Adam Lowry Out Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (lower body) is considered week-to-week. Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced the news on Wednesday after Lowry was injured in Monday's game against Utah. The 31-year-old will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against Colorado. Lowry has been a valuable piece at both ends of the ice […]

Ondrej Palat Out Wednesday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against Boston. The Czech veteran is feeling under the weather and will come out of the lineup for the second time this season. With Palat out, Kurtis MacDermid will enter the lineup, while Paul Cotter will move to the first line. […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/22/25)

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 […]

Rasmus Dahlin Tallies Two Assists On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin tallied two helpers during their victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday evening. Dahlin would tally both of his helpers in the final frame. He added the secondary assist on Jiri Kulich's game-tying goal and the primary assist on JJ Peterka's game-winner. The 24-year-old defenseman has continued to log top […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Twice On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in their 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening. Kotkaniemi would open the scoring in the second frame with a snap shot. Later in the third, Kotkaniemi would score the game-winner on a deflection. He logged three total shots on goal and one hit during this […]

Jonathan Marchessault Leads The Way On Tuesday

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault tallied four points during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. Marchessault would tack on his first point with the secondary assist on Justin Barron's third goal of the season in the second frame. In the third, Marchessault scored in the opening minute and tacked on […]

Samuel Ersson Extends Winning Streak On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson extended his winning streak to five games on Tuesday evening with an overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Ersson stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced. His lone blemish came in the third period when Ben Chiarot scored on a wrist shot. However, he was able to shut […]

Lane Hutson Extends Point Streak To Nine Games

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson extended his point streak to nine games on Tuesday evening with an assist. Hutson tallied the secondary assist on Juraj Slafkovsky's power-play goal. Hutson also logged three hits and two blocks in this contest. During this nine-game stretch, Hutson has tallied 13 points (one goal, 12 helpers). He has […]

Igor Shesterkin Shuts The Door On Senators On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped all 20 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening. The Rangers dominated the shot total, but Shesterkin was able to set up when called on. Alexis Lafreniere would break the stalemate late in the opening frame and serve as the game-winner. This […]

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

Brett Howden Battling An Illness

Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden (illness) may not travel with the team for an upcoming two-game road trip. The Golden Knights will visit St. Louis and Dallas on Thursday and Friday. An illness could take Howden out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a big year for Howden, who […]

Cole Schwindt Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Schwindt (lower body) is week-to-week. The 23-year-old did not play on Monday against St. Louis and is set for a multi-game absence due to a lower-body injury. Working in a fourth-line role, Schwindt's offensive contributions have been limited to seven assists in 38 games, but he has averaged close […]

Trevor Zegras Set To Rejoin Ducks Lineup Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (knee) is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against Florida. He has missed 22 games following meniscus surgery on his right knee. Zegras has not been impactful offensively for most of the campaign, but he began to turn a corner before getting hurt. The 23-year-old has collected […]

Isac Lundestrom Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish forward was injured against Florida on Saturday and is expected to miss Tuesday's rematch between the teams. Lundestrom has been limited to four goals and seven points in 44 games this season, so Anaheim will not lose much offensively with him out. Brett […]

Brock McGinn Out 7-9 Months Following Knee Surgery

Anaheim Ducks left wing Brock McGinn (knee) will miss 7-9 months after undergoing surgery. McGinn hasn't played since Dec. 23, and the team announced on Tuesday that the veteran forward had successful ACL reconstruction surgery last week. The 2024-25 campaign ends with eight points (four goals, four assists) in 26 games for McGinn, who is […]

Jason Zucker Questionable For Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) is questionable to play against Vancouver on Tuesday. He is feeling under the weather and might sit out his first game of the season. Zucker's play has been one of only a few bright spots this season for Buffalo. The veteran has tallied 35 points (16 goals, 19 […]

Roope Hintz Returns To Action Tuesday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Carolina. Dallas has been without its first-line center for three games. Wyatt Johnstone deputized for Hintz in the role. He will shift to the right wing on Tuesday, with Evgenii Dadonov dropping to the second line. Hintz is having a […]

Igor Shesterkin Looks To Stay Hot On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, looking to maintain his recent hot form. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Shesterkin has gone 4-0-1 with one shutout. He has allowed 1.73 goals during this stretch while registering a .934 save percentage. The Rangers No. 1 has improved his record […]

Samuel Ersson Tries To Extend Winning Streak Versus Red Wings

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson will head out for a fifth consecutive win on Tuesday against Detroit. After recovering from a lower-body injury, Ersson suffered a 4-1 defeat against Dallas when he returned to the crease on Jan. 9. However, he has matched his career-best winning streak since, logging one shutout and allowing seven goals […]

Scott Laughton Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. He is tending to a family matter and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a solid campaign for Laughton, as he has amassed 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 47 outings. However, the 30-year-old […]

Shea Theodore Posts Four Assists In Monday's Loss

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore delivered four assists in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to St. Louis. Theodore's first helper came during a power-play situation, and his playmaking helped the Golden Knights erase a two-goal deficit in the third period. Theodore sits among the league's most prolific blue-liners, and his recent work has been particularly […]

Frederik Andersen Makes A Winning Return

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen defeated Chicago 4-3 in overtime on Monday as he made his first start since Oct. 26. Andersen, who finished with 22 saves, was beaten twice in the opening frame. However, Carolina quickly tied the game in the second and eventually won with an overtime tally by Sebastian Aho. Andersen improved […]

Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games

Vancouver Canuck defenseman Tyler Myers has been suspended for three games. The 34-year-old was punished for cross-checking Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard to the head in Saturday's 3-2 win. As a result of the suspension, Myers will have to sit out Tuesday's clash with Buffalo, a rematch against the Oilers on Thursday, and Saturday's contest versus […]

Connor McDavid Receives Three-Game Suspension

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has received a three-game suspension. The Oilers superstar must sit out the next few games for cross-checking Vancouver forward Conor Garland to the head during Saturday's 3-2 loss. This is the second suspension of McDavid's career. McDavid will be eligible to return to the lineup on Jan. 27 versus Seattle. […]

Matthew Knies Tallies Three Points In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies tallied three points during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday evening. Knies would tally the primary assist on Auston Matthew's opening goal of the contest. Later in the second, Knies would find the back of the net with a snap shot. Later in the third, […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Sharp In Monday's Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Penguins got out to an early three-goal lead, which put Nedeljkovic in a good position. His lone mistake came in the second period when Adrian Kempe scored on the power-play […]

Drew Doughty Continues To Progress In Recovery

According to Zach Dooley, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is continuing to progress in his recovery process. Dooley noted that head coach Jim Hiller said, "The hard work is starting to pay off. He sees the finish line," concerning Doughty's progress. The 35-year-old has not been on the ice all season after undergoing […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/21/25)

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 […]

Rickard Rakell Absent On Monday

According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Rickard Rakell (personal) did not travel with the team to the West Coast due to a family issue. He was not in the lineup on Monday evening during their victory over the Kings and could be in danger of missing other games during the […]

Adam Lowry Sustains Injury On Monday

According to Mike McIntyre, Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Lowry sustained the injury during the opening frame and did not return to the ice. He logged only six shifts. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status before Wednesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. […]