Brandon Montour Collects Two Goals To Defeat Boston
Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour scored twice to beat the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the series 6-3 on Wednesday. Montour logged over 22 minutes of total ice time in the game, and his goals came in the game's third frame. He now has two markers and 11 helpers in 38 career playoff contests. […]
Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call For Thursday's Game 2 Against Toronto
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Toronto. The former Norris Trophy winner played less than seven minutes in Tuesday's Game 1, exiting the contest after the first period due to an undisclosed injury. Hedman plays a big role for Tampa at both ends of […]
Erik Cernak Ruled Out For Thursday's Game 2
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) will miss Thursday's Game 2 against the Maple Leafs. He was injured in Tuesday's series opener when Toronto forward Michael Bunting caught him with a high hit. Cernak has mostly seen third-pairing minutes this season and has done very little offensively, but his defensive presence will definitely […]
John Klingberg Set To Remain Out For Game 2
Minnesota Wild defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) isn't expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Stars. He missed the series opener on Monday and it looks like Klingberg still needs a bit more time to recover from a lower-body injury. The Swedish blue-liner will be desperate to play in the […]
Adam Fox Hands Out Four Assists In Game 1 Victory
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox didn't need any time to heat up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing a 5-1 victory over New Jersey with four assists. He joined Paul Coffey as the only defensemen in NHL history with multiple four-assist outings in the postseason. Fox had two helpers on the power play and […]
Victor Hedman Among Three Lightning Players Hurt Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) was one of three players on the team to exit Tuesday's Game 1 against Toronto with injuries. Fellow defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) and forward Mikey Eyssimont (undisclosed) also left the game early. Hedman was able to take only six shifts and finished with 6:35 of ice time […]
Erik Johnson Will Be Scratched For Game 1
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson will sit out Tuesday's Game 1 against the Kraken as a healthy scratch. The veteran was limited to only eight points in 63 regular-season games and failed to score a single goal while recording 121 hits and 102 blocks. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jack Johnson, who […]
Josh Manson Returns To Avalanche Lineup
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) will suit up for the first time since March 1 when the team starts its Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against Seattle on Tuesday. Colorado has had awful luck with injuries throughout the campaign and Game 1 of the playoffs will mark the first time this season all […]
Brent Burns Dishes Out Two Power-Play Assists In Game 1 Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns logged two power-play assists as the team kicked off the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Islanders. The veteran rearguard capped off the regular season with a three-game goal streak, and he maintained his good offensive form in the playoff opener, becoming the oldest defenseman in […]
Cale Makar Ready To Return For Game 1 Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) will return to the lineup for Game 1 Tuesday against Seattle. He will be back after missing the final seven regular-season games with a lower-body injury. The talented rearguard also lost some time due to a concussion during the season half of the season, but he was spectacular […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/17/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey
Greetings, RotoBallers! Monday promises to be a bustling day as the playoffs kick off, featuring a total of four games on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insights into the schedule and assist you in identifying potential goal scorers for your DFS lineups. As the playoffs commence, each game carries significant weight, making it […]
Thomas Chabot Suffers Broken Wrist
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot missed the end of the season with a broken wrist, it was revealed on Friday. He dropped out of the lineup for the team's final eight regular-season games after breaking a bone in his wrist and also damaging a ligament. The 26-year-old ended up finishing his sixth campaign in the […]
Brent Burns Notches Two Goals For Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns scored two goals to beat the Florida Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Burns also had five shots on goal and was a plus-three in the contest. He helped the Hurricanes clinch the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, with the victory concluding the team's regular season. The […]
Shea Theodore Returns To Action Thursday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (undisclosed) will be back from a seven-game absence Thursday against the Kraken. An unspecified ailment took Theodore out of the lineup two weeks ago, but Vegas will be delighted that the gifted rearguard can return to action just before the playoffs start. Theodore has also had other issues this […]
Nikita Zadorov Finishes Season With A Hat Trick
Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov had the game of his life Wednesday against San Jose, scoring his first career hat trick in a 3-1 win. He became only the second defenseman ever to score a natural hat trick for the Flames. The club previously had only five rearguards in total with a hat trick in […]
