Jeff Skinner Re-Enters Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Jeff Skinner will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Utah. Skinner's season has not gone well, and he was named a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. On Tuesday, he will be welcomed back in the lineup, with Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch also planning to do some line shuffling. Skinner, […]

Simon Holmstrom Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) is considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old has been ever-present for the Islanders this season but had to exit the lineup on Tuesday against Toronto because of an upper-body injury. Holmstrom has quietly enjoyed a good campaign, sitting fourth on the team in scoring. He has posted nine […]

Kirill Kaprizov Will Remain Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's matchup against Nashville. He will sit out a third consecutive contest. Minnesota considers Kaprizov day-to-day, so he should be good to go again soon. His next chance to return will come Thursday against Washington. Matt Boldy will continue in a […]

Kris Letang Out On Tuesday, Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will not play on Tuesday against Detroit and is considered day-to-day. Letang will be absent for a second consecutive game. Nate Clurman replaced him in the lineup on Sunday versus the Islanders. However, Marcus Pettersson (lower body) might play against the Red Wings instead of Clurman. He's been […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for December 31, 2024 (Premium Content)

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/31/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Alec Martinez Nearing Return

According to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (neck) is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Winter Classic. The veteran defenseman has been on the injured reserve since December 13, but seeing him listed as day-to-day could suggest he is nearing a return. Martinez has already missed the required ten games, […]

Kaapo Kakko Tallies Two Helpers On Monday

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko tallied two helpers in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Kakko tallied the primary assist on Jaden Schwartz's eventual game-winning tally in the third period. Later in this frame, Kakko added another primary assist, this time on Matty Beniers' sixth goal of the season. Since […]

Jaden Schwartz Tallies Three Points On Monday

Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz tallied three points in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Schwartz tallied two helpers in the opening frame. He tallied the secondary assist on Yanni Gourde's sixth goal of the season and the primary assist on Andre Burakovsky's third of the season. In the final […]

Jesper Boqvist Leads Florida To Victory Over New York

Florida Panthers right wing Jesper Boqvist scored twice during their victory over the New York Rangers on Monday evening. Boqvist gave Florida a lead late in the second frame when he beat Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. He then got on the scoresheet once again in the final frame, which eventually served […]

Gabriel Vilardi Strikes Twice On Monday Evening

Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi scored twice in their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Vilardi did all of his damage in the third period, both times on the power-play. Vilardi found the back of the net for the first time on a snap shot. Later in the frame, he scored again […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Shutout Victory On Monday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots he faced on Monday evening en route to defeating the Nashville Predators. The Jets had the majority of shots in this contest, but Hellebuyck was able to keep the door shut when called upon. The 31-year-old netminder has now won six straight starts. Over this stretch, […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 31, 2024

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Karel Vejmelka Takes On Kraken Monday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will be the man between the pipes for the team on Monday against Seattle. He gets the nod for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Jaxson Stauber likely working on Tuesday against Edmonton in the final game of 2024. Vejmelka has been in good form throughout the campaign […]

Jake Walman Out On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Walman, who has notched an impressive 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings, has resumed skating but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Henry Thrun has worked on the first defensive pairing during Walman's absence, […]

William Eklund To Miss Third Straight Game On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The talented winger has returned to the ice but isn't yet ready for game action, missing a third consecutive contest. Eklund is tied for the second-most points on the team with 27 (seven goals, 20 […]

Jonathan Drouin Ready To Rejoin Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which has kept Drouin out for 16 games. Overall, Drouin has been limited to just five appearances in 2024-25. He has bagged two goals and two assists. The silky […]

Shayne Gostisbehere To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) will be forced to spend some time on the sidelines. Gostisbehere exited the lineup at the weekend, missing his first game of the season. On Monday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour revealed that the offensive defenseman will be out for "more than day-to-day." Gostisbehere is tied for seventh […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Misses Practice With An Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) was not on the ice for Monday's practice. He's feeling under the weather, and it's unclear if Ekman-Larsson can shake off the illness in time for Tuesday's contest against the Islanders. The Swedish blue-liner has so far featured in all 37 games this season, offering decent fantasy value […]

Auston Matthews To Remain Out On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Matthews practiced on Monday but will be absent for a fifth straight contest. The Maple Leafs captain will get the next opportunity to return on Thursday when Toronto has a rematch scheduled with the Islanders. The team […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/30/24): NHL DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]

Anze Kopitar Leads Los Angeles To Comeback Victory Over Philadelphia

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar tallied two goals to lead Los Angeles to a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday evening. The Kings were trailing heading into the third period but Kopitar struck twice to put them on top. Kopitar's first tally of the final frame came on a deflection […]

Jamie Benn Tallies Three Points On Sunday

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn tallied a goal and two assists in their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening. Benn found the back of the net in the final minutes of the opening frame on a wrist shot. He then tallied the primary assist on Jason Robertson's power-play goal in the second […]

Leevi Merilainen Stands Tall In Sunday's Victory

Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced in his victory over one of the top clubs in the sport, the Minnesota Wild. Merilainen's lone blemish came in the opening frame as Frederick Gaudreau scored on a tip-in. However, Merilainen was able to shut Minnesota down the rest of the […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice In Sunday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice during their loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Draisaitl scored the game's opening goal on the power-play on a snap shot that beat Anaheim netminder Lukas Dostal. Then in the second, Draisaitl struck again on the power-play, this time on a slap […]

Ilya Samsonov Posts 31-Save Shutout On Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped all 31 shots he faced en route to shutting out the Calgary Flames on Sunday evening. The Knights claimed the lead in the second frame and Samsonov was able to keep the door shut throughout. The backup goaltender is now riding a four-game win streak. Over this impressive […]

Sidney Crosby Sets Franchise Record In Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby set the Penguins assist record in their victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday evening. Crosby made history in the second frame by tallying the primary assist on Michael Bunting's power-play tally. This assist put him above Mario Lemieux for the most assists in Penguins history. Crosby finished this […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 30, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Elias Pettersson To Sit Out Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available for the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced Pettersson is "a week away" from returning. This might mean he also won't be available for Friday's home game against Nashville. An undisclosed injury sidelined Pettersson for Saturday's game against Seattle. […]

Quinn Hughes Labeled As Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is week-to-week, according to head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks captain exited the lineup on Saturday versus Seattle, and it looks like he will miss a few more games. Hughes sat out Sunday's practice and won't join the team for a brief two-game road trip next week. His absence […]