Jimmy Howard Solid In Losing Effort

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard allowed two goals on 27 shots during a 3-2 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Howard is winless through two starts, but both losses have come in extra time. The veteran netminder has a 2.36 GAA and .924 SV% to start the season. This is a common trend for […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Scores Second Goal Of The Season

Detroit Red Wings left winger Tyler Bertuzzi scored a beautiful goal during a 3-2 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. The 23-year-old now has two goals through his first three games of 2018-19. He has played in a top-six role on a line with Frans Nielsen and Michael Rasmussen. Bertuzzi also gets […]

Matt Murray Diagnosed With Concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray was diagnosed with a concussion on Tuesday morning. It is not clear when Murray suffered the injury or his timetable for return. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan will address the media after the team's afternoon practice. With Murray out, Casey DeSmith figures to take over the lead role with Tristan Jarry […]

Andrew Benintendi Delivers Three RBI In Game 3 Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base, and two walks in a 16-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS. Benintendi is batting .400 through the first three games of the series. The 24-year-old is a five-tool player that delivers […]

Nathan Eovaldi Dominates Yankees In Game 3

Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run on five hits across seven innings of work in a 16-1 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS. Eovaldi struck out five batters without issuing a walk. Eovaldi's velocity was flirting with 100 MPH all night long and he demonstrated exceptional […]

Brock Holt Records First Cycle In Postseason History

Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt hit for the first cycle in MLB postseason history during a 16-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS. It was Holt's first appearance of the playoffs and he certainly made the most of it. He totaled five RBI and three runs scored […]

Martin Jones Struggles Again

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones allowed three goals on 29 shots during a 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Monday afternoon. Jones now has a 1-2-0 record to go along with a .897 SV%. It has been a disappointing start to the season for the 28-year-old, but there is no reason to […]

Anders Lee Scores Second Goal Of Season

New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee ripped home a power-play goal during the second period of Monday's 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. Lee has been one of the best goal scorers in the NHL in recent years as he's tallied a total of 74 goals over the past two seasons. Even with […]

Robin Lehner Has 35-Save Shutout In Islanders Debut

New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner made a good first impression with his new team on Monday afternoon. Lehner recorded 35 saves in a 4-0 win over a potent San Jose Sharks team. It was the ninth shutout of Lehner's career. The big Swede has struggled with inconsistency throughout his time as a starter, but […]

Mike Condon Lit Up On Monday

Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon made his first appearance of the season on Monday afternoon and it was a struggle. Condon gave up a goal 30 seconds into the game and ended up allowing five goals on 29 shots. He had a horrendous 5-17-5 record in 2017-18 with a 3.25 GAA and .903 SV%. Craig […]

Ryan Dzingel Rips Two Goals On Monday

Ottawa Senators left winger Ryan Dzingel scored his first two goals of the season in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon. Dzingel was a pleasant surprise in an awful 2017-18 for the Senators, as he scored 23 goals in 79 games. The 26-year-old now has four points through his first three […]

Tuukka Rask Gets First Win Of Season On Monday

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday afternoon. Rask was mediocre, but it did not matter because the Bruins' offense was on fire. Rask has put up over 31 wins in each of the past five seasons and the Bruins should […]

Charlie McAvoy Delivers Three Assists In Afternoon Win

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy totaled three assists during a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday afternoon. McAvoy is one of the best young defensemen in the NHL and has taken on a bigger offensive role with the absence of Torey Krug (ankle). McAvoy put up seven goals and 25 assists in 63 […]

Brad Marchand Has Three Helpers On Monday

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand tallied three assists during a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday afternoon. The abrasive Marchand has blossomed into one of the top playmakers in the NHL and now has seven assists in his past two games. Marchand is a great multi-category fantasy player, as he piles up […]

David Pastrnak Puts Up Four Points On Monday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The talented Czech forward now has five points in his first three games. Pastrnak exploded for 35 goals and 45 assists last season while headlining the Bruins' offense with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. He […]

