Sami Vatanen Getting It Done For Devils

With seven points in his last seven games, New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen (26 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues) has emerged as the No. 1 defenseman in New Jersey. It was unclear what his offensive role would be on a team that already spouted Will Butcher (39 percent owned) and Damon Severson (5 percent), but […]

Matt Murray Back On The Ice For Pens

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray returned to practice Friday after missing the last two games with a concussion, a result of taking a puck to the head during practice. It's unclear if he'll suit up to face the Islanders on Saturday, but the first sign would be the Pens sending down either Tristan Jarry or Casey […]

Cam Atkinson Heating Up For Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson (56 percent owned) scored his 13th goal of the season last night in a 5-2 loss to the LA Kings. While that only puts him at 26 points over the year, which is a far cry from what fantasy owners expected, he has piled up seven goals and 13 […]

Taylor Hall Keeps Streak Alive, Patrick Maroon Gets On Scoresheet In Devils Loss

Newly-acquired New Jersey Devils forward Patrick Maroon (38 percent owned) added two assists in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. His first helper came on the power play when he set up the red-hot Taylor Hall, whose 28th goal of the season gave him the longest "official" point streak for a Devils […]

Patrick Maroon Debuts For Devils On Thursday

New Jersey Devils forward Patrick Maroon (owned in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues) will make his New Jersey debut on Thursday versus the Panthers after being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers at the trade deadline. He is expected to start on the fourth line with Brian Boyle and Blake Coleman but also on the top […]

Casey DeSmith In Again For Penguins Versus Bruins

Look for Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith (owned in 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues) to lead the Penguins on the ice for warmups ahead of Thursday's game against the Bruins. While he allowed three goals against the Devils on Tuesday, he still sported a strong .921 save percentage and has been great all year when […]

Cory Schneider To Return Tonight Against Florida

New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (owned in 78 percent of Yahoo! leagues) is expected to return to the crease Thursday after missing the last month with a groin injury. His 2.79 goals-against average this year is underwhelming, and with the Panthers having won three in a row and seven of their last 10 games, he might […]

Thomas Vanek To Debut, Nick Foligno To Return To Blue Jackets On Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Thomas Vanek (owned in 15 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) joined left wing Nick Foligno (32 percent) on the second line with center Alex Wennberg (19 percent) during Wednesday's practice, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Vanek is set to make his debut as a Blue Jacket after they acquired him […]