Anders Nilsson Roughed Up For Four Goals

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson coughed up four goals on 32 shots in Monday's 5-2 home loss against the Washington Capitals. It has happened to a lot of netminders, but All-Star Alex Ovechkin ruined Nilsson's hot streak with two goals and a four-point night. Despite the loss he is still a respectable 3-2-0 with a […]

Three-Point Night For John Carlson In Vancouver

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was good for a goal, two assists, a plus-one rating, a minor penalty and two hits across 26:06 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 road victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Carlson chipped in with a pair of helpers on the man advantage, and he was able to extend his goal-scoring […]

Three More Assists For Nicklas Backstrom

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom posted three assists with a plus-two rating, three shots on goal and a minor penalty in 19:38 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 road win against the Vancouver Canucks. It wasn't all great for the Swede, as he was a dismal 4-for-15 in the faceoff circle (26.7 percent). That's splitting […]

Braden Holtby Gets All The Support He Needs

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed two goals on 24 shots in Monday's 5-2 victory on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. Holtby was helped out by Alex Ovechkin, who continues to be on fire when on the man advantage. Ovie had two goals and four points to give his netminder all the offensive support […]

Alex Ovechkin Has Four-Point Night In Vancouver

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin posted two goals with two assists and a plus-two rating on seven shots on goal over 17:36 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks. He was able to record a goal and an assist on the power play, including the game-winning tally. He has been […]

Connor Hellebuyck On Winning End of Barn Burner

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck wasn't at his best in Monday's 5-4 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues, but his offense bailed him out. He allowed four goals on 34 shots, but center Mark Scheifele did his best to get the All-Star the win with two goals and four points, while defenseman Jacob Trouba […]

Mark Scheifele Records Four-Point Night

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele posted two goals, two assists and a plus-three rating with a blocked shot over 25:55 of ice time in Monday's 5-4 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues. He sliced the lead in half in the first period with a power-play goal, and that seemed to get the Jets offense […]

Jake Allen Tripped Up In Overtime On Monday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen was peppered for five goals on 36 shots in Monday's 5-4 loss against the Winnipeg Jets. It was a game of fire-wagon hockey most of the night, but he did enough to position his team for at least a point. Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba beat Allen with a clean […]

Vince Dunn Continues To Surprise

St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn recorded a power-play goal with an assist and a plus-one rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets. He also chipped in with five shots on goal, a minor penalty and two blocked shots in his 14:56 of ice time. The rookie has lit the lamp three […]

Ryan O'Reilly Records Three-Point Night

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly posted a goal with two assists, a plus-two rating and four shots on net in his 22:38 of ice time in the 5-4 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. After a three-point scoreless skid he has warmed up with two goals, six points and a plus-4 rating […]

Petr Mrazek Returns To Detroit On Monday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will look to frustrate the team that drafted him on Monday, with the Canes visiting the Detroit Red Wings. Mrazek wore the Wings jersey for five and a half seasons before getting traded this February. He posted a 72-58-20 record for the team in 166 appearances with a 2.60 goals-against […]

Henrik Lundqvist Has Poorest Outing Of The Season

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist recorded his worst save percentage of the season (.846) in Sunday's 4-1 home loss to Calgary, saving only 22 of 26 shots. After starting the season very well, he's now saved less than 90 percent of shots faced in his last two outings. King Henrik's record for the season […]

Neal Pionk Fires At Will Versus Flames

New York Rangers defenseman Neal Pionk had a team-high six shots on goal and recorded a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Flames. Had also had one block and one hit in 25:06 on the ice. Pionk led all defenseman in power-play time with 1:39 and he also registered the most minutes shorthanded […]

Mika Zibanejad Scores Third Goal In Four Games

New York Rangers center Mike Zibanejad looks fully recovered from a slow start to the season, having picked up four points in the last four games and scoring three goals. He netted a power-play marker in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Calgary. Zibanejad also upped his shots tally for the season to 35 with four efforts, […]