Patrice Bergeron Records Hat Trick And Assist In Win

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron had a hat trick and an assist in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday afternoon. Although his 2017-18 season was cut short due to injuries, it was arguably the best offensive performance of his career. It seems that the momentum has carried over into 2018-19, as Bergeron […]

Henri Jokiharju Puts Up Three Assists In OT Loss

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Henri Jokiharju tallied three assists during a 7-6 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The rookie rearguard is now up to five assists through three games and he has seen a steady increase in his ice time. The main thing capping Jokiharju's fantasy value is the fact that he does not […]

Patrick Kane Grabs Two Goals On Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks sniper Patrick Kane scored twice in the last two minutes of regulation during a 7-6 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. He tallied seven shots on net in the contest. The former Art Ross Trophy winner already has four goals and two assists through three games in 2018-19. Kane is […]

Jonathan Toews Scores Fifth Goal Of Season On Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews has been unstoppable to start 2018-19. After a mediocre campaign last season that saw him tally 20 goals and 32 assists, Toews already has five goals and a helper through three games this year. He centers the top line while seeing valuable time on the PP1. Toews could be a […]

Kasperi Kapanen Sees Time On The Top Line

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kasperi Kapanen was moved up to the top line with Auston Matthews and Patrick Marleau during Sunday's 7-6 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The move paid immediate dividends, as Kapanen tallied a goal and an assist in the contest. The 22nd overall pick from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft has […]

Garret Sparks Gets Bailed Out By Offense

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks allowed six goals on 31 shots in a 7-6 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. It was the first start of the season for the 25-year-old and it could not have gone much worse. Sparks is a good streaming option for fantasy managers if they need wins, but it […]

Morgan Rielly Grabs OT Winner, Two Assists On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly buried the game-winner just 19 seconds into overtime to down the Chicago Blackhawks 7-6. Rielly also tallied two assists in the game. The 24-year-old rearguard blossomed into an offensive contributor last season when he put up 52 points in 76 games. Rielly sees a ton of ice time on […]

Auston Matthews Continue Scorching Start

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists in a 7-6 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. He already has five goals and three assists through his first three games of the season. If the talented 21-year-old can avoid injury this season, he should be in contention for […]

John Tavares Puts Up Hat Trick In High-Scoring Affair

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares looks like he is fitting in with his new team. The 28-year-old recorded a hat trick in wild 7-6 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Tavares has four goals through his first three games of the season. The Maple Leafs have a ridiculous offense that is capable of putting up […]

Dylan Larkin Tallies Power-Play Goal On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin slid home a power-play marker for his first goal of the season in a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Larkin is the focal point of the Red Wings offense and will be relied upon for production every night. He already has three points through his first two […]

Anthony Mantha Nets First Goal Of Season On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha got a bit of good luck on Sunday night in a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old attempted a cross-ice pass on the power play and saw his feed deflect off of a Kings player into the back of the net. Mantha is coming off […]

Dennis Cholowski Grabs Two Power-Play Assists In Loss

Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski had two power-play assists in a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. Cholowski was the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and he has been impressive through his first two games. He led all Red Wings skaters with 24:50 of ice-time […]

Vikings Defense Has Three Sacks, Two Fumble Recoveries

The Minnesota Vikings defense has earned some criticism through the early portion of 2018, but they responded with a solid performance in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Linval Joseph was monstrous as the big man had a sack and a 64-yard fumble recovery TD. Danielle Hunter and Stephen Weatherly both registered sacks while Eric […]

Latavius Murray Tallies 56 All-Purpose Yards In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray garnered 42 yards on 11 rushing attempts while reeling in two passes for 14 yards in a 23-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. It was his best game of the season production-wise, although it did not inspire many fantasy owners. Murray has been serving as the lead back lately […]

Kyle Rudolph Has Quiet Game In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph grabbed five passes for 41 yards in a 23-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Rudolph has garnered 23 receptions for 229 yards and two touchdowns through five weeks. The early-season production has been pretty similar to his career averages, and Rudolph benefits from being in a pass-first […]