Matt Bush Earns First Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Bush recorded his first save of the season, beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday. Bush pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing no hits or earned runs to clinch the save. The 37-year-old is 1-for-2 in save opportunities this year. Bush has a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and eight strikeouts […]

Corey Kluber Records His Fourth Loss Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber was charged with another loss Wednesday, losing to Minnesota 10-4. Kluber pitched in five innings and allowed seven runs on six hits. He struck out four Twins batters while giving up two walks in the contest. The 37-year-old is now 0-4 with an 8.50 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, […]

Nolan Arenado Struggles At The Plate Versus Arizona

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado did not record any hits, going 0-for-4 at the plate in a 14-5 win over Arizona Wednesday. Nevertheless, he contributed to the team's success by drawing one walk, stealing one base, and scoring one run. Although he has experienced a recent slump with no hits in four out […]

Joe Ryan Picks Up Win Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan tossed six innings, allowing three runs on six hits in a 10-4 win over Boston Wednesday. The 26-year-old is off to a fantastic start with a 4-0 record, a 3.24 ERA, and a 0.76 WHIP. He's thrown in 25 innings so far, striking out 29 opposing batters. Ryan is […]

Gabriel Vilardi Likely Back Wednesday For Kings

Los Angeles Kings winger Gabriel Vilardi has been absent from play since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and could not play in Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday. However, he has stated that he feels fit and prepared to return to the Kings for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 23-year-old had a strong […]

Ilya Samsonov Projected Starter Versus Tampa Bay

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will take the crease for Game 1 against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Samsonov had an impressive first season with the Maple Leafs, finishing with a 27-10-5 record, a .919 save percentage, and a 2.33 goals-against-average. With eight NHL playoff games under his belt, the Russian netminder has recorded a […]

Connor Hellebuyck Likely Between The Pipes Against Vegas

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will likely be starting in Game 1 against Vegas. Hellebuyck had an outstanding regular season, ranking second in Jets history for wins in a season with a 37-25-2 record, a 2.49 goals-against-average, and a .920 save percentage. He has played in 35 previous playoff games and posted a 16-19-0 record, […]

Philipp Grubauer The Likely Game 1 Starter For Seattle

Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer will likely be tending twine in Game 1 against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday. Grubauer finished another lackluster regular season with the Kraken, compiling a 17-14-4 record, a 2.85 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage. However, the 31-year-old boasts an impressive playoff history, having recorded a 19-10-1 record with […]

Alexandar Georgiev Starts Game 1 For Colorado

Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev will mind the crease in Game 1 against Seattle Tuesday. Georgiev had a remarkable first season with the defending Stanley Cup champs, achieving the second-most wins in franchise history with a 40-16-6 record, a 2.53 goals-against-average, and a .935 save percentage. While the 27-year-old has never started an NHL playoff […]

Joonas Korpisalo Minding The Crease Against Oilers

On Monday, Los Angeles Kings goalie Joonas Korpisalo will be between the pipes against Edmonton in Game 1 of their playoff series. Korpisalo closed the regular season with an 18-14-4 record, a .915 save percentage, and a 2.87 goals-against-average in 39 games split between Los Angeles and Columbus. With nine NHL playoff games under his […]

Jake Oettinger Tending Twine Versus Minnesota

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger will be in goal against the Minnesota Wild Monday. Oettinger had an exceptional 2022-23 season, with an impressive 37-11-11 record, a 2.37 goals-against-average, and a .919 save percentage. Being only 24 years old, Oettinger brings valuable playoff experience, having previously played in nine NHL playoff games. He, unfortunately, lost both […]

Alex Lyon Gets The Nod Against Boston

Florida Panthers goalie Alex Lyon will be starting in goal against Boston Monday. In the last few months of the season, Lyon proved a valuable asset for the Panthers by securing points in seven of his previous eight starts, finishing with an impressive 9-4-2 record, a 2.89 goals-against-average, and a .914 save percentage. Although the […]

Antti Raanta Likely Between The Pipes For Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta could start in Game 1 Monday against the New York Islanders. Raanta spent most of the 2022-23 season as a backup for the Hurricanes but ended the campaign on a high note with an impressive 19-3-3 record, 2.23 goals-against-average, and a .910 save percentage. Despite his limited playing time during […]

Ilya Sorokin Likely To Start Series Against Carolina

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin will likely start to kick off the playoffs in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes Monday. Sorokin struggled against Carolina in the regular season, winning one of four games. However, the Russian netminder had an incredible campaign posting a 31-22-7 record, a 2.34 goals-against-average, and a .924 save percentage. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/17/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! Monday promises to be a bustling day as the playoffs kick off, featuring a total of four games on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insights into the schedule and assist you in identifying potential goal scorers for your DFS lineups. As the playoffs commence, each game carries significant weight, making it […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Snags Another Bag Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. swiped his seventh bag of the season and added a run scored, beating Kansas City 5-4 Sunday. In the last seven games, Acuna reached base safely six times. The 25-year-old is slashing .373/.455/.567 while hitting three home runs and 11 RBI through 16 games. Acuna is already showing that […]

