Colin Miller To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will be out of action for at least two weeks. He suffered a fracture in his larynx when a puck hit Miller in the throat against Detroit on Saturday. Miller has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in 34 outings, with 46 hits and a plus-eight rating. Dylan […]

Justin Faulk Rejoins Blues Lineup Against Wild

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota. Scott Perunovich has skated in a pair of games while Faulk has dealt with an upper-body injury, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday. Faulk had a fantastic game with three points in his […]

Igor Shesterkin Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) participated in the morning skate but will not play in Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He remains on Injured Reserve with an upper-body ailment. Shesterkin's absence will stretch to four games, with Jonathan Quick penciled in for another start. Quick has struggled recently but carries a winning record […]

Chris Kreider Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against Dallas and will not be available for at least a few more contests. Kreider has run into health issues just as he recorded a season-best three-game point streak. He has […]

Jacob Middleton Available Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (hand) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The team has activated him from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. A hand injury has kept Middleton sidelined for 11 games. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Middleton leads the Wild in blocked shots with […]

Troy Terry Uncertain For Tuesday's Action

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) may sit out Tuesday's game against Calgary. His wife has gone into labor, and Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said Tuesday morning that he is unsure if Terry will be available. Terry has crushed it lately, totaling five goals and eight points in his past six appearances. If […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/7/25)

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 […]

Jacob Markstrom Snaps Losing Skid On Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. Markstrom was beat by an Adam Larsson wrist shot in the second and a Shane Wright power-play goal in the final frame. Entering this contest, Markstrom lost his previous two starts and held a […]

Devon Toews Busy In Monday's Victory

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews scored twice and added an assist during Monday's victory over the Florida Panthers. Toews scored his first goal of the evening in the second period on a wrist shot. In the third frame, he opened the scoring which eventually served as the game-winner. Later in the period, Toews would tally […]

Nick Suzuki Tallies Three Points In Monday's Victory

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied three points in their overtime victory on Monday evening against the Vancouver Canucks. Suzuki tallied the secondary assist on Cole Caufield's opening goal. In the third, Suzuki tallied another primary assist, time on the power-play on Kirby Dach's strike. Then, in overtime, the captain led the way as he […]

Alex Tuch Scores Twice On Monday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored twice during their overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. Tuch opened the scoring in the first period with a deflection goal, on an assist from JJ Peterka. Later in the second, Tuch would find the back of the net again, this time on an unassisted goal. The 28-year-old […]

Jared Spurgeon Placed On Injured Reserve

According to the team, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve on Monday evening. The 35-year-old defenseman was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of time so moving to the injured reserve does not effect that timetable. In a corresponding move, the Wild promoted Carson Lambos from […]

Jiri Kulich Exits Early On Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (lower body) was injured during Monday's overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. The 20-year-old logged just over five minutes of ice time before sustaining the injury. He tallied one hit, one shot on goal, and two penalty minutes. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Kulich will be evaluated on Tuesday. Fantasy […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 7, 2025 (Premium Content)

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NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 7, 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, […]

Erik Haula Expected To Miss "A Few Weeks"

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Monday against Seattle and faces a multi-game absence. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has said Haula could miss "a few weeks," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Haula hasn't yet sat out any games this season, notching 11 points […]

Patrik Laine Misses Third Consecutive Game

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against Vancouver, missing a third consecutive contest. The Finnish forward exited the lineup last week due to flu-like symptoms. Laine has played well with his new team, recording eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances. He has notched all his goals with […]

Adam Larsson Available Monday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (upper body) will play against New Jersey on Monday. An upper-body injury limited Larsson to 12 minutes in his last appearance against Edmonton, but he has shaken off the ailment ahead of Monday. Larsson offers minimal fantasy value on the offensive end but racks up peripheral stats at a good […]

Dakota Joshua Out Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (leg) is considered week-to-week. The team placed him on Injured Reserve on Monday. Joshua suffered a leg injury in Friday's matchup against Nashville. Following a breakout campaign in 2023-24, Joshua has struggled to meet expectations this term after missing the start of the season due to tumor surgery. The 28-year-old […]

Elias Pettersson Remains Out On Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available on Monday versus Montreal. The Swedish forward has joined the team for a five-game road trip but isn't yet ready to return against the Canadiens. Pettersson, who has been linked with a trade, will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Pius Suter has worked in a […]

Quinn Hughes A Game-Time Decision For Monday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against Montreal. He has sat out four games with an undisclosed injury, but the chances of Hughes returning on Monday appear high. The star blue-liner practiced on Sunday and worked with the first power-play group. Only two defensemen in the league […]

Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against Colorado. Ekblad is dealing with a "general body" injury and took the ice after Monday's morning skate. He's set to miss his first game of the season. Fellow blue-liner Niko Mikkola (upper body) participated in the morning skate but is […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/6/25)

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 […]

Frank Vatrano Nets Two Goals On Sunday Evening

Anaheim Ducks left wing Frank Vatrano tallied two goals and an assist during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday evening. Vatrano signed a three-year contract with the Ducks earlier on Sunday and enjoyed a strong performance shortly after. Vatrano tallied the secondary assist on Troy Terry's opening goal. Vatrano would go on to […]

Sebastian Aho Leads Carolina To Victory With Three-Point Night

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho led the Hurricanes to a victory on Sunday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins by tallying three points, including the overtime winner. Aho tallied two primary assists in the second frame, one on Seth Jarvis' tenth goal of the season and the other on Jalen Chatfield's fourth goal of the campaign. […]

Bo Horvat Scores Game-Winner On Sunday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat scored twice, including the game-winning goal in their overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Horvat tallied his first goal of the evening in the opening frame while shorthanded. Horvat would beat Boston netminder Joonas Korpisalo on a snap shot. Later in overtime, Horvat would strike again […]

Filip Chytil Scores Twice On Sunday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil scored twice in their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon. Chytil scored his first of the afternoon in the opening minutes of the second frame on a wrist shot. Later in the third period, he would score on a deflection to seal the victory for the Rangers. […]

Jake McCabe Exits Early On Sunday

According to the team, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) exited early during Sunday's overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. McCabe appeared to have sustained the injury late in the opening frame. Before exiting, the 31-year-old tallied one hit with seven penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being. […]

Philip Tomasino Placed On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Philip Tomasino (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve prior to Sunday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old sustained this injury during their overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday evening. After scoring three goals over his first four contests as a Penguin, Tomasino has gotten a bit […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 6, 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, […]