4 weeks agoMontreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble found the back of the net in a second consecutive contest in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah. He also collected three blocks in the game and had one hit in 17:11 of ice time. Struble has made 16 consecutive appearances, working mostly on the third defensive pairing. Generally, he's not very productive, sitting on five points (two goals, three assists) through 16 games, with 21 shots, 16 blocks, and 29 hits. Another scoring effort from Struble on Wednesday versus Columbus would put him tied for the longest goal streak in franchise history among defensemen aged 23 or younger.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoUtah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther celebrated his 100th career game with a two-point effort in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Montreal. He now boasts six points (three goals, three assists) for his last three outings. Guenther has a tendency to blow hot and cold, but he's delivered plenty of value for fantasy managers in 2024-25. With 22 games played, Guenther has tallied 10 goals and 10 assists with 56 shots and a plus-seven rating. The young winger now gets some time off before facing Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Friday's game gives Guenther a chance to match the longest point streak of his young career.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoUtah Hockey Club forward Nick Schmaltz grabbed two assists as the team beat Montreal 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev benefited from Schmaltz's playmaking, with the latter scoring the game-winning goal inside the final minute of the extra frame. Schmaltz reached 17 assists for the campaign, but amazingly, he hasn't yet scored a single goal on 44 shots in 22 games. Only six players in the league have managed more than Schmaltz's 13 even-strength assists this season. The 28-year-old has recorded three consecutive 20-goal campaigns, with a 13.5 career shooting percentage, so Schmaltz's luck in front of the net should turn eventually.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoVancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Boston. His work helped Jake DeBrusk grab a power-play goal in the second period, and Garland iced the game with an empty-netter inside the final minute of play. The 28-year-old is currently enjoying a hot spell, grabbing at least one point in five consecutive outings. This matches Garland's longest scoring streak since April 2022. It's helped Garland become the most prolific forward on the team. He has tallied 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) across 20 appearances. There's a good chance Garland's streak continues on Wednesday, as the Canucks will face the leakiest defense in the league when they travel to Pittsburgh.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen registered a 32-save shutout against the Boston Bruins in Tuesday's 2-0 win. The 29-year-old continued his success in the Canucks crease in style, earning his second shutout of the season. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck (3) is currently the only netminder in the league with more. Lankinen improved to 10-3-2 and has posted a 2.58 goals-against average with a .909 save percentage. The Finnish netminder has done a terrific job filling in for Thatcher Demko (knee). However, Demko is getting close to returning to action, which will be a blow to Lankinen's fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoMontreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) will travel with the team to Columbus for Wednesday's clash with the Blue Jackets. The veteran blue-liner was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against Utah, but it looks like his injury isn't too serious. Matheson is the leader of the Canadiens defense, averaging over 24 minutes of action per game. He has posted 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 appearances, with 29 shots on goal and 48 blocks. With Matheson unavailable, Justin Barron re-entered the lineup on Tuesday. Lane Hutson moved to the first power-play unit and will play a larger role again on Wednesday if Matheson remains out.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Renaud Lavoie
4 weeks agoToronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) might return to the lineup on Wednesday against Florida. After missing eight games with an upper-body injury, Matthews came through his first full practice on Tuesday. "I felt pretty good, so we will just take it step by step," the star forward said following practice. "I don't know, we'll see. I'll get with the training staff and chat some more. The individual skates are much different than a team practice, so this being the first actual team practice I skated in, I felt really good." Matthews worked on a line with Pontus Holmberg and William Nylander. He would make a timely return to help a team affected by injuries. Max Domi (lower body) has been ruled out for at least two more games, with Matthew Knies (upper body), David Kampf (lower body), Max Pacioretty (lower body), and Calle Jarnkrok (groin) also on the shelf.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoColumbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Montreal. He will miss his first game of the season due to an upper-body injury. Sillinger is the fifth-highest scorer on the improving Blue Jackets team, with 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 20 games. His absence on Wednesday will bring James van Riemsdyk back into the lineup. The veteran winger has looked way past his best in 2024-25, settling for three goals and five points in 14 appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Portzline
4 weeks agoTampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (undisclosed) has been labeled as day-to-day. He was injured in Monday's game against Colorado and didn't participate in Tuesday's practice. The 26-year-old grinder has made a positive impact on the Lightning squad this season, recording nine points (five goals, four assists) in 20 games with 25 hits. Cam Atkinson will likely slot back into the lineup if Chaffee can't play on Wednesday against Washington. Atkinson scored in his last appearance but has picked up only two points in 12 games while seeing very limited ice time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Erik Erlendsson
4 weeks agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is starting to get close to his season debut. Per Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said on Tuesday that Demko's recovery has gone better than expected, and he's getting close to being a game-time decision. Kevin Lankinen will continue to start for Vancouver on Tuesday versus Boston, and we will likely see Arturs Silovs in Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh. However, Demko will jump ahead of them on the depth chart once he's cleared to play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Iain MacIntyre
4 weeks agoBuffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) has announced that he's ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against Minnesota. He has missed five games with a lower-body issue. Despite the absence, Thompson remains Buffalo's top goal-scorer with 11 markers. He's also collected seven assists in 16 games. Before exiting the lineup, Thompson scored in four consecutive games. His return will bump Ryan McLeod down to the third line. It's a blow to McLeod's fantasy value, but he has been effective in the role.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) might rejoin the action later in the week. The Russian netminder landed in concussion protocol on Monday but has been making big strides and may only miss two games. Kochetkov is officially regarded as day-to-day. Spencer Martin is set to earn another start on Wednesday versus the Rangers. He improved to 2-2-1 with a 6-4 victory over Dallas Monday night. Even if Kochetkov returns, Martin will likely still see more action this week, as there's a back-to-back set waiting for Carolina on Friday and Saturday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
4 weeks agoNew Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier has been suspended for one game. He will be forced to sit out Wednesday's matchup against St. Louis after cross-checking Nashville forward Zachary L'Heureux in Monday's 5-2 win. Meier has struggled to produce offense and might even benefit from having a night off. He's had only three points the entire month. The Swiss forward has managed seven goals and eight assists in 24 games for the season. Dawson Mercer might regain a top-six position without Meier on Wednesday, with Nolan Foote replacing him in the lineup. Mercer has provided similar production to Meier this season but has been more prolific this month, collecting six points (two goals, four assists) in 11 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoVancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (upper body) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's battle against Boston. The American forward has been unavailable for seven games due to an upper-body injury. Boeser has been moving at a nearly point-per-game pace this season, producing six goals and five assists in 12 appearances. J.T. Miller (personal) remains out of the lineup, meaning Boeser is projected to skate with Danton Heinen and Teddy Blueger. Boeser has finished pointless just once in his past six games against Boston and had two goals in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoSan Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini put together his first career three-point game in Monday's 7-2 win against Los Angeles. He reached the milestone with a pair of goals and an assist. Celebrini, who scored his second goal of the night on the power play, became only the second teenager in Sharks history to total three points in a single game, joining the legendary Patrick Marleau. A hip injury delivered an early blow for Celebrin's rookie campaign, but he's starting to make noise, with five points picked up in three games. Despite missing 12 games, Celebrini sits fifth in scoring among first-year players with 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 12 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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