Ozzie Albies Cracks Third Home Run Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies crushed his third home run of the season in a close 5-4 victory over Kansas City Sunday. Atlanta has won 12 of their first 16 games. Albies homer came in the fourth frame off Zack Greinke. He also smacked a double later in the contest. In 65 at-bats, Albies […]

Zac Gallen Earns Win Sunday For Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen picked up the win Sunday in a 5-0 win over Miami. Gallen tossed 6.2 innings, giving up zero runs on two hits. He struck out seven Marlin batters. The 27-year-old is off to a great start, and in his last 13.2 innings, he's recorded 18 strikeouts while not giving […]

Marcus Semien Smacks Grand Slam In Rangers Victory

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien unloaded a grand slam in a 9-1 win over Houston on Sunday. Semien went 2-for-5 in the contest. The 32-year-old is batting lead-off, and he currently has a .250 batting average with two home runs, 12 RBI, and four doubles in the first month of the season. He's only […]

Erik Haula Compiles Two Goals In Devils Victory

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula contributed two markers in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals. Haula was a plus-2 and also had five shots on goal. The speedy winger has been reliable all season for the Devils, logging 15 goals and 27 assists in 80 games. He also carries a plus-13 rating […]

Brayden Point Contributes Three Points Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point logged two goals and one assist in a 5-0 defeat over the Detroit Red Wings Thursday. The centerman was also a plus-2 and fired five shots on goal. All the 27-year-old's points came in the third period. He has played in all 82 regular season games, scoring 51 goals […]

Brent Burns Notches Two Goals For Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns scored two goals to beat the Florida Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Burns also had five shots on goal and was a plus-three in the contest. He helped the Hurricanes clinch the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, with the victory concluding the team's regular season. The […]

Jordan Binnington Tending Twine Against Dallas

St. Louis goalie Jordan Binnington will be in goal against the Dallas Stars Thursday. Binnington earned a loss and closed out a two-game winning streak against Minnesota in his last outing, giving up four goals on 29 shots. It's been a rough season for Binnington and the Blues as he has posted a 27-26-6 record, […]

Craig Anderson Likely In The Crease Thursday

Buffalo Sabres tender Craig Anderson will likely start versus the Ottawa Senators Thursday. The 41-year-old could be playing his last professional game after a long NHL career. He carries a 10-11-2 record this season, a .908 save percentage, and a 3.07 goals-against-average. Anderson has played the Senators three times in this year's campaign posting a […]

Jeremy Swayman The Confirmed Bruins Starter Against Canadiens

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman will start Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. In his last start, Swayman stopped 34 of 37 shots for his seventh-straight win versus the Philadelphia Flyers on April 9th. Swayman has been the league's best backup netminder this season on the best team in the NHL. He sports a 23-6-4 record, […]

Mads Sogaard Minding The Crease Against Buffalo

On Monday, Ottawa Senators goalie Mads Sogaard earned his third victory in five games by giving up only two goals on 29 shots and beating the Carolina Hurricanes. As a rookie, the Denmark native has faced a challenging season. He holds an 8-6-2 record, a 3.29 goals-against average, and an .889 save percentage. The Senators […]

Ville Husso Between The Pipes Against Tampa Bay

Detroit Red Wings goalie Ville Husso was pulled in his last outing after giving up three goals on five shots for his third-straight loss as the Stars defeated him in his previous start. Although the 28-year-old had a promising start to the season, his performance has significantly dwindled lately, resulting in a 26-21-7 record, a […]

Darcy Kuemper Guards The Cage Thursday

In his last start, Washington Capitals' netminder Darcy Kuemper broke his five-game losing streak by allowing only two goals on 40 shots and securing a victory over the New York Islanders on April 10th. Since signing in Washington after winning the Stanley Cup with Colorado, Kuemper has been average this season, with a 22-26-6 record, […]

Jhoan Duran Collects Save For Minnesota

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran logged his third save of the season to help his club beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday. Pitching in just one inning, Duran gave up one run on two hits. He could not strike out any White Sox batters and gave up zero walks in the frame. The-25-year-old […]

Cody Bellinger Goes Yard In Cubs Defeat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger hit a single, knocked in a run, and added a solo shot in the ninth frame despite the 5-2 loss to Seattle. The 27-year-old is now hitting .238 with two home runs and nine RBI. Bellinger came over from the Dodgers after spending the first six years of his Major […]