3 weeks agoColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied his 1,000 career point during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday evening. MacKinnon would hit this milestone in the third period when he tallied the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's 27th goal of the season. Later in the period, MacKinnon added the primary assist on Martin Necas' strike. This outing extended his point streak to six contests. During this span, MacKinnon tallied at least two points in all but one contest. Through these six games, he has scored six goals while adding nine helpers. Through 65 total games this season, the 29-year-old sits at the top of the league with 102 points. He has found the back of the net 27 times and added 75 assists. He remains a must-start player in all formats and a top lineup anchor in all DFS matchups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped all 20 shots he faced en route to posting a shutout victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday evening. The shot total was quite even throughout the contest but Wedgewood was able to step up when called on. This outing extended his current win streak to two games. Even though Wedgewood does not see consistent time in the net, he has been a steady No. 2 option when called on. Over his previous five starts, Wedgewood has held a 3-2 record with a 1.62 GAA and a .929 save percentage. Through 17 total contests, the 32-year-old has posted an 8-6-1 record with a .908 save percentage and a 2.49 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Mackenzie Blackwood to get the starting nod against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday evening.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 weeks agoOttawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 48 of the 49 shots he saw en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. The Red Wings dominated the shot total but Ullmark was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Dylan Larkin found the back of the net on a wrist shot. Ullmark was incredible in the second frame as he turned away all 27 shots he saw. This outing extended his winning streak to three games. However, during the first two games of this streak, he allowed three goals in each game. Before this streak, the 31-year-old held a 1-4-1 record with a high 4.00 GAA and a .898 save percentage. Anton Forsberg will likely take the starter's crease on Tuesday evening, which sets Ullmark up for a rematch against his former club, the Boston Bruins, on Thursday night.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoBuffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson led the way during their 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Thompson would open the scoring in the first period as he beat Stuart Skinner with a wrist shot. Later in the third, Thompson would break the stalemate and score the game-winner. After seeing his three-game goal streak come to an end during his previous game on Saturday evening, Thompson returned to form on Monday and scored twice. Over his previous nine contests, the former 26th overall pick has scored seven goals and added one helper. Through 57 total games this season, Thompson has found the back of the net 33 times, added 23 helpers and totaled an impressive 178 shots on goal (3.1 shots on goal). He remains a must-start player and will look to kickstart another goal scoring streak on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoChicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He logged one blocked shot and hit before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Entering Monday, Martinez tallied three points (two helpers) over his last five contests. During this stretch, the 37-year-old logged four blocked shots and held a +2 rating. Through 38 total games this season, Martinez has found the back of the net five times, added seven helpers, and logged 77 blocked shots. If he were to miss time, T.J. Brodie would likely enter the starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ben Pope
4 weeks agoSan Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward is dealing with a lower-body injury, although it's considered to be minor. Toffoli saw a four-game point streak snap on Saturday against the New York Islanders. He also recently put together a three-game goal streak. Across the entire season, Toffoli has produced 24 goals and 43 points in 62 contests. His absence would leave a big gap in the lineup. Noah Gregor may step in for Toffoli. He has yet to play with his new team due to visa issues.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Max Miller
4 weeks agoSan Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined the action in Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders but aggravated the injury. Thrun has tallied 10 points (one goal, nine assists) and 55 blocks in 52 games this season. Jimmy Schuldt is poised to replace Thrun in the lineup. Schuldt only recently made his season debut and has not been a proven fantasy contributor.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Curtis Pashelka
4 weeks agoChicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hasn't played for over a month due to a high-ankle sprain. Dickinson has amassed a modest 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 53 games while dishing out 93 hits. However, he will have some fantasy appeal on Monday, as Dickinson is projected to join Connor Bedard on the first line. Following a six-game scoring drought, Bedard has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in two games. Colton Dach will complete the first-line trio against the Avalanche.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mark Lazerus
4 weeks agoEdmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will miss Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day with a minor injury, missing a third straight game. Since linking up with the Oilers in January, Klingberg has registered four points (one goal, three assists) while blocking 12 shots in 10 games. With Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) also sidelined, Troy Stecher has been getting regular playing time. However, he has not made a significant impact and should not be considered for fantasy purposes. In 49 games this season, Stecher has accumulated only six points (three goals, three assists).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoFlorida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games due to a violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. He will begin the suspension on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. With only 18 games left on the regular-season slate, the Panthers will begin the playoffs without Ekblad. The 29-year-old defenseman has recently enjoyed a six-game point streak, reaching 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 games for the season. Ekblad is also a big presence in the defensive zone, recording 64 blocks and 90 hits for the season. New arrival Seth Jones is expected to assume a larger role until Ekblad returns from suspension.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoEdmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He is nursing a minor injury and has been battling an illness. With Ekholm out, Jake Walman will join Evan Bouchard on the first defensive pairing for Monday's game. Following his arrival from San Jose, Walman debuted with the Oilers on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. It was a busy night for him with one assist, three shots, three blocks, and two hits across 24:40 of ice time. Skating alongside Darnell Nurse, Walman registered a plus-three rating against the Stars, but he will be trusted with a new partner in defense on Monday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 weeks agoUtah Hockey Club defenseman Juuso Valimaki (knee) will be sidelined for 8-9 months after undergoing ACL surgery. Due to the lengthy recovery process, Valimaki is set to miss the start of next season. He finishes this campaign with five points (two goals, three assists) in 43 games. The Finnish blue-liner made his last appearance on Jan. 26 and was recently assigned to the minors after clearing waivers. Since making his NHL debut in 2018-19 with the Calgary Flames, Valimaki has amassed 72 points (11 goals, 61 assists) in 271 games for his career. He has one more year left on his contract, with a salary of $2 million.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 weeks agoPittsburgh Penguins center Thomas Novak (lower body) sustained a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. Novak exited the contest during the third period. Before the injury, Novak logged just over 12 minutes of ice time and logged two shots on goal with four blocks. He did not get on the scoresheet. Novak was acquired by the Penguins shortly before the trade deadline in a package that sent Michael Bunting to Nashville. In his brief time with the Penguins, Novak has seen time on the second forward line alongside Evgeni Malkin and Philip Tomasino. Novak has also had opportunities on the second power-play unit. If Novak were to miss their next contest on Tuesday against the Golden Knights, Danton Heinen would draw into the starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh Penguins
4 weeks agoEdmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner has won each of his previous two starts. During this stretch, Skinner has held a .885 save percentage and allowed six total goals. However, before this win streak, Skinner held a poor .863 save percentage with a 0-3 record over his previous five outings. Through 43 total contests, Skinner has held a 22-15-4 record with a modest 2.87 GAA and a .897 save percentage. He has posted two shutouts and has only allowed one or less goals in eight of his contests. However, despite his inconsistent production, the 26-year-old has a great opportunity to stay in the win column facing the Sabres who currently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Heather Engel
4 weeks agoBuffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Zucker participated in the team's morning skate and the plan is for him to suit up. Zucker has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. However, while the 33-year-old was sidelined, he signed a two-year extension with the Sabres worth $9.5 million. Before his injury, Zucker was enjoying an offensive surge as he found the back of the net twice and added seven helpers. Through 54 total contests this season, Zucker has tallied 44 points (18 goals) with 99 shots on goal, 52 hits, and 18 blocked shots. Zucker has tallied 16 of his points on the power-play. If he were to return on Monday, he will likely return to the second offensive line.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Lance Lysowski
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