Vincent Trocheck Picks Up Two Assists In Thursday's Win

Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck produced two third-period assists during a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. The 25-year-old was a plus-one with four penalty minutes and three shots in the contest. Trocheck has had a decent start to the season with three goals and eight assists through 12 games. The slick […]

Vikings Defense Records 10 Sacks, TD In Win Over Lions

The Minnesota Vikings defense came to play in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. The unit only allowed nine points and set a new franchise record with 10 sacks in the game. Danielle Hunter also scored a fumble recovery touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Aside from a Week […]

Kyle Rudolph Has Two Receptions In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph picked up 28 yards on two catches during a Week 9 win over the Detroit Lions. The Vikings were missing Stefon Diggs (ribs) in this one, but Rudolph failed to capitalize. The Notre Dame product has not scored a touchdown since Week 3. He has also been held under […]

Latavius Murray Picks Up 31 Yards, Records TD In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray rushed 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown in a 24-9 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Murray also snagged one reception for 16 yards. Dalvin Cook returned from a five-week absence and ended up out-snapping Murray. The Vikings are heading into a Week 10 bye […]

Kirk Cousins Quiet In Week 9 Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 16 of 22 passes for 164 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 24-9 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Cousins was without elite pass-catcher Stefon Diggs (ribs) in this one. He was not sharp throughout the game, highlighted by an ugly pick thrown to Darius […]

Dalvin Cook Tallies 109 All-Purpose Yards In Return To Action

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushed 10 times for 89 yards during his return from a five-week hamstring injury In Week 9. Cook also caught four receptions for 20 yards. The sophomore has been a massive fantasy disappointment this season, but Sunday's game was a positive step forward. He broke some tackles on a […]

Adam Thielen's Streak Ends; Scores Touchdown In Week 9 Win

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen saw his streak of eight consecutive 100-yard games come to an end, but he did haul in a touchdown reception during a 24-9 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Thielen picked up four catches for 22 yards in the game. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins only attempted 22 […]

Ben Bishop Has Wins In Four Of His Last Five Starts

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop allowed three goals on 32 shots during a 4-3 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Bishop started the season slowly but has won four of his last five starts. The towering netminder has a 6-4-0 record to go along with a 2.32 goals-against average, .923 save percentage, […]

Jason Spezza Picks Up Two Points In Saturday's Win

Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza had a goal and an assist during a 4-3 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Spezza has been surprisingly productive to start the season with three goals and seven assists in 13 games. Spezza was horrendous last season registering 26 points in 78 games, but the offseason […]

Jamie Benn Scores Sixth Goal Of The Season

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn buried a goal during the second period of a 4-3 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Benn has been his consistent self to start the season with six goals, five assists, 21 hits, 16 blocks, and 37 shots through 13 games. Benn is especially valuable in […]

Jaroslav Halak Continues To Be Outstanding

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak allowed a single goal on 40 shots, but the offense was shut out by the Nashville Predators during a 1-0 loss. Halak has been stellar this season and has wrestled away starts from the incumbent Tuukka Rask. The veteran netminder owns a 4-1-2 record to go along with a 1.45 […]

Pekka Rinne Celebrates Extension With Shutout Win

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne inked a two-year extension on Saturday afternoon and then proceeded to shut out the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Rinne made 26 saves in the 1-0 victory and improved his record to 5-1-0 on the season. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been one of the best fantasy goalies in […]

Roman Josi Scores Only Goal In Shutout Win

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi scored a highlight-reel goal that ended up as the game-winner during a 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Josi fired 10 shots on goal during 25:50 of ice time in the contest. The Swiss rearguard had a quiet start to the season but responded with four points […]

Frederik Andersen Picks Up First Shutout Of Season

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen was perfect against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. The Danish netminder made 31 saves en route to a 5-0 shutout victory. Andersen started the season slowly, which has become a common habit for him. He has since responded by allowing two goals or less in seven of his […]

Morgan Rielly Nets Two Goals In Blowout Win

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly scored twice, once on the power play, during a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Rielly cooled a bit after setting records during the first few games of the season. He has responded with a three-game point streak and now has six goals, 12 assists, nine […]