David Rittich Plays Great In Rare Start

Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich made it two wins in two starts for the season on Sunday, stopping 44 of 45 shots in a 4-1 win against the Rangers to record a .978 save percentage. Rittich was busiest in the third period and that's where Mike Zibanejad got one past him on a power play, […]

Garnet Hathaway Nets A Pair Of Goals

Calgary Flames right wing Garnet Hathaway collected his first points of the season with a pair of goals on Sunday in a 4-1 road win against the Rangers. His first goal, which came 12:21 into the second period, turned out to be the game-winner. Hathaway, who generally plays less than 10 minutes per game as […]

Johnny Gaudreau Scores Twice In Flames Win

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau scored half of the team's goals in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. He opened the scoring with three minutes left of the opening frame and potted his second one 14:55 into the next period. Sean Monahan and Mark Giordano had the assists. Gaudreau has five goals and 12 […]

Carter Hutton Grabs Third Win On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton picked up his third win of the season on Sunday, stopping 26 of 28 shots against in a 4-2 defeat of the Anaheim Ducks. The solid performance was important for his team and his fantasy owners considering the fact that the Hutton had given up three or more goals in […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Scores First Goal in Sunday's Victory

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen picked up his first goal of the 2018-2019 season in his team's 4-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. His goal was a thing of beauty, a rocket of a one-timer on the power play to give his team a 3-2 lead. Ristolainen value took a small hit due […]

Kyle Okposo Notches Pair Of Points On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo registered a goal and an assist in his team's 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The 30-year-old points were both on the man advantage and he also recorded two shots on goal in 11:09 of time-on-ice. Okposo isn't quite as fantasy relevant as he was back in his […]

Jeff Skinner Scores Again In Sunday's Win

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner potted his fifth goal of the young season on Sunday in his team's 4-2 defeat of the Anaheim Ducks. The tally capped off a magnificent weekend for the Buffalo newcomer as he registered a hat trick on Saturday as well. Despite going scoreless through his first four games as a […]

Brandon Montour Registers Two Assists In Loss

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour picked up a pair of assists in a 4-2 loss against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montour's assists were his first of the season as he had posted just one goal in his previous eight contests on the campaign. The 24-year-old is coming off an impressive rookie season […]

Matt Duchene Delivers Two Points On Saturday

Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene had a power-play goal and an even-strength assist during a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Duchene now has one goal and seven assists through seven games this season. The 27-year-old is expected to be one of the Senators' offensive leaders this season and he is off to a […]

Mark Stone Tallies Three Points In OT Win

Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and picked up a power-play assist during a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Stone was a +2 with four shots, two hits, and two blocks in the contest. The 26-year-old now has four goals and two assists through seven games […]

John Gibson Failed By His Offense On Saturday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson allowed two goals on 44 shots during a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. So far this season Gibson has a 4-2-1 record to go along with a sensational 1.91 GAA, .949 SV% and one shutout. The talented netminder has been one of the best goalies in […]

Ben Street Scores Third Goal Of The Season

Anaheim Ducks left wing Ben Street picked up the team's only goal during a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. Street has surprisingly put up three goals and two assists in eight games this season after only having three assists in 35 NHL games over the past five years. Street had […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Barely Tested In Saturday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury allowed one goal on 18 shots during a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Fleury likely wishes that every game would be as easy as this one was. The veteran netminder now has a 4-3-0 record to go along with a 2.44 GAA, .901 SV%, and […]

William Karlsson Nets Power-Play Goal On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson scored a power-play goal in the first period of Saturday's 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson has two goals and six assists through eight games this season. The Swedish pivot exploded for 43 goals and 35 assists last season after only having 25 points in the season before. […]

Jonathan Marchessault Tallies Two Points In Win

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Jonathan Marchessault scored an empty-netter and added an assist during a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Marchessault has been the best player on the Golden Knights to start the season as he now has five goals, five assists, and 37 shots through eight games. Marchessault was one of the […]

Joakim Nordstrom Pots Lone Bruins Goal On Saturday

Boston Bruins center Joakim Nordstrom scored the team's only goal during a 2-1 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Nordstrom has two goals through seven games this season. The Swedish pivot is centering the third line without any power-play usage. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been impressed by Nordstrom's play lately, […]