Philipp Grubauer Posts First Shutout of the Season

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped all 27 shots on goal in Thursday's 4-0 victory against the Sharks, earning his first shutout of the 2019-20 season in the contest. Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar, Ryan Graves and Matt Calvert each scored a goal in the win, while superstar center Nathan MacKinnon had the rare night where […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 15 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 15 going forward. This […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a big eleven-game main slate with a spotlight on games like New Jersey and Toronto, Nashville and Edmonton, plus even Pittsburgh and Minnesota among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 14 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 14 going forward. This […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/7/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a big twelve-game main slate with a spotlight on games like Carolina and Philadelphia, Boston and Nashville, plus even Pittsburgh and Vegas among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 1/6/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are four games in the National Hockey League tonight, providing ample opportunity to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The marquee game of the evening may be in Toronto, where the Maple Leafs are hosting the Oilers. Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl – the game […]

Pavel Francouz In Between Pipes on Monday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz will take the crease as his team faces the New York Islanders on Long Island on Monday. The 29-year-old is getting his first start in 10 days, last playing in a 6-4 loss (a start in which he allowed five goals on 32 shots) to the Minnesota Wild on December […]

Mikko Rantanen Scores Hat Trick in Colorado Victory

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils by a score of 5-2 on Saturday and has officially broken out of a slump with 12 goals in the past two games. Mikko Rantanen was the star of the game with three goals. He now has 31 goals in 26 games after missing a good chunk […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/4/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Saturday features a seven-game evening main slate with a spotlight on games like Colorado and New Jersey, Toronto and New York, plus even Pittsburgh and Montreal among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several […]

Nathan MacKinnon Explodes For Four Points

After a relatively quiet first period, the Avalanche and Blues exploded for nine goals in the final two periods in Colorado’s 7-3 win. Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and added three helpers. He now has 14 points in the last 10 games, eight of which have come on the power play. Nazem Kadri scored two […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 13 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 13 going forward. This […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/31/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a nine-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Montreal and Carolina, New York, and Edmonton, plus even Detroit and San Jose. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/28/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Saturday features a nine-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Montreal and Tampa Bay, New York, and Toronto, plus even Detroit and Florida. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, […]

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Avalanche Punish Fleury, Vegas

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare haunted his former team for the second time this year. He scored two goals in a 7-3 drubbing of Vegas on Monday night. Bellemare has just six goals and 12 points on the year with three goals and five points coming against Vegas. Nathan MacKinnon had two assists and now has 12 points […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/21/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Saturday features a ten-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Philadelphia and Ottawa, Florida and Carolina, plus even Pittsburgh and Vancouver. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as that […]

Pavel Francouz Keeps Rolling Along

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz snagged his 10th victory of the season on Wednesday, shutting down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1. The rookie netminder carried his fantastic play as of late throughout the entire 60 minutes in this one - allowing just one goal on 32 shots against in the contest. Despite starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer […]

Mikko Rantanen Notches Two Points On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen registered an empty-net goal and added a primary assist as his team rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. In addition to his pair of points, the 23-year-old posted a plus-three rating, a shot and a hit in 17:43 of ice time in the winning effort. […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/19/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a ten-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Nashville and Ottawa, Chicago and Winnipeg, plus even Vegas and Vancouver. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as that […]

Nathan MacKinnon Pots Goal In Wednesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon recorded the game-winning goal as his team banked a 4-1 road win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old beat Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford on his blocker side with a wicked wrist shot in the second period - giving his team the only lead needed in the game. […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 11 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 11 going forward. This […]

Pavel Francouz Back In Net On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz will be in between the pipes as his team takes on the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center on Wednesday. The 29-year-old last manned the crease on Friday - a night in which he spit aside 38 of 39 shots against while securing a 3-1 victory against the New Jersey […]

Nazem Kadri Continues Good Form With His 11th Goal

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri potted his 11th goal of the season on Monday in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis Blues. Mikko Rantanen also scored for the Avs, who suffered only their second defeat across the last 10 games. Kadri missed a couple of games during the recent hot streak with a lower-body injury, […]

Valeri Nichushkin Extends Point Streak to Four Games

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal in Friday night's win over New Jersey, giving him his sixth goal of the season and third in the last four games. Nichushkin is now on a four-game point streak, the longest of his NHL career, and has recorded eight points in his last 10 games. After […]

Another Strong Showing for Pavel Francouz in Colorado Win

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz allowed only a single goal on 38 shots against New Jersey, earning him his ninth win of the season. Francouz has taken over the starter's role while Phillip Grubauer is sidelined with an injury, and has run with it, winning three of his four appearances and stopping 113 of 120 […]

Pavel Francouz Comes Close To First Career Shutout

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz was very close to his first career shutout on Wednesday, giving up the only goal in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia with just 5:12 left in regulation. Claude Giroux was the bad man who ended his shutout bid. Francouz is enjoying a really nice season with eight wins in 11 […]

Mikko Rantanen Scores Twice In Win Over Flyers

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen bagged a pair of goals -- including the game-winner -- in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia. Matt Calvert continued his recent hot streak with a goal, making it five points in four games since returning from injury. Rantanen has been held back by injury this season, but he's been […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 10 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 10 going forward. This […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/12/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a twelve-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Boston and Tampa Bay, Toronto and Calgary, plus even Chicago and Arizona. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as […]

Joonas Donskoi Records Two Points On Monday

Colorado Avalanche forward Joonas Donskoi put together a noteworthy performance in his team's 5-4 overtime defeat to the Calgary Flames on Monday, posting a goal and an assist in the losing effort. The Finnish native also finished his night with a plus-one rating, three shots on goal and two blocks in 14:36 of ice time […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/7/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Saturday features a nine-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like San Jose and Tampa Bay, Colorado and Boston, plus even New Jersey and Nashville. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at […]