Melker Karlsson Leads List Of Unlikely Heroes

San Jose Sharks right wing Melker Karlsson recorded two goals with a plus-2 rating and a blocked shot Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks while right wing Joonas Donskoi, center Michael Haley and defenseman Tim Heed each recorded two assists apiece. Karlsson snapped an eight-game scoreless skid since his most recent multi-point performance on Feb. 11 […]

Martin Jones Cools Off The Blackhawks

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones allowed two goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. He improved to 31-13-5 with a 2.93 goals-against average with an .897 save percentage, and he has posted a 2-0-0 record, 2.51 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in two starts since flipping the calendar […]

Juuse Saros Picks Up Road Win In Shootout

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros registered two goals on 26 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout victory on the road against the Minnesota Wild. Saros improved to 15-8-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .916 save percentage, snapping a three-game personal losing streak since Feb. 7. Pekka Rinne is expected to start the second end of […]

Kevin Fiala, Mikael Granlund Scoreless In Reunion Game

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund and Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala faced each other for the first time since their trade deadline deal last Monday. Both players were scoreless against their former teams. Fiala was able to take a team-high four shots while dishing out a hit. Granlund returned to the Twin Cities, posting […]

Aleksander Barkov Matches Career High In Goals

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered his 28th goal of the season in Sunday's 3-2 home loss against the Ottawa Senators, tying a career high. He finished with a plus-1 rating, and also won 11 of his 17 faceoff opportunities (64.7 percent). Sasha has caught fire since his hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens on […]

Devin Shore Injured In Sunday's Victory

Anaheim Ducks forward Devin Shore (knee) was forced out of Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche due to a left knee injury. Defenseman Ian Cole was punished with a 10-minute game misconduct for kneeing the forward. Shore will have an MRI on Monday, although it was a good sign that he was able to […]

Jakob Silfverberg Celebrates Extension With Goal

Anaheim Ducks left wing Jakob Silfverberg registered a goal and a power-play assist with a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche. The offensive outburst came a day after he inked a five-year, $26.5 million extension with the organization. He has managed three multi-point games this season, and he leads the team […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Posts Another Donut

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside all 19 shots he faced in Sunday's 3-0 victory against the Vancouver Canucks for his second consecutive shutout. Fleury leads the NHL with eight shutouts, 56 starts and 32 victories. He is now within one victory of tying Jacques Plante for eighth on the league's all-time wins […]

Jacob Markstrom Faces Plenty Of Rubber In Loss

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom allowed three goals on 48 shots in Sunday's 3-0 road loss against the Vegas Golden Knights. He did a great job of keeping his team in the game, but the Canucks were unable to solve Marc-Andre Fleury at the other night. Markstrom is still a very respectable 23-19-8 with a […]

Robin Lehner Yanked In Sunday's Home Loss

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner allowed three goals on just 13 shots in Sunday's 4-1 home loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was pulled early in the second period by head coach Barry Trotz, and Thomas Greiss allowed just one goal on 13 shots in relief. Greiss is likely to serve as the starting […]

Cal Clutterbuck Joins Matt Martin On The Shelf

New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (upper body) left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an upper-body injury suffered in the third period and he was unable to return. He joins forward Matt Martin (upper body) on the shelf, as he was forced to miss the past two outings. Head coach Barry […]

Jakub Voracek Out, Nolan Patrick Leaves Early

Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek (lower body) missed Sunday's game against the New York Islanders due to a lower-body injury. Originally he was listed as a game-time decision, but he was ruled out after an MRI, head coach Scott Gordon said. To make matters worse, center Nolan Patrick (upper body) left the game in the […]

Pavel Buchnevich, Ryan Strome Solid For Blueshirts

New York Rangers left wing Pavel Buchnevich posted a goal with a minus-1 rating, two shots on goal and a hit over 16:54 of ice time across 22 shifts in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss against the Washington Capitals. Buchnevich has turned up the intensity, racking up four goals with eight points across the past 10 […]

Alexandar Georgiev On Short End In Shootout

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev allowed two goals on 39 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss against the Washington Capitals. It was a strange finish, as he initially appeared to stop Caps star Alex Ovechkin in the fourth round of the shootout. However, it was determined Georgiev threw his stick at the puck, knocking […]

Braden Holtby Backstops Road Win In Shootout

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed two goals on 24 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout road victory against the New York Rangers. Holtby has won three straight starts, his longest streak since rattling off five wins in a row from Nov. 19-30. He is now 24-16-4 with a 2.94 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. […]

