Ryan O'Reilly Busy On Tuesday

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly tallied three points during their 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. O'Reilly found the back of the net in the opening frame. In the second, he would add the primary assist on Steven Stamkos' 18th goal of the campaign. Then in the third, O'Reilly would find the […]

Will Smith Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith found the back of the net and added a helper during their 6-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. Smith tallied the secondary assist on Macklin Celebrin's 19th goal of the season in the final frame. Later in the period, Smith would score off an assist […]

Dougie Hamilton Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 5, 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, […]

Vitek Vanecek Will Be Held Out Of Tuesday's Action

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres for roster management reasons. He is a trade candidate, and San Jose wants to avoid any risk of Vanecek getting injured with only a few days remaining until the trade deadline. Nevertheless, Vanecek is still expected to dress as the […]

Jake Evans Inks Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency before finalizing a $11.4 million deal. Evans plays a key role in Montreal's penalty kill and has also made an offensive impact, tallying 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. The […]

Darnell Nurse Rejoins Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) has been cleared for action on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed ailment. Nurse has gone eight straight games without registering any points, but he has seen some offensive success in 2024-25, collecting 22 points (four goals, […]

Sean Monahan Not Expected To Return Until Late March

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is not expected to return until late March, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He was initially anticipated to be ready to play in early March, but Monahan's return has been delayed. The 30-year-old will miss his 20th consecutive game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. […]

Yegor Chinakhov Returns From 39-Game Absence

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov (back) is good to go on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being sidelined for 39 games. It has been a long road back for Chinakhov, who last played on Nov. 27. He reportedly consulted with at least six doctors, including one in his native Russia, to resolve […]

Cole Sillinger Considered Week-To-Week With Shoulder Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve, with the team considering him week-to-week. The 21-year-old was injured against the Detroit Red Wings last week and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game when the Blue Jackets host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Sillinger is […]

Brad Marchand Out Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week by interim head coach Joe Sacco. The Bruins captain will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, and the team must continue its playoff push without him for some time. Marchand has stayed productive in his 16th year in […]

Jesper Boqvist Inks Two-Year Extension

The Florida Panthers have extended center Jesper Boqvist to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million average value. Boqvist has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season. Boqvist has found the back of the net 12 times (career-high) and added 10 helpers (three shot of matching a career-high). The 26-year-old has held a +2 rating with […]

Dustin Wolf Facing Philadelphia On Tuesday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Flyers. The rookie netminder has been in the midst of the six-game slump. During this stretch, Wolf has held a 1-3-2 record with a poor 2.99 GAA and a .897 save percentage. Wolf allowed more than two goals in […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Starting In Colorado

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will draw the start on Tuesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche. In his last outing, Nedeljkovic stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced en route to losing to the Boston Bruins. Over his last four games, Nedeljkovic has held a 0-3 record with a hefty 5.34 GAA and a […]

Trent Frederic Traded To Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired center Trent Frederic and forward Max Jones from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and defenseman Max Wanner. The Devils were also involved in this deal as they retained 50 percent of Frederic's salary and acquired the rights to prospect Shane Lachance. […]

Yanni Gourde A Game-Time Call On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (abdomen) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since January 2 after undergoing sports hernia surgery. Over his previous 10 contests before the injury, Gourde found the back of the net three times and added three helpers. During this […]

Nick Bjugstad Battling Illness

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (illness) was unable to skate on Tuesday due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. After missing the first eight contests of the season, Bjugstad has held a role primarily in […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/4/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, 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 info you […]

Spencer Knight Shines In Chicago Debut

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his first start with his new club. He was traded to Chicago on Saturday as part of the package that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Knight did not disappoint in his debut as he stood tall and enjoyed a career outing. […]

Alexander Wennberg Dishes Two Helpers In Victory

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg tallied two helpers during their shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday evening. The Sharks were down two goals in the third period but Wennberg was able to spark a comeback. In the final frame, Wennberg tallied two primary helpers, one on Jack Thompson's goal and the […]

Aleksander Barkov Strikes Twice In Victory

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov found the back of the net twice during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday evening. Barkov did all of his damage in the second frame. He opened the period by scoring on a snap shot which broke the scoreless tie. Later in the frame, Barkov would find […]

Nick Suzuki Extends Point Streak To Five Games

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday evening. In the opening frame, Suzuki tallied three points on the power-play. He tallied the primary assists on Cole Caufield's and Juraj Slafkovsky's goals. He also found the back of the net on a snap shot. He […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Tallies Three Points In Victory

Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois tallied three points during their shootout victory on Monday. In the opening frame, Dubois tallied the secondary assist on Connor McMichael's 22nd goal of the year. Later in the period, Dubois found the back of the net on a wrist shot. In the second period, Dubois would tally his second […]

Igor Shesterkin Shuts The Door On Monday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped all 21 shots he saw against the New York Islanders on Monday evening. The Rangers had the slight advantage in the shot total but Shesterkin was able to step up when called on. Since allowing five goals on February 22, Shesterkin has gone 3-1 over his last four […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 4, 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, […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 4, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Gabriel Landeskog Not Expected To Return During The Regular Season

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is not expected to rejoin the lineup before the end of the 2024-25 regular season. On Monday, Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said there is "a chance" Landeskog could return in the playoffs, but this isn't guaranteed either. Landeskog has not seen any action with the Avalanche since […]

Spencer Knight Makes Blackhawks Debut Monday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight will make his team debut in Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Knight joined the Blackhawks just a couple of days ago as part of the deal that sent Seth Jones from Chicago to Florida. The 23-year-old posted a 12-6-1 record with the Panthers this season, along with a […]

Nick Foligno Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (back) will remain sidelined for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The Blackhawks captain is troubled by a back issue and will sit out a second consecutive game. He is considered day-to-day. Foligno has had a decent campaign on a struggling team, totaling 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) […]

Macklin Celebrini Available Against Maple Leafs

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has confirmed he will play in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teenage sensation missed Sunday's practice due to a lower-body injury and was deemed a game-time decision by Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. Celebrini has nailed down a place on the first line, pacing […]