Gabriel Landeskog Likely To Play In Game 3

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) appears ready to make his comeback in Game 3 against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Wednesday morning that there is a "good chance" Landeskog will play in the contest. The Avalanche captain, who has been out of action since the 2022 […]

John Tavares Collects Two Points In Overtime Win

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares led the team with two points as the squad battled out a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators in Tuesday's Game 2. Tavares played a key role as Toronto jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first period, recording a power-play goal and an even-strength assist. However, Ottawa […]

Frederik Andersen Posts 40th Postseason Win

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of the first-round series. Andersen was beaten early on by Jesper Bratt, but he went on to make 21 consecutive saves to help Carolina take a 2-0 lead in the matchup. This was […]

Kirill Kaprizov Leads Wild To Valuable Road Win

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov notched three points as the team tied its first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 road win on Tuesday night. The Russian star finished the contest with two goals and an assist, making him the first player in franchise history with three career multi-goal playoff games. […]

Matthew Tkachuk Returns With Three-Point Performance

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk enjoyed an impressive comeback in Tuesday's Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, finishing with three points in a 6-2 win. Playing for the Panthers for the first time since Feb. 8, Tkachuk bagged a couple of power-play goals and had an assist with the man advantage. He wrote […]

Anthony Cirelli Suffers Undisclosed Injury Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) didn't finish Tuesday's Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. Due to an undisclosed ailment, he left the bench a couple of times during the second period and did not return for the third. He finished with a minus-two rating over 6:21 of ice time. Cirelli was ineffective in […]

Gabriel Vilardi May Return To Jets Lineup Thursday

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) might be ready to make his 2025 postseason debut in Thursday's Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues. "Maybe. Maybe see what that color the jersey is tomorrow. Full practice tomorrow," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said after Tuesday's optional practice, regarding whether the forward could be an […]

John Klingberg Ready To Return To Action

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) might be back in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings. "Yes, he definitely can be a player for us coming in Game 2," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said on Tuesday. "Whether we make that decision tomorrow, but I would say we will […]

Evander Kane Could Be An Option For Game 2

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (knee) could make his season debut on Wednesday night in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran forward is recovering from several surgeries, including an arthroscopic knee procedure performed on Jan. 9. "Kane is a possibility of coming back, whether that's for Game 2, Game 3 or […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - April 23, 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, […]

Derek Forbort Recovering From Surgery

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort is recovering from surgery for a broken orbital bone, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK. He missed the team's final two games of the season due to the injury. Forbort finished his first year in Vancouver with 11 points (two goals, nine assists), 39 shots, 77 blocks, and 65 hits […]

Martin Fehervary To Miss Postseason Following Knee Surgery

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (knee) will miss the 2024-25 postseason. The team announced on Tuesday that Fehervary underwent surgery on Monday for a torn meniscus in his right knee. He sustained the injury in Washington's penultimate game of the regular season against the New York Islanders and has missed two contests. The 25-year-old recorded […]

Luke Glendening Available For Start Of Playoffs

Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (upper body) is ready to return from a four-game absence and could make his comeback in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. The veteran forward missed Tampa Bay's last four regular-season contests due to an upper-body injury. From a fantasy perspective, Glendening is not an impactful player, but […]

Mitchell Chaffee Available Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (upper body) is available for selection for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. He missed the regular-season finale against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury. Chaffee closed out the campaign with 18 points (12 goals, six assists) and 133 hits in 66 appearances. While […]

Cody Glass Good To Go Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (lower body) has been cleared for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He exited early due to a lower-body injury in Sunday's series opener. Glass will continue as New Jersey's third-line center, flanked by Paul Cotter and Stefan Noesen, who will drop down from the first line. Following […]

Brenden Dillon Won't Play In Game 2

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (lower body) has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. The veteran blue-liner exited Sunday's Game 1 with a lower-body injury, logging only 8:53 of action. With Luke Hughes (upper body) also unavailable for Tuesday, the Devils are forced into two chances in defense. […]

Luke Hughes Out On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (upper body) will not play in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's Game 1 loss. After a brief exit, Hughes was able to finish the contest, but he isn't game-ready for Tuesday. Hughes led all Devils defensemen in scoring during […]

Matthew Tkachuk Activated From Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday, paving the way for him to join the lineup for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, Tkachuk has missed 25 games. The Panthers will use Tkachuk on the second line […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - April 22, 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, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/22/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. 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 the best tools to succeed and the […]

Evan Bouchard Dishes Out Three Assists In Postseason Opener

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard had three assists in Monday's high-scoring 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Last year, Bouchard set an NHL record for the most assists by a defenseman in one postseason with 26 and once again played a massive role in Edmonton's offense, setting up Leon Draisaitl, Corey Perry, and Connor […]

Connor McDavid Racks Up Four Points In Losing Effort

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid opened the 2025 postseason with a big four-point effort, but it was not enough to secure a victory against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 on Monday night. The Oilers captain registered one goal and three assists in a 6-5 defeat. Edmonton fell behind 4-0 before making the game […]

Phillip Danault Nets Two Goals In Game 1 Victory

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault scored twice in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Danault's first marker put the Kings 4-0 up in the second period, but the Oilers mounted an impressive comeback, with Connor McDavid knotting things up at five with only 1:28 left in regulation. Yet, there was still enough time […]

Mark Scheifele Bags Two Points In Monday's Win

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele recorded a goal and an assist as the team defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 series lead. Scheifele, who kicked off the postseason with a three-point effort in Saturday's 5-3 victory, opened the scoring on Monday night late in the first period and helped […]

Lane Hutson Posts Two Assists In Playoff Debut

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson finished Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals with two assists. Hutson's good eye for a pass enabled Montreal to rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period and push the game into overtime, with Cole Caufield scoring on the power play and Nick Suzuki finding the net […]

Dylan Strome Registers Three Assists In Overtime Win

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome helped to set up all three goals as the team defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin benefited twice from Strome's playmaking, and Anthony Beauvillier also lit the lamp. Washington's top line crushed it in the game, combining for eight points. Strome had his first […]

Alex Ovechkin Scores First Playoff Overtime Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin recorded three points, including his first career playoff overtime goal, in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL's all-time top goal-scorer opened his 2025 postseason campaign with a power-play goal in the first period, collected an assist in the second, and secured the victory for his team […]

Braden Schneider Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (shoulder) has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum. The 23-year-old missed the last two regular-season games. Schneider told reporters that he has been dealing with the issue for two seasons. Despite playing through the injury, Schneider had a career year in 2024-25, posting 21 points (six goals, 15 […]

Trent Frederic A Game-Time Call Monday

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He might be back in action after battling an ankle injury during the final stretch of the regular season. The 27-year-old split the season between the Oilers and Boston Bruins, making 58 appearances. He recorded 15 […]

Leon Draisaitl Returns To Oilers Lineup For Postseason Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is good to go for the start of the playoffs on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The 2024/25 Rocket Richard Trophy winner sat out the last seven regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury and appeared in only three of the final 14 contests. He is projected […]