Adin Hill Stops 24 Shots In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 24 of the 25 shots he saw en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. The shot total remained even throughout the contest, but Hill was able to step up when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Seattle center Jared McCann […]

Kiefer Sherwood Tallies Two Points On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood tallied two points during their 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening. Sherwood did all of his damage in the second period. He first tallied the primary helper on Jake DeBrusk's 26th goal of the season. Later in the frame, he would find the back of the […]

Kyle Connor Scores Twice In Victory Over Dallas

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored twice during their 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday evening. Connor did all of his damage in the final frame. He scored both goals during 5-on-5 play. This was a critical victory for the Jets as they look to clinch the top spot in the Central […]

Artemi Panarin Tallies Three Points In Demanding Victory

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin tallied three points during their demanding 9-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday evening. In the opening frame, Panarin tallied the primary assist on Vincent Trocheck's power-play goal. Later in the frame, he would find the back of the net on a snapshot. Then, in the […]

Tom Wilson Nets Game-Winner On Thursday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson scored the game-winner during Thursday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. This victory clinched Washington as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Wilson found the back of the net in the second period on a wrist shot. This outing extended Wilson's point streak to two games. Over his last […]

Rutger McGroarty Out For The Season

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will not be available for the final three regular-season games. This is an unfortunate blow for the young winger, as McGroarty had started to […]

Charlie McAvoy Not Returning This Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) will not return to the lineup this season. He has been out of action since hurting his shoulder during the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said on Thursday that there is just not enough time for McAvoy to be cleared by the medical staff. The […]

Nikita Zadorov Available Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) will be active on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. His status was initially uncertain for the contest after Zadorov missed Wednesday's practice to deal with a family matter. The Russian blue-liner will work with his regular partner Henri Jokiharju on the first defensive pairing. While Zadorov's offensive efforts have […]

Mario Ferraro Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (lower body) will sit out the final four regular-season games. He sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Wild. The 26-year-old wraps up his sixth NHL season with 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 78 games. Furthermore, he recorded 79 shots, 125 blocks, 150 hits, […]

Elvis Merzlikins Sits Out Thursday's Game

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) will not dress for Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He was initially expected to be the starter for the contest after being the first goalie to leave the morning skate. However, it has now come to light that Merzlikins, who holds a 26-21-5 record for the season, […]

Carter Verhaeghe Resting Against Red Wings

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (rest) will sit out Thursday's action against the Detroit Red Wings. After ending a 13-game goal drought on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Verhaeghe will be rested for Thursday's contest. Jesper Boqvist will re-enter the lineup, while Mackie Samoskevich is poised to replace Verhaeghe on the first line. Samoskevich […]

Ilya Sorokin Will Not Play Against Rangers

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (lower body) will be unavailable for Thursday's Battle of New York against the Rangers. The Islanders lost Sorokin to a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, and the team may have to finish the regular season without him. Sorokin has been extremely busy all year, posting a […]

Adrian Kempe Ready To Go Thursday

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (personal) will play on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. Kempe missed a significant portion of Monday's loss to the Seattle Kraken to be with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's first child. He is expected to return to his usual spot on the first line alongside Andrei […]

Drew Doughty Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The former Norris Trophy winner is managing an ankle injury, and it seems the Kings want him to be as fresh as possible for the postseason. Doughty's season debut was delayed for months due to a […]

Alex Pietrangelo Unavailable Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. An illness bug is circulating in the Golden Knights' locker room, and Pietrangelo is among its victims. He will sit out a second consecutive game. Pietrangelo has posted identical numbers to last year, boasting four goals and […]

Tomas Hertl Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. He has been unavailable for eight games due to a shoulder injury. Hertl is having a strong campaign during his first full year in Vegas, with 31 goals and 59 points over 70 outings. […]

Jack Eichel Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Vegas' leading scorer, who has amassed 93 points (27 goals, 66 assists) in 76 appearances, will miss a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. He is considered day-to-day, with Eichel's next opportunity to return coming […]

Martin Necas Returns To Action Against Canucks

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Colorado will get some much-needed help up front after losing several forwards to injury, including leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed). Necas is projected to slot into the second line next to Joel Kiviranta and Charlie Coyle, […]

Nathan MacKinnon Out On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Reports suggest he may even miss the rest of the regular-season schedule. Following Thursday night, Colorado will have two more games remaining. MacKinnon has made 209 consecutive regular-season appearances. He shares the league's scoring lead with Tampa […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/10/25)

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 […]

Mika Zibanejad Records Four Assists In Losing Effort

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad dished out four assists on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers but could not save his team from an 8-5 defeat. Zibanejad's playmaking helped the Rangers take a 4-3 lead in the third period, but the team ultimately allowed five goals in the last 12 minutes of play. The four-point […]

Tyson Foerster Celebrates First Hat Trick In Flyers Win

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster continued his late-season scoring surge with his first career hat trick in Wednesday's 8-5 triumph over the New York Rangers. After scoring three goals in four games, Foerster lit the lamp three times in a single contest, wrapping up his hat trick with an empty-net goal. He has become the […]

Matthew Knies Nets Hat Trick In Overtime Win

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies starred with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He completed his second three-goal game of the season with the decisive tally in the extra frame. Knies is the first Maple Leafs player since Mats Sundin in 2006 to cap off a […]

Macklin Celebrini Erupts For Five Points Wednesday Night

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini had the best game of his young career on Wednesday night, finishing an 8-7 overtime loss against the Minnesota Wild with five points. He registered his first career hat trick and had two assists. Celebrini became the first rookie in franchise history to post at least five points in […]

Matt Boldy Delivers Four Assists In Crucial Win

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy finished Wednesday's 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks with four assists. Despite blowing a 7-4 lead in the third period, the Wild managed to boost their playoff chances with the win. The team has now picked up two vital overtime wins in a row, with Boldy playing a […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Marks Comeback With Four Goals

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) scored a career-high four goals as he ended a 21-game absence on Wednesday in a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. Marian Gaborik is the only player in Wild history to score more goals in a single game, having netted five times against the […]

Connor McDavid Logs Three Assists In Surprise Return

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) recorded three assists in a surprising return to the lineup during Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Pregame reports indicated that McDavid would remain sidelined for the matchup, but he made an unexpected comeback after an eight-game absence. The Oilers captain became the seventh player in […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - April 10, 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, […]

Nikolaj Ehlers To Be A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. A foot injury has kept Ehlers sidelined for two games, and it remains uncertain whether he can rejoin the lineup on Thursday. The Danish forward has recorded 24 goals and 63 points in 67 games in 2024-25. […]

Dougie Hamilton Could Be Ready To Return For Start Of Playoffs

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) could be ready to hop back into the lineup when the Stanley Cup Playoffs start. The Devils still have some work to do to secure their playoff berth but are well-placed to extend their season. When Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in March, Devils general manager Tom […]