4 days agoDallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 35 of the 36 shots he saw en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. The Kraken dominated the shot total, but Oettinger was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Seattle wing Eeli Tolvanen found the back of the net. This outing also extended Oettinger's win streak to five games. During this impressive stretch, Oettinger has posted a stellar 1.79 GAA and a .944 save percentage. During this stretch, he allowed two goals or fewer three times and posted one shutout. He has also stopped at least 31 shots in each of his previous three contests. Through 53 total games, the 26-year-old posted a 35-15-3 record. Fantasy managers should expect Oettinger to get the starting nod in the rematch against Seattle on Monday.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 days agoDallas Stars right winger Mikko Rantanen tallied three points during their 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. In the opening frame, Rantanen would tally the secondary assist on Roope Hintz's power-play goal. In the third, Rantanen would tally the primary helper on Wyatt Johnson's 29th goal of the campaign and find the back of the net himself, with an empty-net goal. This victory clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This impressive outing for Rantanen also extended his current point streak to four games. During this stretch, he has scored two goals and added five helpers. Through 73 games this season, split between time with three clubs, Rantanen has scored 31 goals and added 50 helpers. He will look to stay hot on Monday in a rematch against Seattle.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
4 days agoSan Jose Sharks defenseman Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers. Schuldt sustained this injury during the final frame of the contest. Before exiting, he logged over 10 minutes of ice time and logged one hit. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his availability as he may not be able to suit up on Sunday when the Sharks face the Los Angeles Kings. If he were to sit out, veteran Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) could be eligible to return to the starting lineup. Schuldt has appeared in just six NHL games since joining the team in March. During this brief taste, he has not tallied a point and logged 10 hits and three blocks. Vlasic would likely replace Schuldt on the third defensive pairing.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Max Miller
4 days agoNashville Predators right wing Colton Sissons (lower body) exited early during Saturday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 31-year-old sustained this injury in the opening frame after he fell hard to the ice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. If Sissons were to miss time, right wing Jakub Vrana will likely enter the starting lineup. Before Monday's contest, Sissons was riding a 10-game scoreless streak. During this skid, Sissons logged just 13 hits, nine shots on goal, and held a -5 rating. Through 72 total games this season, the 31-year-old has found the back of the net seven times and added just 14 helpers. When healthy, Sissons will only carry value in category formats that reward hits.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nashville Predators
5 days agoBoston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) practiced on Friday and looks to be on track to play in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The Russian rearguard missed Wednesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks for personal reasons. Ian Mitchell filled in for Zadorov and is likely to come out of the lineup on Saturday to make room for his return. Zadorov ranks second on the team with 183 hits and has picked up 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 72 contests. Additionally, he has registered 96 shots on goal, 96 blocks, and a career-high 135 penalty minutes.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Boston Bruins
5 days agoSeattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. Stephenson has missed three games due to an upper-body injury, but he returned to practice earlier in the week and took part in Saturday's morning skate, which indicates that there's a strong chance Stephenson will return against Dallas. The 30-year-old has been in good form throughout the campaign, totaling 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in 69 appearances. He has finished only one of his last seven outings without registering any points.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mike Benton
5 days agoCalgary Flames forward Connor Zary (knee) has been listed as week-to-week. He suffered a nasty-looking knee injury in Thursday's clash against the Dallas Stars, with many fearing the worst. However, it seems that Zary could still return to action this season. Zary has amassed 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 54 games during his sophomore campaign. Calgary will insert Yegor Sharangovich into the lineup as Zary's replacement on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Belarusian forward has not been productive enough to please fantasy managers this season, recording 12 goals and 24 points in 62 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Calgary Flames
5 days agoEdmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He suffered a head injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that Skinner could be unavailable for up to a week. He is officially considered day-to-day. Calvin Pickard will receive the starting nod for a second consecutive game on Saturday. He struggled badly on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken, allowing five goals on 29 shots before Olivier Rodrigue replaced him for the third period in a 6-1 loss.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoEdmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner came out of the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken and is not ready to return, missing a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. This is the second time Ekholm has been forced to miss multiple games this month due to an injury, which must be worrying for the Oilers. However, there is still a bit to go until the postseason, giving Ekholm time to get healthy. Troy Stecher will get an opportunity to skate on the second defensive pairing in Saturday's game, while Ty Emberson will come into the lineup as John Klingberg's replacement.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tony Brar
5 days agoEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) seems ready to return to the lineup for Saturday's Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The German superstar has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. However, Draisaitl is now on the brink of returning after participating in regular line rushes Saturday morning. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has stated that "there's a good chance" Draisaitl will play in Saturday's contest. With Connor McDavid (lower body) still sidelined, Draisaitl is set to serve as the first-line center, flanked by Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson. Draisaitl has posted his fourth consecutive 100-point season, notching 49 goals and 52 assists in 68 appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoSt. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Russian star has battled an illness lately, missing four games. Buchnevich's return could bump Zack Bolduc out of the top six. The Blues have heated up lately with eight consecutive wins, putting Buchnevich in a good position to keep building on a solid season. He has notched 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Matthew DeFranks
5 days agoMontreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle has missed 19 games since undergoing surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. He will partner with Lane Hutson on the second defensive pairing. While Guhle primarily does the dirty work on defense for Montreal, having recorded 100 blocks and 67 hits this season, he has also contributed offensively. Across 44 games, Guhle has scored four goals and provided 10 assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Engels
5 days agoColumbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been out for 11 games due to a shoulder injury. Columbus will replace James van Riemsdyk with Sillinger on Friday night. Justin Danforth and Mathieu Olivier will join the 21-year-old on the third line. Although the third-line role limits Sillinger's fantasy appeal, he has had a strong campaign, posting 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 54 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoVegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) will be out for at least two more games. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury. On Friday, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Pietrangelo would not play again on the team's road trip, which has two more stops to go. The team faces the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday and the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Kaedan Korczak is poised to make a second consecutive appearance against Chicago. He made a positive impact in Tuesday's clash against Minnesota, registering one assist, two shots, and three hits across 17:08 of ice time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Danny Webster
6 days agoCarolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. As expected, Svechnikov has received the green light to play on Friday after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. He will replace Tyson Jost in the lineup. Svechnikov is expected to start the game on the fourth line, but he should see plenty of action. Although all of his last five appearances have ended without any points, Svechnikov has had a solid campaign, recording 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 63 games. He also adds muscle to the lineup, having registered 131 hits this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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