Nick Paul Exits Early On Tuesday

According to the team, Tampa Bay Lightning center Nick Paul (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Tuesday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. Paul logged just over one minute of ice time before exiting the contest. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening, which is a rematch against […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - February 5, 2025

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, […]

Dylan Guenther Returns To Utah Lineup

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a 12-game absence. The talented winger is set to replace Lawson Crouse, who will be a healthy scratch for the contest. Utah head coach Andre Tourigny will partner Guenther with Barrett Hayton and Michael Carcone […]

Nick Leddy Back For Blues Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Leddy hasn't played since Oct. 15, missing 49 games. He began the campaign on St. Louis' first defensive pairing, although Leddy went scoreless in four appearances. On Tuesday, Leddy […]

Andrei Svechnikov On Track To Return Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) looks ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. After missing Saturday's clash against the Los Angeles Kings, Svechnikov rejoined his teammates in practice on Monday. The Russian forward is projected to join Taylor Hall and Jesperi Kotkaniemi on the second line, while he […]

Mavrik Bourque Misses Tuesday's Game

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He took a puck to the face in Sunday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will sit out at least one game, with Colin Blackwell stepping into the lineup as Bourque's replacement. Bourque has picked up […]

Miro Heiskanen Out Month-To-Month

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) is considered month-to-month after undergoing surgery. Dallas will be without its No. 1 defenseman for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks and won't have him back anytime soon. The knee injury will also force Heiskanen to skip the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Heiskanen is […]

Troy Terry Considered A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (illness) is a game-time call for Tuesday's tilt against the Dallas Stars. Anaheim's top scorer is battling to overcome an illness and may be out for a second straight game. In his last appearance against the Calgary Flames, Terry saw a four-game scoring streak come to an end. He […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner sustained an injury over the weekend during a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson has had a productive campaign with the Maple Leafs, currently holding a career-best plus-15 rating and totaling 21 points […]

Quinn Hughes Out On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. A lower-body injury has put Hughes' fantastic season to a halt. The Canucks star leads all blue-liners with 59 points and has been held off the score sheet only five times since December. Hughes has posted […]

Zach Werenski Will Not Play On Tuesday

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) will not play against the Buffalo Sabers on Tuesday evening. Werenski sustained this injury during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening when […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Starting On Tuesday

According to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Nedeljkovic is riding a two-game winning streak. He also posted his first shutout of the season in his last start on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators, as he […]

Logan Thompson Facing Florida On Tuesday

According to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening to face the Florida Panthers. Thompson will look to bounce back from a poor showing on Saturday evening when he allowed five goals to the Winnipeg Jets. This was just the second time this […]

Tage Thompson Ruled Out On Tuesday

According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) will not suit up on Tuesday evening to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thompson sustained this injury during their victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their […]

Erik Haula Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils center Erik Haula (ankle) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Haula performed well during practice and could be nearing a return. The 33-year-old has missed the previous 12 contests due to this injury. However, seeing him return to […]

Nico Daws Starting On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws will get the starting nod against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. This will be Daws' first start of the 2024 campaign. He appeared in one game on Sunday, February 2, in relief of Jake Allen. He stopped all seven shots he […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 4, 2025 (Premium Content)

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/4/25)

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 […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - February 4, 2025

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, […]

Ryan Hartman Suspended For 10 Games

According to the league, Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman has been suspended for 10 games due to roughing Ottawa Senators center Tim Stuzzle on Saturday evening. Hartman has received several suspensions throughout his career. This is his fifth career suspension. As a result, fantasy managers should not expect Hartman back in the lineup until […]

Owen Tippett Considered Day-To-Day Ahead Of Tuesday's Game

According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club. Tippett sustained this injury during their loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. Tippett has missed their previous two games and could be in danger of missing his third […]

Anton Forsberg Earns Victory On Monday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. The Predators opened the scoring in the second frame when left wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the net on a wrist shot. Later in the third, Forsberg would surrender his […]

Filip Forsberg Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Monday's Loss

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg tallied two points during their 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday evening. Forsberg opened the scoring when he found the back of the net in the second period. Later in the third, Forsberg would tally the secondary assist on Jonathan Marchessault's power-play goal. This two-point outing snapped […]

Brady Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers On Monday

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Tkachuk tallied both of his points in the third period. He first tallied the primary assist on David Perron's power-play goal. Later in the frame, he would tally another primary assist, this time on Ridly Greig's […]

Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. He practiced on Monday, with Wild head coach John Hynes telling reporters after the session that Johansson will "most likely" return on Tuesday alongside defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body). Johansson has missed eight games after […]

Erik Haula Could Be An Option Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An ankle sprain has kept Haula sidelined for 12 games, but he appears ready to jump back into the lineup. On Monday, Haula practiced on the second line with Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer. Haula's offensive […]

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Call For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Toffoli recently missed three games due to a lower-body injury and may have to sit out some more action. He is two markers short of posting his sixth consecutive 20-goal campaign and has totaled 32 […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is considered day-to-day by the team. The Finnish blue-liner sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado. However, he is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Philadelphia returns to action on Tuesday night against the Utah Hockey Club. Ristolainen ranks third in both […]

Scott Mayfield Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday and missed Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers. The day-to-day status suggests that Mayfield is not dealing with anything serious, but he could still remain out on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden […]

Mathew Barzal Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (lower body) will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Monday. Barzal suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders star also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the season. He has skated in only 30 games, recording six […]