NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/06/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Travis Konecny Tallies Four Points In Losing Effort

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny ended an offensive slump in impressive style on Tuesday, notching two goals and two assists in a 6-4 loss to Carolina. Konecny had gone three games without a point before bursting back into the life. He started the work with a power-play goal and added three even-strength points. Despite the […]

Dylan Holloway Taken To Hospital After Being Hit By A Puck

St. Louis Blues left wing Dylan Holloway was taken to the hospital after he was hit by a puck in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay. He was hit in the neck area with 2:37 remaining in the first period. Holloway managed to finish his shift but was then stretched away from the bench area. […]

Artturi Lehkonen Will Make His Season Debut On Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will be in the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has confirmed that Lehkonen will play after he was activated from Injured Reserve. The Finnish forward joined Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen on the top line in Monday's practice. He has averaged 0.75 points per […]

Jesper Bratt Collects Two Points In Monday's Win

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt recorded two points as the team defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Monday. Stefan Noesen scored early in the game off assists by Bratt and Paul Cotter, and the Swedish forward himself was on target late in the second in a power-play situation. Bratt became a point-per-game player last […]

Zach Benson Considered "A Possibility" For Tuesday's Game

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) could be back in action against Ottawa on Tuesday. After missing five games with a lower-body injury, Benson came through full practice on Monday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff called Benson "a possibility" for Tuesday's game. Benson had a quiet start to the campaign before getting injured, […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Practices On Monday

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (head) practiced on Monday. Slafkovsky made an early exit against Pittsburgh on Saturday night, leaving his status questionable ahead of the new week. However, he has escaped serious injury and looks set to remain in the lineup on Tuesday versus Calgary. Slafkovsky has already missed some time with an upper-body […]

Valeri Nichushkin Will Return When First Eligible

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) will return on November 15th from the NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Nichushkin was suspended for six months and placed into the program in May and will be ready to go when first eligible to return. The 29-year-old will provide a much-needed boost to the heavily depleted Avalanche forward group […]

Zach Hyman Records Two Points In Battle Of Alberta Win

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman amassed two points as the team won the second Battle of Alberta of the season against Calgary 4-2 on Sunday. Hyman picked up a first-period assist and struck the game-winning goal on the power play in the middle of the third frame. The 2024-25 campaign has been a tough one […]

Matt Boldy Hits Overtime Winner Versus Toronto

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy scored in a second consecutive game on Sunday, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 overtime victory against Toronto. This is the third time this season Boldy has scored in back-to-back games. He hasn't had a three-game goal streak since February. Half of Boldy's six goals have been game-winning tallies, and […]

Alex Ovechkin Extends Goal Streak To Four Games

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin continued to work his way toward Wayne Gretzky's goal record with another marker in Sunday's 4-2 road loss to Carolina. The veteran star extended his goal streak to four games when he found the back of the net in a power-play situation in the first period. Washington's captain is now […]

Artturi Lehkonen Activated From Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said he expects Lehkonen to make his season debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle, and it now looks like he will indeed be ready to join the lineup. Lehkonen, who notched 34 points […]

Nicholas Robertson Re-Enters Maple Leafs Lineup Sunday

Toronto 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 […]

Jakub Vrana Scratched On Sunday

Washington 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 […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Totals Four Points Versus Blue Jackets

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers had a field day against the Blue Jackets on Friday, completing a 6-2 road victory with his fifth career hat trick and four points. He picked up all three goals in even-strength situations and had his assist with the man advantage. Ehlers can be very happy with the work […]

Evgeni Malkin Takes Maintenance Day On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin sat out Friday's practice for maintenance purposes. Malkin has played in all 12 games so far this season and is expected to remain in the lineup on Saturday versus Montreal. However, it looks like the Russian veteran is a bit banged up. Malkin enjoyed a red-hot start to his 19th […]

Zach Benson Could Play Next Week

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson (lower body) has a chance to return next week if his recovery continues to go well, according to head coach Lindy Ruff. Benson has missed the last three games due to a lingering lower-body injury that has hampered him all season. He won't play Friday against the New York Islanders […]

Dmitri Voronkov Ready For Season Debut Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov (upper-body) is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Voronkov missed the first nine games of the season after suffering an upper-body injury in the final game of the preseason. The 24-year-old had a solid rookie season last year, notching 34 points (18 goals, […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ready To Go For Saturday

Detroit Red Wings winger Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) appears to be over his sickness and should play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Tarasenko missed Wednesday's game while dealing with the flu, but is back at practice Friday. The 32-year-old is off to a rough start with his new team, as he has just two goals […]

Tomas Nosek Ready For Panthers Debut On Friday

Florida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek (upper body) will make his team debut on Friday versus Dallas. Nosek has been sidelined for the start of the season due to an upper-body injury. However, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that the Czech forward will be counted on in Friday's game. Nosek is expected to center […]

Leon Draisaitl Leads Oilers To Victory With Three-Point Effort

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl recorded his second three-point outing in three games in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Nashville. Taking over from Connor McDavid (ankle) as the first-line center, Draisaitl had two goals and an assist in the contest. All of his points came during even-strength play, which has been the norm this season for […]

Alex Ovechkin Bags Three Points In Thursday's Win

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin had a very productive night at the office on Halloween, producing three points in a 6-3 victory over Montreal. He capped off the scoring with his fifth goal of the season and dished out two assists, including one with the man advantage. Ovechkin also boasts five assists through the first […]

Jake Guentzel Nets Two Goals Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel provided two goals as the team beat Colorado 5-2 on away ice Wednesday night. Guentzel potted a pair of even-strength goals in the first and second periods, putting Tampa Bay 4-1 ahead. He's now on four goals and 11 points in 10 appearances with his new team. Brought […]

Artturi Lehkonen Expected Back Next Week

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is penciled in to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. The Finnish forward has been sidelined for the start of the season because of shoulder surgery. He will sit out one more game as Colorado visits Nashville on Saturday. Lehkonen's return will be a big boost for […]

Samuel Honzek Available On Wednesday

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It looks like the young winger is ready to rejoin the lineup versus Utah. He has been out for five games with an upper-body injury. Honzek saw usage on the first line at the start of the campaign, but he […]

Vladimir Tarasenko A Game-Time Call On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg. Tarasenko is battling a flu bug and didn't skate on Wednesday morning. Nine games into the season, Tarasenko has yet to hit top gear, picking up one goal and two assists. Michael Rasmussen is expected to step into a […]

Miles Wood To Miss 7-10 Days

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood will miss the next 7-10 days with an upper-body injury. Wood joins a number of other attacking players on the shelf, meaning defenseman Oliver Kylington will be used as a forward on Wednesday versus Tampa Bay. Nikolai Kovalenko will move to the first line, while Ivan Ivan gets to […]

Ross Colton Out For 6-8 Weeks With A Broken Foot

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (foot) will be out for 6-8 weeks. He broke his foot while blocking a shot in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. In Colton, the Avalanche will lose their top goal-scorer. Colton has lit the lamp eight times in 10 games this season, adding one assist. Nikolai Kovalenko will replace Colton […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Tim Stutzle Amasses Four Points In Big Win

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle tallied two goals and two assists as the team cruised to an easy 8-1 victory over St. Louis on Tuesday. Stutzle scored both of his goals during even-strength play and had his assists on the power play. With his seventh career four-point effort, Stutzle passed Marian Hossa for the most […]