Cole Sillinger Back In Blue Jackets Lineup Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (illness) will hop back into the lineup for Saturday's clash against St. Louis. Sillinger sat out Saturday's meeting with Seattle due to an illness. His absence allowed his older brother, Owen, to make his NHL debut. Columbus reassigned Owen Sillinger to the minors on Friday, so the two brothers […]

Connor Zary Out Indefinitely

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (knee) will be out indefinitely. Zary will not need surgery to address a knee injury he sustained on Tuesday against Anaheim, but he will miss significant time. The 23-year-old sophomore enjoyed a hot spell last month and has picked up 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 40 games. Calgary […]

Ivan Barbashev On Track To Return Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev (upper body) is on track to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Rangers. Barbashev was a full participant in Friday's practice and has been activated from Injured Reserve. He has missed nearly a month of action, sitting out 10 games. Despite the long absence, Barbashev shares the […]

Ilya Sorokin Out With An Illness

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (illness) will not take part in Saturday's game against Utah. Sorokin was outstanding on Thursday with a 30-save shutout against Vegas, but he has to skip Saturday's game due to illness. With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) already out, the Islanders are going with Marcus Hogberg between the pipes, with […]

Patrik Laine A Game-Time Call On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Dallas. He has missed four games due to illness. Michael Pezzetta has played during Laine's absence, but he has seen minimal action and logged just 3:05 of ice time in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against Washington. Laine, whose season debut was […]

Steven Stamkos Ready To Go Saturday

Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) is likely to play against Washington on Saturday. The veteran star left Tuesday's matchup against Winnipeg early due to an undisclosed ailment, but Stamkos participated in Saturday's morning skate. After the session, he told Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean that he's "back to normal and good to go." Stamkos' […]

Patrick Kane Dishes Out Three Helpers On Friday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane tallied three assists during their victory on Friday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane tallied one of his assists on the power play and the other two in 5-on-5 play. He also held a +1 rating and tallied a blocked shot in this contest. This three-point performance extended […]

Karel Vejmelka Snaps Skid On Friday Night

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped 18 of the 19 shots he faced en route to defeating the San Jose Sharks. Vejmelka's lone blemish came in the opening frame on a wrist shot from Fabian Zetterlund. Vejmelka was able to shut the door for the remainder of the evening. This was a nice bounce-back […]

Adrian Kempe Leads The Way On Friday Night

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe tallied two points during their 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday evening. Kempe tallied the primary assist on Alex Turcotte's fifth goal of the season in the first period. Then in overtime, Kempe would tally his second point with the game-winner on a wrist shot. This […]

Cole Caufield Extends Goal Streak To Five Games

Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield extended his goal streak to five games on Friday evening with a two-point showing against the Washington Capitals. Caufield would find the back of the net in the second frame on a snap shot. Later in the overtime, he would tack on the primary assist on Nick Suzuki's game-winner. […]

Charlie Lindgren Exits Early On Friday

According to the team, Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) exited Friday's game early. The netminder stopped all nine shots he faced and left in the second frame. He was replaced by Logan Thompson, who allowed three goals on 21 shots in their defeat. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Lindgren's status before their game […]

Dustin Tokarski Posts Shutout On Friday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski stopped all 14 shots he faced en route to shutting out the Vancouver Canucks on Friday evening. The Hurricanes had the advantage in the shot total throughout, but Tokarski was able to set up when called upon. With Frederik Andersen (knee) still sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Tokarski to remain […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/11/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we 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. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 11, 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, […]

Evander Kane Recovering From Knee Surgery

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) had knee surgery on Thursday, which requires 4-8 weeks of recovery. The power forward has yet to suit up for the 2024-25 season after undergoing abdominal surgery on Sept. 20 to repair both abductors, two hernias, and two abdominal tears. He was expected to miss 5-6 months because […]

Dylan Samberg Returns To Jets Lineup Friday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (foot) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's tilt against Los Angeles. Samberg broke his foot on Nov. 23 against Nashville and has missed 21 games. He will return to a second-pairing role, bumping Ville Heinola out of the lineup. Samberg has limited fantasy value. In 21 appearances, he has produced […]

Alex Lyon Unavailable Friday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (upper body) will not be in the lineup on Friday against Chicago. He sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's matchup against Ottawa. Cam Talbot replaced Lyon in the second period on Tuesday and will log his 20th start of the campaign against the Blackhawks. The 2024-25 season has been […]

Thatcher Demko Expected To Return To Action Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to be the starter for Friday's matchup against Carolina. A back problem has limited Demko to only one appearance since the turn of the year, but he returned to the lineup on Wednesday against Washington to back up Kevin Lankinen. Vancouver begins a back-to-back on Friday, so […]

Fabian Zetterlund Active On Friday

San Jose Sharks winger Fabian Zetterlund (lower body) will be in the lineup on Friday versus Utah. A lower-body injury initially left him doubtful for Friday's action, but Zetterlund has recovered well enough to play. The Swedish forward is the fourth-highest scorer on the Sharks squad, sporting 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) through 43 […]

Dylan Guenther Ruled Out Indefinitely

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. The team announced the news ahead of Friday's clash against San Jose. This is a bad blow for the NHL's newest franchise, as Guenther is among Utah's best players. The 21-year-old has scored a team-high 16 goals and boasts 34 points […]

Elias Pettersson Activated From Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's contest against Carolina. The 26-year-old appears ready to rejoin the lineup following a six-game absence. Pettersson should assume a top-six role, potentially bumping Pius Suter down to the third line. Vancouver hasn't quite received what it's used to from Pettersson […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (01/10/25) - Today's Top Value Picks

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Robert Thomas Nets Two Goals On Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas found the back of the net twice on Thursday evening during their victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Thomas opened the scoring on an unassisted snap shot goal in the first period. Later in the second, Thomas would strike again, this time with Pavel Buchnevich tallying the primary assist. Thomas […]

Ilya Sorokin Posts 30-Save Shutout On Thursday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 30 shots he faced against the Golden Knights on Thursday evening in Vegas. This win extended the Islanders' winning streak to two games. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way on the road. This was his second shutout of the […]

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Point No. 60 On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen tallied a goal and an assist during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. Rantanen would score in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the third, he would add the secondary assist on Nathan MacKinnon's 15th goal of the season. This was his 60th point of the […]

Zach Werenski Tallies Two Points In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. Werenski found the back of the net in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would tally the primary assist on Kent Johnson's 11th goal of the season. […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts The Door On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres were heavily out-shot in this contest, but the 25-year-old was able to lead the way. This was his second shutout of the season. This was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the young netminder, […]

Sidney Crosby Tallies Three Points On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the way on Thursday evening in their 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Crosby tallied three points (one goal and two helpers). He tallied his first assist on Bryan Rust's 19th goal of the season. Later in the first, he would add another secondary assist, this time on Drew […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 10, 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, […]

Mason Marchment Recovering From Surgery

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) will be absent for an extended period after undergoing surgery. Marchment was recently hit in the face by a puck, and a surgical intervention was needed to address fractures in his nose and facial area. The team expects Marchment to recover in four weeks. He is roughly a […]