Miro Heiskanen Celebrates A Franchise Record Wednesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen posted a new franchise record on Wednesday against St. Louis, becoming the defenseman with the most assists in a single season. He had two helpers in a 5-2 win, including one on the power play, to reach 62 assists for the campaign. Heiskanen also tied Reijo Ruotsalainen for the most […]
Mikhail Sergachev Set To Return Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against Toronto. The 24-year-old was back in practice Monday after missing a trip to Ottawa at the weekend for personal reasons. Sergachev has had a big campaign with 50 points, 149 shots on goal, 122 hits and 148 blocked shots […]
Bowen Byram Good To Go Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (illness) will return from a two-game absence Tuesday against Edmonton. He has shaken off an illness bug and should play a major role at the back, with Cale Makar (lower body) set to miss another game. Byram, who has notched 23 points across 39 outings this season, will partner Jack […]
Luke Hughes Makes His NHL Debut Tuesday
New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will make his first NHL appearance Tuesday versus Buffalo. The 19-year-old has just inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the team and starts his pro career after posting 27 goals and 87 points in 80 games for the University of Michigan over two years. Hughes, who is the younger […]
Zach Whitecloud Won't Play Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (lower body) won't feature in Tuesday's game against the Kraken. He was hurt in a game against Dallas over the weekend. Whitecloud sits on only 12 points for the season, but he has been a good source for blocks and hits for managers, throwing himself in front of 97 […]
Josh Morrissey Sets New Record With 20th Multi-Point Outing
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey logged a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-2 win over San Jose, setting a new franchise record for most multi-point games in a season by a defenseman. Dustin Byfuglien had held the mark with 19 games since 2011-12, but Monday marked Morrissey's 20th such outing in 2022-23. Morrissey's scoring […]
Erik Karlsson Reaches 100 Points
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored twice in Monday's 6-2 loss to Winnipeg to become the sixth blue-liner in NHL history with a 100-point season. He's the first rearguard to reach the plateau since Brian Leetch in 1991-92. Karlsson got there with 80 games, posting 25 goals and 75 assists. The 32-year-old is the […]
Jared Spurgeon, Matt Dumba Won't Play Monday
Minnesota Wild defensemen Jared Spurgeon and Matt Dumba are getting Monday night off and won't play against Chicago. The backline will also be missing Jonas Brodin, who gets some time off as well, with Minnesota seemingly happy to settle for third place in the Central Division. Alex Goligoski, Calen Addison and Brock Faber will enter […]
Mikey Anderson Back For Kings Monday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Monday against Vancouver. The 23-year-old has been unavailable for five games due to an undisclosed ailment. He should join his regular partner Drew Doughty on the first defensive pairing, with Vladislav Gavrikov moving down in the lineup. Anderson has done a little bit […]
Devon Toews Hands Out Three Assists Against Anaheim
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews collected a hat trick of assists in Sunday's comeback win against Anaheim. The defending champions found themselves 4-2 down in the third period but pulled out a 5-4 overtime victory, with Toews producing two power-play helpers during the comeback. He also had one even-strength assist in the game. The 29-year-old […]
Dmitry Orlov, Charlie McAvoy Won't Play Sunday
Boston Bruins defensemen Dmitry Orlov (back) and Charlie McAvoy (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Flyers. Hampus Lindholm and Brandon Carlo will form the first defensive pairing in the game, with Matt Grzelcyk and Connor Carrick part of the second pairing. Both players are likely just getting rested, with the playoffs scheduled to start on […]
Rasmus Dahlin Tallies Three Points Saturday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin produced a three-point effort in Saturday's 4-3 win over Carolina, becoming only the second blue-liner in franchise history with a 70-point campaign. Dahlin joined Phil Housley on the list by delivering an assist early in the game. He then scored a power-play goal and had another assist to move to […]
Jamie Oleksiak Logs Three Assists For Kraken
Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak recorded three assists in a 7-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday. He also was plus-4 on the evening. The defenseman now has nine goals and 16 assists in 72 regular season games. Pretty good season for a defenseman that is not typically on the power play. Oleksiak typically slots […]
Thomas Chabot, Jakob Chychrun Finished For The Season
Ottawa Senators defensemen Thomas Chabot (upper body) and Jakob Chychrun (hamstring) won't return to the ice this season. The Senators have just been eliminated from playoff contention and there's no need to rush the pair back. Additionally, Ottawa has also announced that Travis Hamonic (lower body) will miss the rest of the season as well, […]
Morgan Rielly Sits On Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly won't feature Saturday against Montreal for rest purposes. The Maple Leafs have been resting players regularly over the final few weeks of the regular season and it's Rielly's turn to sit on Saturday, along with T.J. Brodie. Timothy Liljegren and Erik Gustafsson will be drafted into the lineup. The […]