2 weeks agoLos Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield tallied two points for his second-straight contest on Sunday evening against the Boston Bruins. In the second period, Byfield would add the secondary assist on Drew Doughty's third goal of the campaign. Later in the third, Byfield would find the back of the net on a wrist shot during even-strength play. Byfield is currently riding a two-game goal-scoring streak. Over his previous 10 contests, Byfield has been one of the most productive forwards in the league, as he has found the back of the net eight times over this stretch. During this 10-game span, he has also added two helpers and logged 21 shots on goal with 16 hits. Through 69 games this season, Byfield has scored 19 goals and is just one away from matching his previous career high. The 22-year-old remains a strong play in DFS as he continues this productive stretch.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoCarolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall posted his sixth career hat trick during their 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday evening. Hall would do all of his damage in the final period. He first found the back of the net on the power play. Later in the frame, he would add his second goal during 5-on-5 play and would cap off his evening with the empty-netter. He logged just three shots on goal and did not add a hit or a blocked shot. Over his last eight games, Hall has begun to turn the corner as he has only been held off the scoresheet twice. During this stretch, the 33-year-old has scored five goals and added four helpers with two of his goals coming on the power play. Given his role on the second offensive line and top power-play unit, he remains a solid option in all standard formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo tallied two helpers during their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Pietrangelo would tally the secondary assist on Nicholas Roy's power-play goal. Later in the third, Pietrangelo would add the primary assist on Nicholas Hague's empty-netter, which put the game out of reach. This outing extended his point streak to three games. During this stretch, he has tallied four helpers. Over his last six contests, Pietrangelo has only been held off the scoresheet once and added nine blocked shots with a stellar +7 rating. Through 67 total games this campaign, the 35-year-old has found the back of the net four times and added 28 helpers. Pietrangelo also carries value in leagues that reward blocks, as he has averaged 1.9 blocked shots per game this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoSt. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 31 of the 32 shots he saw en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Sunday evening. The Predators dominated the shot total, but Binnington was able to stand tall. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Nashville left-wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the net on the power play for his 28th goal of the campaign. This outing also extended Binnington's winning streak to three games. During this stretch, the 31-year-old has posted a solid .920 save percentage with a strong 1.20 GAA. Over his previous 10 games, Binnington has held an 8-2 record with a .906 save percentage and a 2.32 GAA. He has allowed two or fewer goals six times in this stretch. He remains a solid option in all standard leagues as he looks to stay hot on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoFlorida Panthers right wing Sam Reinhart found the back of the net twice during their shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Reinhart would open the scoring in the first period as he beat Tristan Jarry on a snapshot. Later in the second, Reinhart would find the back of the net again, this time on the power play. In this contest, he logged five total shots on goal with one hit. Over his last nine contests, the 29-year-old has scored four goals and added seven helpers, with seven of his total points coming on the power play. During this stretch, he logged 26 total shots on goal with 15 hits and six blocked shots. Through 71 total games, Reinhart has scored 35 goals and added 40 helpers. He remains an elite winger playing on the top offensive unit in Florida.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (arm) is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early. Hertl suffered this injury during the final frame after being hit hard on the boards. As he was exiting the game, he was grabbing his arm in pain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Minnesota Wild. Before exiting, Hertl found the back of the net to extend his goal-scoring streak to two games. During his previous contest, Hertl posted a hat trick. Over his previous 12 contests, the 31-year-old has found the back of the net nine times and added six helpers. If Hertl were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect William Karlsson to move up to the second offensive line.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Danny Webster
