Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/27/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It's Thursday, October 27th, 2022, and like most Thursdays, we get a big slate tonight! There are 10 games, 20 teams in action, so many different directions one can go! I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at […]

Stuart Skinner Starts For Oilers Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will be the man between the pipes for the team Wednesday against St. Louis. The 23-year-old is getting his second start of the campaign. These teams meet for the second time in just a few days. The Oilers suffered a 2-0 defeat in the matchup on Saturday with Jack Campbell […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/26/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is October 26th and while we have a small three-game slate, that doesn't mean I won't be out here playing some NHL DFS lineups as I do nearly every day! I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 […]

Leon Draisaitl Leads The Charge Versus Penguins

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl produced a three-point night on Monday, bagging a goal and two assists as his team handed the Penguins their first regulation loss of the season. It was a nice comeback effort from Draisaitl & Co. as Edmonton erased a 3-1 deficit to win 6-3. The German superstar was held pointless […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/24/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! It is Monday, October 24th and we have a busy schedule with six games to be played. The NHL season is in full swing which means NHL DFS is back! As with every NHL season, our Rotoballer NHL writers will give you the best tools to be successful in NHL DFS for both […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is October 22nd and we have a full slate of games tonight! Last night was just a three-game slate and Saturdays are often a split slate with some day games and some night games. Today is no different. I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/20/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is October 20th and after a small three-game slate last night, we turn to today with a large, 12-game slate tonight! This slate is going to feature some exciting games. We've got Toronto vs. Dallas, Pittsburgh vs. Los Angeles, Carolina vs. Edmonton as a few that jump off the page tonight! Today, I'll be […]

Jack Campbell Lasts Just 10 Minutes In First Battle Of Alberta

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell had a game to forget on Saturday against Calgary, giving up four goals on seven shots before getting yanked after playing just 10:18. Stuart Skinner came in and did a much better job by saving all 31 shots he faced in an eventual 4-3 loss. There are high hopes for […]

Kailer Yamamoto Makes His Season Debut Saturday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Flames for his season debut. Yamamoto suffered an undisclosed injury in a preseason game and ended up missing the team's season opener on Wednesday against Vancouver despite having returned to practice. He will skate on the second line with […]

Philip Broberg Recalled By Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled prospect defenseman Philip Broberg from Bakersfield (AHL). Broberg was expected to start the season with Edmonton, but had to be sent down because of multiple injuries to their forward group that forced the Oilers to call up Devin Shore. In any case, he's here now and is looking to prove […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/13/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Thursday, October 12th, 2022, the second proper day of the NHL season and our biggest slate of the season yet at 10 games. We have several solid teams in action, like the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild, which should make this slate very fun! Today I'll be bringing you my […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/12/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is October 12th, 2022, the first proper-sized slate of the NHL season and I am here to bring you my thoughts on the slate as it pertains to NHL DFS. If you are new to hockey DFS, it is similar to baseball. It is a high-variance game, the scoring is mainly event-driven, and correlation […]

Mike Smith Fails Physical, Heading To Long-Term Injured Reserve

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith has failed his physical ahead of training camp and is set to go on long-term Injured Reserve. The veteran netminder battled through various injuries last term and he's not expected to feature at all during the upcoming season. The Oilers snapped up Jack Campbell on a five-year deal in the […]

Kailer Yamamoto Out Again Monday Night

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (upper body) won't be able to help the team in Monday's Game 4 against Colorado. He picked up an upper-body injury in Game 2 and hasn't been able to practice since then. Yamamoto averaged 0.5 points per game during the regular season and has also been on the same […]

Dylan Holloway Set For NHL Debut In Game 4

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway will make his NHL debut in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. The Oilers will be without Evander Kane (suspension) and Kailer Yamamoto (upper-body) in the must-win contest to extend their season, resulting in the 20-year-old forward to make his debut. Holloway […]

Evander Kane Suspended For Monday

Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane will be unavailable for Monday's Game 4 against Colorado as he has been suspended for one game. The 30-year-old picked up the punishment for boarding Colorado center Nazem Kadri in Game 3. Kane was assessed a five-minute major penalty in the game, while Kadri suffered a broken thumb and wasn't […]

