hits in a 10-4 win over Boston Wednesday. The 26-year-old is off to a fantastic start with a 4-0 record, a 3.24 ERA, and a 0.76 WHIP. He's thrown in 25 innings so far, striking out 29 opposing batters. Ryan is […]

Gabriel Vilardi Likely Back Wednesday For Kings

Los Angeles Kings winger Gabriel Vilardi has been absent from play since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and could not play in Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday. However, he has stated that he feels fit and prepared to return to the Kings for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 23-year-old had a strong […]

Ilya Samsonov Projected Starter Versus Tampa Bay

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will take the crease for Game 1 against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Samsonov had an impressive first season with the Maple Leafs, finishing with a 27-10-5 record, a .919 save percentage, and a 2.33 goals-against-average. With eight NHL playoff games under his belt, the Russian netminder has recorded a […]

Connor Hellebuyck Likely Between The Pipes Against Vegas

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will likely be starting in Game 1 against Vegas. Hellebuyck had an outstanding regular season, ranking second in Jets history for wins in a season with a 37-25-2 record, a 2.49 goals-against-average, and a .920 save percentage. He has played in 35 previous playoff games and posted a 16-19-0 record, […]

Philipp Grubauer The Likely Game 1 Starter For Seattle

Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer will likely be tending twine in Game 1 against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday. Grubauer finished another lackluster regular season with the Kraken, compiling a 17-14-4 record, a 2.85 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage. However, the 31-year-old boasts an impressive playoff history, having recorded a 19-10-1 record with […]

Alexandar Georgiev Starts Game 1 For Colorado

Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev will mind the crease in Game 1 against Seattle Tuesday. Georgiev had a remarkable first season with the defending Stanley Cup champs, achieving the second-most wins in franchise history with a 40-16-6 record, a 2.53 goals-against-average, and a .935 save percentage. While the 27-year-old has never started an NHL playoff […]

Joonas Korpisalo Minding The Crease Against Oilers

On Monday, Los Angeles Kings goalie Joonas Korpisalo will be between the pipes against Edmonton in Game 1 of their playoff series. Korpisalo closed the regular season with an 18-14-4 record, a .915 save percentage, and a 2.87 goals-against-average in 39 games split between Los Angeles and Columbus. With nine NHL playoff games under his […]

Jake Oettinger Tending Twine Versus Minnesota

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger will be in goal against the Minnesota Wild Monday. Oettinger had an exceptional 2022-23 season, with an impressive 37-11-11 record, a 2.37 goals-against-average, and a .919 save percentage. Being only 24 years old, Oettinger brings valuable playoff experience, having previously played in nine NHL playoff games. He, unfortunately, lost both […]

Alex Lyon Gets The Nod Against Boston

Florida Panthers goalie Alex Lyon will be starting in goal against Boston Monday. In the last few months of the season, Lyon proved a valuable asset for the Panthers by securing points in seven of his previous eight starts, finishing with an impressive 9-4-2 record, a 2.89 goals-against-average, and a .914 save percentage. Although the […]

Antti Raanta Likely Between The Pipes For Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta could start in Game 1 Monday against the New York Islanders. Raanta spent most of the 2022-23 season as a backup for the Hurricanes but ended the campaign on a high note with an impressive 19-3-3 record, 2.23 goals-against-average, and a .910 save percentage. Despite his limited playing time during […]

Ilya Sorokin Likely To Start Series Against Carolina

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin will likely start to kick off the playoffs in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes Monday. Sorokin struggled against Carolina in the regular season, winning one of four games. However, the Russian netminder had an incredible campaign posting a 31-22-7 record, a 2.34 goals-against-average, and a .924 save percentage. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/17/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! Monday promises to be a bustling day as the playoffs kick off, featuring a total of four games on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insights into the schedule and assist you in identifying potential goal scorers for your DFS lineups. As the playoffs commence, each game carries significant weight, making it […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Snags Another Bag Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. swiped his seventh bag of the season and added a run scored, beating Kansas City 5-4 Sunday. In the last seven games, Acuna reached base safely six times. The 25-year-old is slashing .373/.455/.567 while hitting three home runs and 11 RBI through 16 games. Acuna is already showing that […]

Ozzie Albies Cracks Third Home Run Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies crushed his third home run of the season in a close 5-4 victory over Kansas City Sunday. Atlanta has won 12 of their first 16 games. Albies homer came in the fourth frame off Zack Greinke. He also smacked a double later in the contest. In 65 at-bats, Albies […]

Zac Gallen Earns Win Sunday For Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen picked up the win Sunday in a 5-0 win over Miami. Gallen tossed 6.2 innings, giving up zero runs on two hits. He struck out seven Marlin batters. The 27-year-old is off to a great start, and in his last 13.2 innings, he's recorded 18 strikeouts while not giving […]

Marcus Semien Smacks Grand Slam In Rangers Victory

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien unloaded a grand slam in a 9-1 win over Houston on Sunday. Semien went 2-for-5 in the contest. The 32-year-old is batting lead-off, and he currently has a .250 batting average with two home runs, 12 RBI, and four doubles in the first month of the season. He's only […]