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 […]

Jake Walman Available For Game 1

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's postseason opener against the Los Angeles Kings. He missed the last five regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury. Walman has enjoyed a productive campaign, recording 40 points (seven goals, 33 assists) across 65 games with the Oilers and San Jose Sharks. […]

Brett Kulak Ready To Play Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (personal) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. On Sunday, Kulak traveled back home to Canmore to be with his wife for the birth of their second daughter, leaving his status initially in doubt for Monday's Game 1. However, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has […]

Aliaksei Protas Expected To Return During First-Round Series

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens, but he is poised to make his comeback soon. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Protas is expected to return during the first-round series. "I think, absolutely, I would expect him to play, and we'll […]

Miro Heiskanen Out On Monday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain out for Monday's Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. Heiskanen participated in the morning skate for the second consecutive game, but he is still considered day-to-day and isn't ready to play. With Heiskanen unavailable, Thomas Harley carried the blue line in Saturday's Game 1, leading all skaters […]

Ross Colton Uncertain For Game 2

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. He logged only 7:04 of ice time in Saturday's Game 1, missing most of the third period due to a lower-body injury. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Monday morning that Colton is feeling "not great." He […]

Gabriel Landeskog Activated From Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) was activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve on Monday, making him eligible to join the lineup for Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche captain is poised to make his first NHL appearance since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. He could serve as a replacement for […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/21/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

Auston Matthews Finishes Game 1 With Two Assists

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs captain helped both of his linemates, Mitchell Marner and Matthew Knies, on the scoreboard, setting up the latter during a power play. Matthews finished without a goal despite […]

Mitchell Marner Totals Three Points In Postseason Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner amassed three points in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. He scored Toronto's second goal of the game with his only shot on target and delivered a pair of power-play assists. Marner posted his fifth career three-point postseason game, taking sole possession of the third spot on […]

Matt Boldy Bags Two Goals In Losing Effort

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy finished Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights with two goals. The 24-year-old became the fifth-youngest player in franchise history with a multi-goal performance in a playoff contest, finding the back of the net with his only efforts on goal. Kirill Kaprizov registered assists on both plays. Boldy was […]

Brett Howden Scores Twice In Sunday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden tallied two goals as the team kicked off its Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night. Howden potted the game-winning goal 2:28 into the third period and had an empty-net goal in the final second of play. The 27-year-old also made […]

Logan Stankoven Nets Two Goals In Game 1 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven led the offense with two goals in Sunday's 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils. The 22-year-old was on target twice in the second period, completing his multi-goal game with a power-play marker. Stankoven, who registered four shots on goal, logged 14:53 of ice time as a member of the […]

Brenden Dillon Makes Early Exit Sunday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) made an early exit in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old logged only 8:53 of action, finishing with four hits. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters postgame that Dillon was "eager to get back out there" but was held back by team doctors. This […]