DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (5/14/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]
Evan Rodrigues Posts Two Assists In Game 4 Win
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues had a second consecutive multi-point outing in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston. After scoring twice in Game 3, Rodrigues turned into a playmaker in Game 4, logging assists as Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett scored. Before sparking into life, Rodrigues was slumping and boasted only two points for this postseason. […]
Aleksander Barkov Hits Game-Winner In Comeback Victory
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov scored the game-winning goal as the team completed a comeback from a two-goal deficit on Sunday against Boston. The Bruins grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period, but goals from Barkov, Anton Lundell, and Sam Bennett put the Panthers 3-1 up in the series. Barkov finished the scoring in […]
Sam Reinhart Expected To Be Good To Go For Game 5
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (face) is expected to be ready for Game 5 against Boston. He left Sunday's Game 4 injured after taking a puck to the face early in the third period. Reinhart, who led the league with 27 power-play goals in the regular season, was heavily bleeding. However Panthers head coach Paul […]
Sergei Bobrovsky Heads Out For Third Straight Victory On Sunday
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been confirmed as the team's starter for Sunday's Game 4 against Boston. Bobrovsky lost all four regular-season battles with the Bruins and also started the second-round series with a heavy 5-1 loss. But after giving up four goals on 28 shots in Game 1, the Russian netminder has allowed […]
Sam Bennett A Game-Time Decision On Friday
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Boston. He's on the cusp of returning to the lineup after missing five games. Bennett recorded two points (one goal, one assist) in as many games before suffering an upper-body injury early into the postseason. If he's ready to […]
NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (5/10/24) - 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 […]
Brandon Montour Wraps Up Three-Point Night With Short-Handed Goal
Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour recorded his second multi-point outing of the 2024 postseason on Wednesday, finishing a 6-1 win over Boston with a goal and two assists. He had a pair of even-strength helpers in the second period before completing the scoring with a short-handed marker in the middle of the third. Montour became […]
Aleksander Barkov Notches Four Points In Game 2 Victory
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov erupted for two goals and two assists as the team tied the series against Boston at one with a big 6-1 victory on Wednesday. He posted two even-strength points and also had short-handed and power-play points in the contest, with his first goal being the game-winning marker. After a slow […]
Sam Reinhart Sets New Panthers Record With Four-Assist Effort
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart rewrote history books in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Boston, establishing a new franchise playoff record with four assists. He also joined Aleksander Barkov as the only players in Panthers history with an even-strength, power-play, and short-handed point in a playoff game. Florida scored in all situations in the third period […]
Sam Bennett Remains Out On Wednesday
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) will remain sidelined for Game 2 against the Bruins on Wednesday. Florida expects to get its second-line center back this week, but Bennett isn't quite ready to return just yet. Anton Lundell will continue to skate on the second line. The Finnish forward has played well in the […]
Sam Bennett Expected To Return This Week
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) is nearing a return to the lineup, with the team expecting him back this week. After missing a fourth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury on Monday against Boston, Bennett was on the ice Tuesday for his first practice session with the team since getting hurt a […]
Sergei Bobrovsky Aims To End Bad Run Against Bruins Monday
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been confirmed as the team's starter for Game 1 against Boston on Monday. He'll be looking to get rid of some demons on Monday night after going 0-2-2 against the Bruins during the regular season. Bobrovsky's form wasn't great in the first round against the Lightning, as the Russian […]
Sam Bennett Misses Game 1 Against Bruins
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) won't be available for the start of the second-round series against Boston. He was initially expected to be good to go for Monday's Game 1, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has officially ruled Bennett out, adding that he is considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old was sidelined for the […]
Sam Bennett Should Be Good For Round 2
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (hand) is expected to return to action for the team's second-round series against either the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs, according to head coach Paul Maurice. Bennett appeared to suffer a hand injury after being hit by teammate Brandon Montour's point shot during Game 2 of the team's first-round […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/30/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/29/24): NHL DFS Lineups
Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally, my name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels and know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy the deep dumpster diving and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and unwanted plays. […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/27/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]
Matthew Tkachuk Bags Two Goals In Game 3 Victory
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk took care of two goals as the team defeated Tampa Bay 5-3 in Game 3 on Thursday. The Panthers star started and finished the scoring, with the latter goal coming in an empty-net situation. He's now the first player in franchise history with three multi-goal games in the playoffs. Tkachuk, […]
Anton Lundell Takes Over As Second-Line Center Thursday
Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell will skate on the second line in Thursday's Game 3 against the Lightning. He will be filling in for Sam Bennett (upper body), who was injured in the second game of the series. Lundell already saw some action in the spot in Game 2 and collected an assist on Carter […]
Ryan Lomberg Ruled Out For Game 3
Florida Panthers winger Ryan Lomberg (illness) will remain out for Game 3 against Tampa Bay on Thursday. He's battling an undisclosed illness and didn't travel with the team. Florida currently has him in quarantine. Kyle Okposo will be entering the lineup on Thursday. The veteran should add some offensive threat to the team after registering […]
Kyle Okposo To Suit Up In Game 3
Florida Panthers forward Kyle Okposo will be back in the lineup for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Lomberg (illness) made the trip to Tampa Bay after missing Game 2 but the team needs another day of feeling good before he's allowed to be around the team. […]
Sam Bennett To Miss At Least A Week
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (hand) will miss at least a week after leaving Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period. Bennett was struck on the hand by a point shot from defenseman Brandon Montour and will not travel for the team's upcoming two games in […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/25/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]
Ryan Lomberg Could Be Back For Game 3
Florida Panthers winger Ryan Lomberg (illness) could be available again for Thursday's Game 3 against Tampa Bay. He missed Game 2 on Tuesday with an illness, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice believes that Lomberg might be an option on Thursday. Steve Lorentz skated in Lomberg's place on the fourth line on Tuesday, logging 6:06 […]
Sam Bennett To Miss Significant Time
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is set to miss significant time due to an upper-body injury suffered during the second period of Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win. Bennett was struck on the hand my a point shot in the second period and left the game. He briefly returned to the bench but went back to the […]
Carter Verhaeghe Hits Overtime Winner In Game 2
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe was the hero of the night on Tuesday in Game 2 against the Lightning, scoring a 3-2 game-winner with 2:59 played in overtime. The Panthers blew a 2-0 lead in the contest, but Verhaeghe spared their blushes with a nice back-hander. Verhaeghe now boasts five career overtime goals in the […]
Sam Bennett Sustains An Upper-Body Injury In Game 2
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 Game 2 win against Tampa Bay. He left the contest early in the second period. Before exiting, Bennett scored the first goal of the game and had a power-play assist on a Vladimir Tarasenko strike. Bennett missed 13 games during the regular season, […]
Ryan Lomberg Unavailable Due To Illness
Florida Panthers winger Ryan Lomberg is feeling under the weather and won't play in Game 2 against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The 29-year-old grinder will be replaced in the lineup by Steve Lorentz. Lomberg posted only seven points (five goals, two assists) in 75 regular-season appearances, but the team will definitely miss his physical presence […]
Aaron Ekblad Back For Game 1 Sunday
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) will be back to take on the rival Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the postseason on Sunday in Sunrise. The veteran missed the final six games of the regular season with a lower-body injury and appeared in just four of the team's last 17 regular-season contests. […]