Anthony Stolarz Won't Play In Game 2

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. He was injured in the series opener on Monday, and while Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube initially did not rule Stolarz out for Wednesday's game, Joseph Woll has now been confirmed as the starter. […]

Mackie Samoskevich Rejoins Panthers Lineup Wednesday

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich is expected to return to the lineup for Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The rookie forward has been a healthy scratch for the past three games. Samoskevich had a solid debut campaign, notching 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 72 contests, but he has […]

Aaron Ekblad Set To Return Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (suspension) will rejoin the lineup for Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. He has served his two-game suspension for a high hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during the first-round series. The Panthers will reunite Ekblad with Gustav Forsling on the top defensive pairing, […]

Jaccob Slavin Extends Point Streak With Overtime Winner

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin potted the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime triumph against the Washington Capitals. He lit the lamp with 3:06 played in the extra frame, extending his point streak to three games. Slavin is not known for his scoring prowess, so his contributions on the offensive end are always a bonus […]

Mark Stone Scores Twice In Game 1 Against Oilers

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone scored two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 loss in Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers. Stone's two tallies gave Vegas a 2-0 lead on home ice, but Bruce Cassidy's team ultimately lost the game due to a couple of late strikes in the third period. The loss is a […]

Connor McDavid Records Two Assists In Special Victory

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished with two assists as the team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 4-2 victory in Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. The Oilers became the first team in NHL history to achieve five comeback victories during a single postseason. McDavid's assists came on Edmonton's […]

Anthony Stolarz Could Be An Option For Game 2

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) has not been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. Stolarz took an elbow to the head in the series opener and was taken to a hospital on Monday night after he vomited on the bench. However, he was at Toronto's practice facility on […]

Mark Jankowski Suffers Injury In Game 1 Against Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) was forced to exit early in Game 1 against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the second period, leaving the contest after logging only 6:17 of ice time. The 30-year-old made his third appearance of the 2025 postseason. Working as a fourth-line grinder, […]

Alex Pietrangelo Battling An Illness

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was unavailable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers due to an illness. He was a late scratch for the contest, with Kaedan Korczak entering the lineup to make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut. The 24-year-old had a relatively uneventful night, recording one shot, one block, and one […]

Dylan Holloway On The Mend Following Surgery

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway (undisclosed) underwent surgery and was not expected back for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to general manager Doug Armstrong. The 23-year-old is on track to be healthy for the start of 2025-26. After inking a two-year, $4.58 million offer sheet, Holloway had his first year with the Blues […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - May 7, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Torey Krug Not Expected To Continue NHL Career

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (ankle) has likely played his final NHL game. "I'm not expecting him to play again," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said about Krug on Tuesday. "Now, he's hoping that I'm wrong, I'm hoping that I'm wrong and he's pushing, but the surgery that he had, it was very, very […]

Josh Morrissey A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's second-round series opener against the Dallas Stars. Winnipeg lost its No. 1 defenseman early in Sunday's Game 7 victory over the St. Louis Blues, as Morrissey sustained an upper-body injury. He wore a non-contact jersey in Tuesday's practice. As usual, Morrissey […]

Mark Scheifele To Be A Game-Time Call Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) will be regarded as a game-time decision on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. After missing the final two games of the first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, the star forward practiced with a non-contact jersey on Tuesday. Scheifele tallied two goals and six points in five games before being […]

Jason Robertson Could Return For Game 1 Against Jets

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson (knee) practiced on Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets. "He's close. We'll see tomorrow morning," Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said following the session. Colin Blackwell is set to come out of the lineup. Robertson skated on the third line with Wyatt […]

Calvin Pickard Remains Starter For Game 1 Against Vegas

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard will be between the pipes for Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. After riding the bench at the start of the postseason, Pickard finished the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings by winning four consecutive contests, earning the opportunity to start over Stuart Skinner at the […]

Frederik Andersen Ready For Second-Round Opener

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) will return to the crease for Game 1 against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Due to an undisclosed injury, Andersen was unavailable for the closeout game against the New Jersey Devils last Tuesday. While Pyotr Kochetkov helped the team finish off the Devils, Andersen's return will be a […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Out On Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers. He will be out for a second consecutive contest while dealing with an undisclosed injury. Dorofeyev has notched one goal and one assist in five playoff games this year. With him out of commission, Victor Olofsson re-entered […]

William Eklund Undergoes Wrist Surgery

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (wrist) underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to be out for approximately three months. Eklund was involved in a scary incident over the weekend when his right wrist was cut by a skate during an exhibition game with Team Sweden. Unfortunately for Eklund, the injury means he […]

Carter Verhaeghe Delivers Two Assists In Losing Effort

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe recorded two assists in Monday's 5-4 loss in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had his first helper in the opening period when Seth Jones scored on the power play and completed his multi-point night with an assist to Sam Bennett, who scored the game's final goal with […]

Brad Marchand Records Second Consecutive Multi-Point Game

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand posted two assists as the team went down 5-4 in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Florida struggled to keep pace with Toronto in the game, falling into a 4-1 hole, but Marchand's contributions briefly revitalized the contest in the third period. He assisted Eetu […]

Matthew Knies Pots Game-Winner Monday Night

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies had his first career multi-point playoff game in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old assisted Chris Tanev on Toronto's fourth goal and took care of the fifth one himself, putting Toronto 5-3 up with six minutes left in regulation. Knies' goal came at a crucial […]

Max Pacioretty Records Two Assists In Game 1 Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty opened the second-round series against the Florida Panthers with a two-assist effort on Monday night, playing an important role in a 5-4 victory. The veteran forward registered both of his assists early in the game when William Nylander put Toronto up 2-0 with less than 13 minutes played […]

William Nylander Shines In Game 1 With Three Points

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander got straight down to business in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, posting three first-period points in a 5-4 victory. The Panthers were no doubt pleased that Nylander did not inflict any further damage, but they still could not save the game. […]

Anthony Stolarz Taken To Hospital Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) was hospitalized on Monday after he was hurt in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old was elbowed in the head by Panthers forward Sam Bennett, exiting the action midway through the second frame. Stolarz, who saved eight of nine shots in the game, left Scotiabank […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/6/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer and joining the MLB team this season. The NHL season has entered the land of Lord Stanley, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - May 6, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Jesper Bratt To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt is set to undergo shoulder surgery, as announced by the team on Monday. As a result, he will not play for Sweden at the World Championships. The Devils expect Bratt to recover fully in time for training camp in the fall. Next season, Bratt will hope to record a […]

Luke Hughes Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes recently underwent successful shoulder surgery, the team announced on Monday. New Jersey finished the season without Hughes after he was injured in the playoff opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hughes had his second consecutive 40-point campaign in 2024-25, notching seven goals and 37 assists in 71 appearances. He registered […]

Eric Robinson Returns To Practice Monday

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday. The 29-year-old had missed a pair of practice sessions, with Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour saying that Robinson "was not feeling 100 percent." Robinson played in all five games during the first round against the New Jersey Devils, recording one assist, 26 shots, […]