Connor McDavid Registers 30th Playoff Point

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became the sixth player in franchise history to hit 30 points in a single postseason when he scored the opening goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Colorado. The Oilers captain needed just 38 seconds at the start of the game to light the lamp for the ninth time this postseason. […]

Zack Kassian Skates On Top Line Ahead Of Game 3

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian was paired with Connor McDavid and Evander Kane on the top line at Saturday's morning skate. He took over the right-wing role from Kailer Yamamoto (upper body), who was hurt in Game 2 and is questionable for the contest. Kassian has so far logged just a little over 16 […]

Mike Smith Likely To Start Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith will be the probable starter in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Smith was lit up in Game 1, giving up six goals on 25 shots before being yanked midway through the contest in favor of 33-year-old Mikko Koskinen. The Kingston, Ontario, native has produced an 8-2-1 record with […]

Mike Smith Pulled In Edmonton's Loss To Colorado

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith was pulled in the second period in an 8-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He was yanked early in the second period after giving up six goals on 25 Colorado shots on goal. Mikko Koskinen came in to replace the veteran netminder. […]

Connor McDavid Logs Three Points Despite Loss To Colorado

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was held to a goal and two assists in a thrilling 8-6 victory for Colorado in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Having a bit of an off night, McDavid still managed to register three points and two shots on goal. In addition, he played the most of any […]

Connor McDavid Looks To Stay Hot In Conference Finals

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has been held scoreless just once in this year's playoffs ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He started the postseason with a three-game multi-point streak and has racked up a total of 26 points in 12 games. Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux are the only players in […]

Mike Smith Enters Conference Finals With Four-Game Win Streak

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith has had a few rough outings during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but he's taking a four-game winning streak into the Western Conference Finals. The 40-year-old boasts an 8-3 record overall for the postseason with a 2.70 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and two shutouts. Edmonton lost the regular-season […]

Zach Hyman Stretches Goal Streak To Five Games

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman scored in a fifth consecutive game and recorded two assists as the team secured a series victory against Calgary with a 5-4 overtime win Thursday night. He was a superb plus-four for the game and led the team with seven shots, whilst also handing out four hits. Connor McDavid and […]

Leon Draisaitl Tallies Four Assists In Game 5 Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl continued his superb playoff performances with four assists as his crew finished off Calgary with a 5-4 overtime win in Game 5. He helped to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead and also played a part when the Oilers once more tied the game at four and went […]

Evander Kane Will Suit Up For Game 5

Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane has joined the team in Calgary and will play in Thursday's Game 5 against the Flames. He initially stayed behind to welcome his son Iverson Frank Kane into the world. The controversial winger has been spectacular in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring a league-high 12 goals and piling up […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Gets Two Goals In Game 4 Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continued with his good performances in the second-round series against Calgary, tallying two of the team's goals in a 5-3 victory in Game 4. He scored the third-fastest playoff goal in franchise history with just 21 seconds played and picked up the eventual game-winner 16:33 into the third period. Nugent-Hopkins […]

Leon Draisaitl Makes NHL History In Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl put in another big performance in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Calgary, becoming the first player in NHL history to record three-plus points in four straight playoff games. He did the business with three assists, grabbing his final helper on the power play 25 seconds from the end of regulation. Draisaitl […]

Mike Smith Has Another Strong Showing In Game 3

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith saved 32 of 33 shots as the team jumped to a 2-1 series lead against Calgary with a 4-1 win on Sunday. The veteran netminder appeared to have gotten injured in the middle of the third period when Smith exited the game after Milan Lucic crashed into him, but he […]

Evander Kane Leads Oilers To Game 3 Win With Hat Trick

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane finished with three goals in Sunday's 4-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Flames. The forward trio of Kane, McDavid and Draisaitl took over in the second period as they dominated offensively to help the Oilers take a 2-1 series lead. Kane recorded the seventh-fastest […]