Juuse Saros Stands Tall On Saturday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. The Predators were heavily outshot in this contest, but Saros was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Sam Malinski found the back of the […]

Kirill Kaprizov Expected To Miss Longer Period Of Time

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is "going to be out longer than expected," according to general manager Bill Guerin. Earlier in January, the star winger underwent surgery and was expected to miss at least four weeks of action. However, Kaprizov will now miss a longer period. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his […]

Alex Tuch Sustains Undisclosed Injury

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) sustained an injury during their 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday evening. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted after the game that he was "not too concerned" with his status. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability during the week leading up to their […]

Tom Wilson Could Miss Sunday's Contest

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (undisclosed) will be evaluated before Sunday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers and could sit out. Wilson logged just over 12 minutes of ice time during their 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon. Despite the limited playing time, the 30-year-old made an impact as he found the […]

John Gibson Exits Early With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited early during Saturday's contest with an injury. Before exiting, Gibson stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced against the Boston Bruins. The backup netminder, Lukas Dostal, entered the game in the third period and stopped nine of the 10 shots he saw en route to clinching […]

Andrew Copp Doubtful For Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Saturday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Copp logged just over 10 minutes of ice time before exiting. The forward is also considered doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Before leaving, Copp did tally an assist. Over his previous five contests, Copp […]

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

Dante Fabbro Back For Blue Jackets Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) will re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Prior to the international break, he missed three games due to a concussion. Following a disappointing spell with the Nashville Predators, Fabbro has found a new lease of life in Columbus. He has recorded 13 points (four goals, […]

Sean Durzi Returns From 52-Game Absence

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Sean Durzi (shoulder) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The versatile blue-liner injured his right shoulder early in the season and has missed 52 games. A season ago, Durzi led all Arizona Coyotes defensemen with 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists), and he opened the […]

Matthew Tkachuk Will Not Play Against Kraken

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (lower body) will miss Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The star winger sustained a lower-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off and will be sidelined for at least one game. Tkachuk's first opportunity to return will be on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. With Tkachuk out of the lineup, […]

Jordan Eberle Back In Action Saturday

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (pelvic) will return from a 40-game absence on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. He has been out since Nov. 16 due to a pelvic injury. Eberle recently had a conditioning stint in the AHL but didn't see any game action, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the veteran […]

Boone Jenner Ready For Season Debut Against Blackhawks

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran has yet to suit up for the Blue Jackets in 2024-25 due to shoulder surgery. Jenner will link up with Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson on the second line. He will also work […]

Nico Hischier Returns To Devils Lineup Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars. The Swiss forward is ready to return to action after a six-game absence. Justin Dowling will vacate a spot in the lineup for Hischier, who will reclaim a top-six spot. He is set […]

Mika Zibanejad Available Against Sabres

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (illness) will play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran forward missed Sweden's last 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the U.S. due to an illness, but Zibanejad has been cleared for action on Saturday. He will center the third line against the Sabres, with Chris Kreider and Arthur […]

Igor Shesterkin Good To Go Saturday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) has been confirmed as the starter for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin sustained an upper-body injury on Feb. 7, but he ended up missing only one game due to the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Rangers No. 1 has struggled lately, losing four of his […]

Matt Savoie Set To Make Team Debut

Edmonton Oilers center prospect Matt Savoie is set to make his team debut on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers. Savoie logged one NHL game last season with the Buffalo Sabres. During his brief taste of the NHL, Savoie logged just under four minutes of ice time and did not get on the scoresheet. However, […]

Cale Fleury Promoted To NHL

The Seattle Kraken have promoted defenseman Cale Fleury to the NHL roster. In a corresponding move, the team transferred center Yanni Gourde (lower body) to long-term injured reserve. Fleury has operated as a depth piece in the lineup when on the NHL roster earlier in the season. Across his seven contests, the 26-year-old tallied one […]

Evander Kane Resumes Skating

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (knee) has resumed skating. The forward will still need several weeks of ramping up before he would be in contention to return to action. The 33-year-old has not played in a game since the Stanley Cup Final in June. Kane underwent several surgeries to repair two hernias and two torn […]

Sidney Crosby A Game-Time Decision

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (rest) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Before the international break, Crosby missed two contests. However, the 37-year-old was able to play in all four of Team Canada's contests. Crosby found the back of the net once and added four helpers en route to […]

Elias Pettersson Considered Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) is viewed as day-to-day leading up to Saturday's contests against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Saturday's game, but it seems unlikely he will be able to suit up. Pettersson sustained this injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off while representing […]

Quinn Hughes Not Expected To Play On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) is not expected to play on Saturday when the Canucks travel to Vegas to face the Golden Knights. Hughes missed the entire 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament and the previous four contests leading up to it. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 25-year-old's status leading up to their next […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/22/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! With the international break behind us, we are in the second half of the season and have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 22, 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 […]

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

Jeremy Lauzon Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) will not return to play in 2024-25. The physical rearguard has yet to see any action in 2025 after suffering a lower-body injury, and the team has announced that Lauzon will be sidelined for 4-6 months. The 27-year-old, who set an NHL single-season record with 383 hits last […]

Kyle Connor Scratched On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Canada as a healthy scratch. Connor exits the Team USA lineup after struggling to make an impact in the first three games. He tallied one assist with one shot on goal. Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers will play instead […]

Josh Morrissey Will Not Play On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Team USA. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Morrissey is battling an illness. The Canadians lost Shea Theodore (upper body) early in the tournament, and Morrissey's absence is another setback for the blue line. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars will join […]

Igor Shesterkin May Be Available Against Sabres

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) could be an option for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin suffered an upper-body injury on Feb. 7 and was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He has progressed well in his recovery and logged a second straight full practice on Thursday. The Rangers netminder has been […]

Bryan Rust Ready To Return To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) expects to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward was unavailable for Pittsburgh's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury. The Penguins have not had a great time in 2024-25, but Rust should be pleased with […]

Evgeni Malkin On Track To Return Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. He has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice recently. Malkin will likely jump on the second line. The Russian veteran has had a disappointing season, amassing 34 points […]