Khris Davis Able To Swing The Bat On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis (calf) was able to take more at-bats at the team's minor-league camp on Sunday. He is making his way back from a strained left calf, and might be able to start playing in Cactus League spring games later this week. Davis has been one of the most consistent power […]

Mike Fiers Works In Simulated Game

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers was in line to start the Cactus League spring game Sunday, but he threw 60 pitches in a simulated game at the minor-league complex instead. There isn't anything to worry about, however, as managed Bob Melvin didn't want him to face the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a division […]

Marco Estrada Trying To Hide His Pitches This Spring

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Marco Estrada has a changeup that is considered one of the best in Major League Baseball. However, he throws it often and has received feedback that he's been liable to tip his pitches in the past. "I've been told that before," Estrada said. "Especially out of the stretch, it's a little […]

Joey Curletta Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners first baseman Joey Curletta (oblique) was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. He started the spring slowed by an oblique injury and he was unable to play in a Cactus League spring game with the big club. While this sounds like bad news for his immediate fantasy value, file the name away in […]

Mitch Haniger Dealing With Some Back Stiffness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) was scratched from the Cactus League spring lineup Sunday. Manager Scott Servais said Haniger woke up Sunday with some minor back stiffness, and the decision was made to scratch the outfielder. He'll get two full days off with an off day in the spring schedule on Monday. It sounds […]

Justin Upton Starting To Make Progress

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Justin Upton (knee) has been battling tendinitis in his right knee since the start of spring training. However, he has ramped up his activity and is now doing some hitting with light outfield drills. He is still not ready to participate in Cactus League spring games, although there are […]

Zack Cozart Battling A Tight Left Calf

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third baseman Zack Cozart (calf) is dealing with a tight left calf and he was scratched from the Cactus League spring lineup. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. The veteran had surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder last June, so that's something to watch, too. He has […]

Andrew Heaney Battling Elbow Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) is battling elbow inflammation, and the team pushed him back from his next Cactus League spring start Sunday, using pitcher Daniel Hudson instead. Heaney did say he was able to throw Saturday and Sunday, including a long-toss session from 120 feet on Sunday, so it […]

Shin-Soo Choo, Hunter Pence Nursing Minor Injuries

Texas Rangers outfielders Shin-Soo Choo (shoulder) and Hunter Pence (shoulder) are dealing with minor injuries, but they're each expected to be fine soon. Choo was sent home to Texas last week to receive an anti-inflammatory shot in his left shoulder. He was able to play in Sunday's Cactus League spring game, and he should be […]

Delino DeShields Dealing With Minor Knee Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (knee) missed his second consecutive day of Cactus League spring action due to a sore knee. The team is being cautious with the speed merchant. "His biggest value and his biggest asset are his legs," manager Chris Woodward said. "He's one of the most impactful guys when he gets one […]

Brock Burke Turns Heads In Spring Start

Texas Rangers SP Brock Burke worked two perfect innings with three strikeouts in a Cactus League split-squad spring game against the San Diego Padres. Burke is listed among the organization's Top 10 prospects, and he gives the organization a bevy of good young arms along with Hans Crouse, Cole Winn and Joe Palumbo. Burke posted […]

Rangers Acquire Zack Granite From The Twins

The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Zack Granite from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Xavier Moore and cash. He was designated for assignment by Minnesota last week after the team signed veteran infielder Marwin Gonzalez. Granite will be added to the team's 40-man roster after outfielder Scott Heineman was placed on the 60-day […]

Pennzoil 400 NASCAR DFS: Practice Reports

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The practice sessions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are in the books, and the Chevrolets from the Chip Ganassi stable looked awfully strong and should be a force to be reckoned with in the Pennzoil 400 on Sunday. Here are our latest DFS observations […]

Petr Mrazek Posts Road Win In Florida

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek allowed three goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers. He improved to 16-12-3 with a 2.60 goals-against average and .904 save percentage, including victories in each of his past four outings. He and Curtis McElhinney have been surprisingly effective, keeping the Hurricanes in the […]

Sebastian Aho Nets Game-Winning Goal In Florida

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Sebastian Aho registered the game-winning goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Florida Panthers. The All-Star is up to 27 goals, including at least one in each of his past three games. He also has three goals and five points during his five-game point streak. Left wing Brock McGinn, center […]