Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/1/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! The holiday season is upon us. Today is December 1st, and we have a busy schedule with 11 games to be played. The NHL season and NHL DFS are in full swing! As with every NHL season, our Rotoballer NHL writers will give you the best tools to be successful in NHL […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/29/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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 MLB skills and […]

Arber Xhekaj Scratched On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will sit out his first game of the season Tuesday versus Buffalo, with the team deciding to scratch him for the contest. The 21-year-old has developed really nicely for Montreal this season, but it looks like the team is trying to give him a little breather. Xhekaj has tallied five […]

Mike Hoffman Nursing A Lower-Body Injury

Montreal Canadiens winger Mike Hoffman (lower-body) sat out Monday's practice after being injured over the weekend against Philadelphia. The team has announced that Hoffman was being evaluated for a lower-body problem. It's currently unknown if Hoffman can play Tuesday versus Buffalo. The veteran sniper has begun to recover from an awful start to the season […]

Cole Caufield Goes For Three Points In Saturday's Win

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield had one of his best games of the season Saturday against Philadelphia, contributing with two goals and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win. He notched a power-play in the first period and brought the drama in the third, scoring a game-tying goal with only three seconds left to play. […]

Mike Matheson Ready For Season Debut Saturday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (abdomen) will make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. He was ruled out with an abdominal muscle strain just before the season started but is now fully recovered. The 28-year-old had a career year with 31 points in 74 games for Pittsburgh last season. Matheson is also an […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/19/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It's Saturday, November 19th and like most Saturdays, we have a MASSIVE NHL slate today. I'll bring you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 7:o0 PM EST. Be sure also to check out our awesome NHL tools, including our Lineup […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/17/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Thursday, November 17th, 2022 and like most Thursdays, we are in for a large NHL DFS slate! Want to know the best plays and stacks? Check it out below! I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 […]

Jonathan Drouin Out With An Upper-Body Injury

Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin will come out of the lineup Tuesday with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old is getting sidelined just as he had picked up some form with assists in back-to-back games. It's not been a pretty year so far for Drouin, with him boasting only four points in 12 appearances. Fellow […]

Kirby Dach Gets Two Goals Versus Vancouver

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach netted two goals Wednesday night, helping the team beat Vancouver 5-2. He ended up with the game-winning goal and also had the team's final tally. Dach was plus-two for the game and finished with four shots overall while adding one hit to his stat line in 17:16 of action. The […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Suspended For Two Games

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky has been suspended for two games. The 18-year-old sent Detroit's Matt Luff flying face-first into the boards with a hit from behind late in the third period in Tuesday's 3-2 win. Slafkovsky was given a major penalty and game misconduct for boarding, and he has now received his first […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/9/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, and we have a four-game slate on deck after a large slate last night, as how things typically go in the NHL. I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 7:o0 PM […]

Evgenii Dadonov Returns To Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens winger Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) is set to end a four-game absence Tuesday against Detroit. He is replacing Josh Anderson, who will start a two-game suspension. Dadonov has been a massive disappointment for Montreal so far, failing to score in all of his eight outings for the team. He's also managed just 10 shots […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/8/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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 MLB skills and […]

Josh Anderson Receives A Two-Game Suspension

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson has been suspended for two games for boarding Vegas' Alex Pietrangelo in Saturday's 6-4 loss. He will be unavailable for Tuesday's visit to Detroit and Thursday's home game against Vancouver. Anderson hasn't done a lot this season, registering three goals and two assists, but he is still tied for […]

Evgenii Dadonov Moved To Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens winger Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Thursday's match versus Winnipeg. The move is retroactive to Oct. 31. Dadonov has been out of action since last weekend, missing two games. Montreal fans might even say that he has been missing for the whole season, with Dadonov failing to pick […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Returns To Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will be back in action on Saturday against St. Louis. The No. 1 draft pick has been forced to miss three games with an upper-body injury. He is slated to skate on the fourth line with Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta, who is getting his season debut. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/25/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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 MLB skills and […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Misses Monday's Practice, Out Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) wasn't able to practice on Monday and will miss a second consecutive game Tuesday against Minnesota. Slafkovsky is still undergoing medical testing and it's not known when he will be ready to return. The team has listed him as day-to-day, so it doesn't look like Slafkovsky is […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Will Not Play Against Stars

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will not play against the Stars on Saturday night as he has an upper-body injury, and he is currently listed as day-to-day. The first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft scored his first career goal in Thursday's 6-2 win against the Coyotes. Slafkovsky will be replaced on […]

Jake Allen Sits Out Monday's Action

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen won't be available for Monday's clash with Pittsburgh because of personal reasons. He and his wife are ready to welcome their third child to the world. Allen has had a strong start to the campaign, registering a 2.03 goals-against average with a .943 save percentage across two outings. Sam Montembeault […]

Jonathan Drouin Enters Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin will make his season debut on Saturday against Washington after missing the team's first two games as a healthy scratch. He is expected to skate on the fourth line, replacing Rem Pitlick in the lineup. Drouin can be a productive player, but he's had awful luck with injuries, and with […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/15/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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 MLB skills and […]

Mike Matheson Faces Eight-Week Absence

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (abdomen) won't be able to make his season debut until after at least eight weeks. The Canadiens placed him on Injured Reserve on Thursday and announced that Matheson is dealing with an abdominal muscle strain. The suggested timeline puts Matheson's return date around mid-December. The former Penguin was set to […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Secures Roster Spot For The Start Of The Season

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky survived the final roster cut ahead of the new NHL season and he will make his debut on Wednesday against Toronto. The team has some injury issues and it will allow Slafkovsky to start life in the NHL on a line with Christian Dvorak and Brendan Gallagher. The No. […]

Mike Hoffman Misses Practice, Considered Day-To-Day

Montreal Canadiens winger Mike Hoffman is dealing with an upper-body injury and missed Friday's practice. The team considers him day-to-day for now. Montreal is set to start the season on Oct. 12 against Toronto. Hoffman has struggled to find consistent form ever since leaving Florida in 2020, but he finished last season with a nice […]

Jake Allen Agrees To Two-Year Extension With Montreal

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen has signed a two-year extension with the team. The 32-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason before inking the new deal, which ups his cap hit to $3,850,000. Allen's current deal carries an average annual value of $2,875,000. The 2019 Stanley Cup champion is set for […]

Nick Suzuki Out Of Action For A Couple Of Weeks

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki is set to miss two weeks with a lower-body injury. The news means that the fresh Canadiens captain won't be available to play for most of the preseason and might be able to get only one game under his belt before the 2022-23 regular season starts. Suzuki had a career […]

Kirby Dach And Canadiens Sign Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed center Kirby Dach to a four-year, $13.45 million contract. After recently trading for the 21-year-old center, the Canadiens decided he was worth locking up at $3.36 million per season. Dach has substantial potential as the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft, but in his three seasons in Chicago […]

P.K. Subban Retires From The NHL

2013 Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban has decided to retire from the NHL at the age of 33. He spent 13 seasons in the league, skating in 834 regular-season games and playing for three different teams. The three-time All-Star managed 115 goals and 467 points during his career. Subban played in the 2017 Stanley Cup […]