2 weeks agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) practiced at full capacity on Sunday. This was his first full practice session since Demko suffered a lower-body injury six weeks ago. On Thursday, it was reported that Demko would return to the lineup as Kevin Lankinen's backup against the St. Louis Blues, but he has remained sidelined. There is still no timetable for Demko's return, but he appears to be nearing his comeback. Demko has battled three separate health issues this season, which has limited him to only 17 starts. He holds a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 goals-against average, a .891 save percentage, and one shutout.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoVancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) missed Sunday's practice and is considered day-to-day. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Hoglander has operated as a top-line winger lately for Vancouver, averaging a point per game over his past six appearances. He has totaled 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 66 games over the season. Jake DeBrusk may regain a top-line spot if Hoglander is unavailable on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. DeBrusk has shown off his playmaking skills recently, notching assists in three of the past four games, giving him 40 points (23 goals, 17 assists) in 70 games for the season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoVancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) was labeled day-to-day by head coach Rick Tocchet on Sunday. Pettersson was injured in Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers. It looks like the Swedish star avoided a serious injury, but he may still miss some time. The Canucks will return to action on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. Pius Suter and Teddy Blueger will likely see extra action if Pettersson can't play on Monday. Suter is the more attractive fantasy option between the two, as the Swiss forward has had a productive campaign with a career-high 20 goals and 34 points in 69 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Boston Bruins. He is considered day-to-day. Kings head coach Jim Hiller plans to enter Trevor Lewis into the lineup as Moore's replacement. Moore had just picked up good momentum with goals in back-to-back outings, but he will sit out at least one game due to an upper-body injury. Lewis will log his first minutes since a 3-2 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues on March 3. He offers far less value to fantasy managers than Moore, having notched only eight points (four goals, four assists) in 48 games this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Zach Dooley
2 weeks agoCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen has been named the starter for Sunday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He faces his former team holding a four-game winning streak. Andersen has returned to form after suffering four consecutive defeats. Ahead of Sunday's action, his record for the season stands at 10-5-0. He has allowed 2.08 goals with a .915 save percentage and one shutout. The Ducks are among the weakest squads in the National Hockey League, and Andersen will be disappointed if he doesn't improve his numbers in Sunday's game. The Danish veteran has a career record of 4-2-0 in matchups against Anaheim.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Carolina Hurricanes
2 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights winger Victor Olofsson will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After sitting out a couple of games as a healthy scratch, Olofsson will slot into the fourth line, bumping Tanner Pearson out of the lineup. Olofsson had a fine start to the campaign, but his form has been lacking for several weeks. The Swedish forward hasn't registered a single point over his last seven appearances. He has fired in 11 goals while notching 22 points in 45 during the season. Six of Olofsson's goals have come on the power play. With him stuck on the fourth line, Olofsson can be left off fantasy squads.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Granger
2 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov will make his 28th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Tampa Bay Lightning. This will be his third appearance of the month. Things haven't gone well recently for Samsonov, who has dropped two decisions in a row, allowing three goals in both games. He holds a 15-9-3 record for the season with a 2.81 goals-against average, a .889 save percentage, and two shutouts. While Samsonov has not been a reliable fantasy option lately, he is expected to deliver the goods on Sunday, with Vegas boasting a very good home record. Samsonov has picked up both of his shutouts this season in home outings, going 8-3-1 in 12 starts.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Granger
2 weeks agoTampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. He returns to the crease after watching Brandon Halverson take on the Utah Hockey Club in Saturday's matchup. Vasilevskiy will attempt to register a fourth consecutive win. His recent run of good results includes his fifth shutout of the season. Overall, Vasilevskiy has gone 33-18-3 this season, allowing 2.23 goals with a .920 save percentage. Sunday's victory would be one of the sweetest of the season for Vasilevskiy, as the Golden Knights don't lose very often on home ice. Bruce Cassidy's team has a 26-7-3 record at the T-Mobile Arena in 2024-25.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Granger
2 weeks agoNashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing with three points and 10 shots on goal. A quick start by Toronto put Nashville in a 2-0 hole in the first period, but the hosts flipped the game on its head by the end, with Forsberg notching two goals and one assist. This marked his fourth game of the season with at least three points. The Swedish star has tallied 27 goals and 64 points in 69 games during a down year. Forsberg will return to the ice on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, carrying a three-game point streak into the matchup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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