Pavel Zacha Scores Another Goal In New Jersey Loss

New Jersey Devils forward Pavel Zacha scored in the waning seconds of regulation to force overtime on Friday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Zacha now has five goals and seven points in nine games for New Jersey. The forward is now playing over 18 minutes a game. From an offensive standpoint, Zacha is again […]

Alexander Holtz Makes His NHL Debut Against Los Angeles

New Jersey Devils right winger Alexander Holtz will make his NHL debut on Friday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Holtz enjoyed his short time in Utica scoring five goals in four games. It was clear that he was a man apart in the AHL. New Jersey needs a spark and Holtz can at least […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/5): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

The NHL season has hit week number four! Some hockey trends have established themselves but many are still to come. As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Today […]

Nico Hischier Has Rough Night In Defeat

Centerman Nico Hischier did have a couple of scoring chances but could not find the back of the net on Tuesday night as the New Jersey Devils lost in Anaheim. Hischier had four shots on goal and over five minutes of power-play time. It was a simple case of nothing going right for the captain […]

Jonathan Bernier Gets No Support In Loss To Anaheim

Goaltender Jonathan Bernier allowed four goals in all on Tuesday night as the New Jersey Devils were shut out by the Anaheim Ducks. Bernier yielded two goals on the penalty kill. The goaltender stopped 23 of 27 shots. The last goal allowed was a short-handed goal to boot, as Bernier endured a bit of an […]

Dougie Hamilton Exits Game with Injury

Defenseman Dougie Hamilton did not play the final two periods of the New Jersey Devils loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. It is believed he suffered a lower-body injury at some point during the late stages of the first period. For now, the New Jersey defenseman is being listed as day-to-day. It did […]

Jesper Bratt Scores Game-Winner Against Pittsburgh

Jesper Bratt drew a penalty shot during the third period in Pittsburgh. The winger took advantage of his shot and slid one past Tristan Jarry to give New Jersey a 3-2 lead. New Jersey would not give up that lead. Bratt also added an assist as well. It was the type of game that illustrated […]

Andreas Johnsson Strikes Twice In New Jersey Victory

Andreas Johnsson is starting to feel comfortable in New Jersey. He did not just score once. He scored twice against Pittsburgh on the road Saturday night. One of the goals Johnsson simply called bank as he bounces the puck off the defenseman and in the net. The other was a great play that showed Johnsson's […]

Jonathan Bernier Returns, Backstops New Jersey To Win

Jonathan Bernier returned from a lower-body injury to stop 33 of 35 shots in a New Jersey road win. Bernier not only stopped several high-danger chances, but he also kept a returning Sidney Crosby off the scoreboard. The biggest difference the goaltender made was the penalty kill that allowed New Jersey to take and hold […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/31): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! For those first-time readers, 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 then make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL which means it's time to sharpen our MLB […]

Jonathan Bernier Returns From Injury On Saturday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier will make his comeback from a lower-body injury on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The veteran netminder got off to a nice 2-0-0 start at his new club before getting sidelined. He's recorded a 2.48 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this season. Sidney Crosby makes his season debut in […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/30/21): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

The NHL season approaches the end of week number three! Some hockey trends have established themselves but many are still to come. As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and […]

OwnersBox Week 4 NHL Lineup Picks: Contest of the Week - Weekly Fantasy Hockey

Welcome back RotoBallers! The NHL season heads into November for Week 4 and we have an excellent salary cap contest for you over at OwnersBox! In case you're not yet familiar, OwnersBox is a fantastic new weekly fantasy sports platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season. And the big […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/26): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! For those first-time readers, 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 then make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL which means it's time to sharpen our MLB […]

Pavel Zacha Wins One for New Jersey in Overtime

Pavel Zacha was invisible at stretches for the early portion of tonight's game. However, he was there when the game was on the line. Zacha was able to convert an opportunity midway into overtime to give New Jersey its third win of the season out of four games. Zacha played over 18 minutes on Saturday […]

Nico Hischier Finally Lights Lamp and It Counts

Nico Hischier had a few goals disallowed in the early going this year. However, down 1-0, Hischier took a beating and looked very hurt. Yet, he soldiered on and found a way to score on the power play. That power-play goal tied the game at 1 and paved the way for the overtime heroics. Hischier […]

Nico Daws Shines for New Jersey in Unexpected Start

Nico Daws was pressed into duty after the ineffectiveness of Scott Wedgewood on Thursday against Washington. For the first 20 minutes, New Jersey fell behind 1-0 but Daws stood tall. He was able to make 24 saves in all. Eventually, the Devils tied the game in the third period. Then, New Jersey won in overtime […]

Ty Smith Makes Season Debut On Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith is ready for his season debut on Saturday against Buffalo. The talented blueliner missed the first three games of the campaign with a lower-body injury. He'll be eased into action on the third pairing. Smith was the top-scoring rookie defenseman last season with 23 points in 48 games, and […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/23): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

The NHL season approaches the end of week number two! Some hockey trends have established themselves but many are still to come. As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and […]

Jack Hughes Heads To Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday after he had dislocated his left shoulder in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Seattle. Hughes, who's started the year with two goals and three points in two outings, is set to get re-evaluated next week. It looks like Michael McLeod will get […]

Jonathan Bernier Misses Thursday's Action With Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier won't be able to help his team against Washington on Thursday after picking up a lower-body injury. The veteran netminder made a nice 2-0-0 start to the campaign before getting hurt. He's listed day-to-day. With Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) still unavailable, Scott Wedgewood gets his season debut on Thursday. The […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/21): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! For those first-time readers, my name is Mark and while I write mostly Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy Football content on the site, I also play a lot of NHL DFS. NHL DFS is very similar to MLB DFS and it's a fun way to spend the fall and winter […]

Jonathan Bernier Looks Solid In Win Over Seattle

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier got his second win of the young season against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. He stopped 27 of 29 shots in the win to move to 2-0 on the season. It is unclear how much longer Bernier will start. However, Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) was put on Injured Reserve, […]

Damon Severson Shines In Return From Injury Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson made his season debut after recovering from a preseason injury on Tuesday. He made quite the impact as the defenseman scored a goal with two shots on goal in 17:05 of ice time. His presence on the ice was calming, as Severson was able to make several offensive plays […]

Jack Hughes Injured In Win Against Seattle

New Jersey Devils centerman Jack Hughes (shoulder) played just 10 shifts on Tuesday night before getting injured early on against the Seattle Kraken. It just appeared that he fell awkwardly after what could be termed as a slew foot. Hughes had an assist and four takeaways in his limited time. The forward will be evaluated […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/19): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! For those first-time readers, 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 then make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL which means it's time to sharpen our MLB […]

Jack Hughes Buries Two Goals In Friday's Win

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes registered a pair of goals as his team picked up a 4-3 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. The 20-year-old tallied his first goal late in the middle frame and then capped off the contest with the overtime game-winner on a beautiful individual effort. Entering his third […]

Jonathan Bernier Starts Season Opener For New Jersey

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier will guard the cage in Friday's season opener against Chicago, with Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) still recovering from offseason surgery. It's a Devils debut for Bernier, who was picked up by New Jersey on a two-year deal in the summer. The veteran netminder played in Detroit last season, posting a […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/15): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Chris and I write a little about several sports (including NASCAR, PGA, NCAA Football, NHL, and more). If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL which means it's time to […]

Ty Smith Dealing With Injury In Camp

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith will be out for a number of days due to an undisclosed injury. The 21-year-old, who is expected to take another step forward in his second NHL season, has yet to play a preseason game. Smith collected 23 points (two goals, 21 assists) while averaging 20:07 of ice time […]