3 weeks agoCalgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will make a second consecutive start on Sunday versus Edmonton. The Flames have thus far rotated their goalies this season, but the pattern will be broken in Sunday's Battle of Alberta. It's fair to say Vladar has probably earned a second consecutive start as well after posting a shutout against a quality Devils team last time out. He sits on a 3-2-1 record for the campaign and has allowed 2.65 goals with a .909 save percentage. Vladar has already beaten the Oilers once in 2024-25, stopping 25 pucks in a 4-1 victory on Oct. 13. Edmonton has struggled for goals all year and visits Calgary without Connor McDavid (ankle), boosting Vladar's chances of success in the matchup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Pat Steinberg
3 weeks agoToronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson will rejoin the action on Sunday against Minnesota. The 23-year-old has had a tough time making an offensive impact and sat out Saturday's 4-2 loss to St. Louis as a healthy scratch. Robertson has managed one goal with 16 shots on net in 10 appearances this season. Given his struggles to hit form, fantasy managers should keep their expectations low regarding Robertson. The team hasn't yet announced which player comes out of the lineup to accommodate Robertson.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: David Alter
3 weeks agoWashington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will sit out Sunday's contest against Carolina as a healthy scratch. The Czech forward has collected points in two consecutive games and has done well in a limited role with the team, but Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery wants to give Sonny Milano some playing time as Washington completes a back-to-back. Milano has skated in just one game this season, logging 5:52 of ice time in Washington's season-opening 5-3 loss to New Jersey. He likely won't play a big role in Sunday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bailey Johnson
3 weeks agoDetroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin found the back of the net twice in their victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Detroit captain tied the game on a power-play goal in the second frame. Later in the third, the Michigan native would break the stalemate by scoring his second goal of the evening, once again on the man advantage. Through his first 11 games this season, Larkin has tallied eight points, seven of which were goals. In addition, he sits with a minus-three rating with 30 shots on goal, six hits, and four blocked shots. Fantasy managers should continue to rely on Larkin as a safe bet for offensive output, as he should continue to play on the top line alongside Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoDetroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot enjoyed a nice bounce-back outing on Saturday evening in his victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran netminder turned aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced. This was a nice outing for Talbot as he has surrendered at least three goals in each of his past three starts. His lone blemish of the evening came off a shorthanded goal courtesy of Alex Tuch in the opening frame. Talbot has now posted a 2.73 GAA with a .923 SV% through six games this season. With Alex Lyon allowing ten goals in his past two outings, fantasy managers should expect Talbot to see the slight majority of starts for the time being.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored and tallied an assist in their loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday evening. The star defenseman has now tallied at least one point through each of his first 12 games of the season. Makar scored his fifth goal of the campaign on the power-play off a wrist shot from the point. He then tallied a helper on Nathan MacKinnon's goal in the third frame. The 26-year-old has tallied 21 points through the first month of the season, with 10 of them coming on the man advantage. Fantasy managers should continue to lock Makar into their lineup every week, and he remains matchup-proof in DFS, given his elite offensive upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoOttawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg recorded a 22-save shutout over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. This was Forsberg's second shutout victory of the season, and he now sits with a 3-2 record with a .910 SV% and a 2.65 GAA. Despite shutting the door twice, in his other appearances, he has allowed at least three goals in each of his other games, with a high of four goals in two. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Linus Ullmark to see the majority of starts going forward, but Forsberg could continue to earn a solid share of starts if he can find some more consistency. The 31-year-old netminder remains a low-end streaming option in a favorable matchup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoSt. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (lower body) left Saturday's game early. Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that head coach Drew Bannister did not have an update regarding the 23-year-old defenseman during the postgame interview. Broberg has enjoyed a fantastic start to his time in St. Louis, scoring nine points through his first 12 games. In addition, he holds a +6 rating with 11 shots on goal, 10 hits, and 12 blocks. For now, fantasy managers should expect Pierre-Oliver Joseph or Matt Kessel to move up to the second pairing to cover from Broberg and for Scott Perunovich to re-enter the starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matthew DeFranks
3 weeks agoPittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored two more goals in Saturday's victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old has now found the back of the net twice in each of his past two games. His first goal came off a snapshot from the slot in the opening frame. His second tally of the evening came on the man advantage in the second period on a wrist shot. Since scoring only six points (one goal, five assists) through his first ten games of the season, Crosby has now tallied seven points in his past three. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Crosby to maintain his point-per-game pace while seeing top minutes in the Pittsburgh lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoNew York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (jaw) will sit out 4-6 weeks of action after getting hurt in Friday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo. Pelech reportedly injured his jaw when he took a puck to the face. The 30-year-old has averaged over 20 minutes of ice time per game this season, contributing four assists in 11 games while registering 23 shots, 12 blocks, and 17 hits. With Mike Reilly (upper body) and Alexander Romanov (upper body) also battling injuries, the Islanders could be forced to make multiple changes in defense for Sunday's clash with the Rangers. Samuel Bolduc and Grant Hutton have been summoned from the minors to shore up defensive depth.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoNew York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The Islanders star was injured in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus. Barzal has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. With Barzal out, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the first line on Friday versus Buffalo. The trio remained intact for Saturday's practice and will likely see more time together in Sunday's Battle of New York against the Rangers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoDallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is considered day-to-day. After scoring and logging 16:46 of ice time in Friday's 6-4 loss to Florida, Seguin sat out Saturday's rematch between the teams in Finland. It's the second time Seguin has landed on the shelf this season with a lower-body injury. He missed three games the first time he was out. When he's been in the lineup, the veteran has been productive, logging five goals and nine points in seven appearances. Mavrik Bourque moved up in the lineup during Seguin's absence on Saturday. After scoring his first career goal on Friday, Bourque couldn't make a mark in Saturday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: The Dallas Morning News
3 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) will not dress against Utah on Saturday. The Russian netminder is dealing with an unspecified injury. Samsonov has enjoyed a good start with Vegas, going 3-1-1. He has allowed 2.95 goals while registering a .906 save percentage. The Golden Knights have called up Akira Schmid from the minors to work as Adin Hill's backup on Saturday. Hill sits on a 4-2-0 record but has gone undefeated at home. In his last start, Hill shut out the Flames, and he has recorded a 2.75 goals-against average with a .899 save percentage in home games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: SinBin.vegas
3 weeks agoVegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (personal) will play against Utah on Saturday. Personal reasons kept Stone away from Friday's practice, but he returned to the ice Saturday morning and will be ready to carry on his prolific form against the NHL's newest franchise. Stone is currently tied for the third-most points in the league with 19. He has hit five goals while delivering 14 assists in 11 games. The veteran star already boasts six multi-point efforts for the year and has been kept off the score sheet only on one occasion. In Utah, Stone and the Golden Knights take on a team that allows 3.45 goals per game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: SinBin.vegas
3 weeks agoNashville Predators center Mark Jankowski (upper body) will be back in the lineup for Saturday's battle with Colorado. He was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Edmonton. Jankowski has a limited role with the Predators and shouldn't be expected to make an impact in fantasy hockey. Through nine outings this season, he has recorded one assist, 10 shots, two blocks, and four hits while logging 12:43 of ice time per game. Jankowski's return will result in Michael McCarron dropping out of the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Rob Couch
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