Kasperi Kapanen Picks Up Two Points Against Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen had two assists during a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Kapanen was a plus-three with one shot and three hits in the contest. The 22-year-old has six goals and six assists through 14 games this season. He is currently playing alongside Patrick Marleau and […]

Mitchell Marner Grabs Two Assists In Saturday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner nabbed two assists, one on the power play, during a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Marner had six shots, one hit, and one block in 20:53 of ice time. The 21-year-old has been electric to start the season alongside John Tavares. Marner has four […]

John Tavares Dominant In Win Over Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares scored a goal and added an assist during a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Tavares fired six shots on net during the contest. The 28-year-old was highly noticeable in this one as he seemed to be everywhere on the ice. Tavares has enjoyed a fantastic […]

Evgeni Malkin Invisible As Point Streak Comes To An End

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin only mustered one shot on net in 19:42 of ice time during a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Malkin had a nine-game point streak coming into the contest. Even with the goose egg, the talented Russian has had a fantastic start to the season. Malkin […]

Matt Murray Shelled By Maple Leafs

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray allowed five goals on 31 shots during a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Murray has now lost three straight starts. The 24-year-old has a 4-3-1 record with a 3.68 goals-against average, .890 save percentage, and one shutout. Murray and the Penguins have hit a bit […]

Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Watch - Pominville's Rapid Rise

The waiver wire is a resource that separates the great fantasy managers from the bad. Someone that can track trends, investigate injuries, and sniff out stashes has a massive advantage over the less-intuitive managers in their league. In this piece, I'll be going over some widely-available players that can help lead your team to fantasy glory. […]

Taylor Hall Sees Nine-Game Point Streak Come To An End

New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall failed to record a point in 20:01 of ice time during a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Hall was riding a nine-game point streak heading into the contest. The 26-year-old winger has still had a fantastic start to the season with two goals, […]

Thomas Greiss Continues Stellar Start To Season

New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss made 35 saves during a 3-0 shutout victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Greiss has been outstanding for the Islanders to start the campaign with a 4-2-0 record, 1.85 goals-against average, and .944 save percentage. Unfortunately, the veteran netminder still finds himself in a timeshare situation […]

Josh Bailey Extends Point Streak To Eight Games

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey picked up one assist at even strength and one on the power play during Saturday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. Bailey has been terrific to start the campaign with points in 11 of his 13 games. The 29-year-old is currently riding an eight-game point streak. He […]

Jordan Eberle Scores Power-Play Goal In Win Over Devils

New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle ripped home a power-play marker during a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Eberle has had a quiet start to the season with four goals and three assists through 13 games, but three of the goals have come in his past three contests. The […]

Brock Nelson Continues Hot Streak

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson buried a wrister past Keith Kinkaid during the second period of Saturday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. Nelson has been an offensive monster lately, tallying six goals, one assist, and a plus-eight rating over his past seven games. Nelson has taken over the top-line center role for […]

Jonathan Bernier Ineffective In Loss

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier allowed four goals on 42 shots during a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Bernier was hung out to dry by his defense in this game as they allowed several premium scoring chances. The veteran netminder saw his record fall to 1-3-0 to go along with […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Has Three Goals In Past Four Games

Detroit Red Wings right wing Tyler Bertuzzi scored a goal that would have made Miguel Cabrera proud on Saturday night. Bertuzzi swung for the fences and batted a puck past Mikko Koskinen during a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Bertuzzi has five goals, three assists, and 19 penalty minutes through 14 games this season. […]

Dylan Larkin Continues To Produce

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin picked up an assist during a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Larkin has tallied eight points over his past four games. The 22-year-old has blossomed into the Red Wings' offensive leader this season as he's produced six goals, nine assists, six special-team points, and 46 […]

Keith Kinkaid Let Down By His Offense Against Islanders

New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid allowed two goals on 32 shots during a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Kinkaid has one win in his past five starts after starting the season strong. He has a 5-4-1 record this year with a 2.68 goals-against average, .913 save percentage, and two […]