Kris Letang Returns To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will return to action on Sunday against Carolina. He has shaken off a lower-body injury that kept Letang sidelined for three games. The star defenseman will operate with Marcus Pettersson on the first defensive pairing and rejoin the top power-play unit. Letang hasn't been a factor with the […]

William Carrier Misses Sunday's Game With A Lower-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (lower body) will not play against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He has been ruled out for the contest due to a lower-body injury. With Carrier out of the lineup, the Hurricanes lose a massive physical presence who also occasionally chips in offensively. Carrier has posted nine points (four goals, five […]

Aaron Ekblad Sits Out Sunday's Practice

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) missed Sunday's practice session. He sat out Sunday's practice after missing the end of regulation and overtime on Friday against Pittsburgh. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told reporters that Ekblad is dealing with "general body malaise." He will be a "morning-skate decision" for Monday's contest against Colorado. Ekblad has […]

Travis Hamonic To Miss Up To Four Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (lower body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. He will begin his absence on Tuesday against Detroit. Hamonic recently had a lengthy spell on the first defensive pairing, but Artem Zub's return has bumped him back to the bottom pairing. The 34-year-old offers very little offensively and has posted only […]

Linus Ullmark Out Week-To-Week

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) has been labeled as week-to-week. He hasn't played since Dec. 22 and didn't participate in Sunday's practice. Ullmark put together a seven-game winning streak in December, bringing his record to 12-7-2. He has managed three shutouts with his new club and holds a 2.38 goals-against average with a .915 […]

Frank Vatrano Signs Three-Year Extension With Ducks

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano has inked a three-year, $18 million extension. Vatrano, who will turn 31 in March, is coming off a three-year, $10.95 million deal. The new contract will lock him up through the 2027-28 campaign. The American forward has been a late bloomer, posting his career-best year in 2023-24 with 60 points […]

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

Thatcher Demko Joining Team For Five-Game Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to travel with the team for its five-game road trip. Demko left Thursday's game against Seattle due to back spasms and was not in the lineup when Vancouver faced Nashville on Friday night. However, it seems Demko will not be out long-term. The American netminder has put […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Starts Against Wild On Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will work in the crease against Minnesota on Saturday. The Hurricanes go with their strongest option in net for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Dustin Tokarski likely getting the nod for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh. Kochetkov has been inconsistent since the start of last month, but he still […]

Joseph Woll In Maple Leafs Net On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will start the first leg of a back-to-back against Boston on Saturday. Woll will try to extend his winning streak to four games. He has allowed only four goals during his recent hot streak, improving his goals-against average to 2.40 and his record to 12-6-0. Through 18 appearances, Woll […]

Scott Wedgewood Unavailable On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (lower body) will be out on Saturday against Montreal and faces a multi-game absence. The veteran netminder suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. "He's still getting evaluated, so I'm guessing it's going to be week to week," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Friday. Wedgewood, who […]

Jack Drury Back For Hurricanes Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (hand) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota. Drury hasn't played since breaking his thumb against San Jose on Dec. 10. The 24-year-old has made 28 appearances this season, recording three goals and nine assists. Drury lacks fantasy appeal but is a valuable asset for the Hurricanes. Playing […]

Auston Matthews Returns To Action On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against Boston. The Maple Leafs finally get their leading man back after Matthews sat out six games due to a recurrence of an upper-body injury. Matthews is just short of averaging a point per game for the season, sitting on […]

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

Jordan Binnington Shuts Out Senators

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington performed admirably against Ottawa on Friday, neutralizing a talented offense in a 4-0 victory with 20 saves. The Blues No. 1 picked up his third shutout of the season, with two coming in his past four starts. Following a five-game losing streak, Binnington has found his feet again, going […]

Brandon Saad Ends Goal Drought With A Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad had his best game of the season in Friday's matchup against Ottawa, scoring his third career hat trick in a 4-0 win. Saad tallied three consecutive goals after Brayden Schenn opened the scoring. He entered the game with a 19-game goal drought. It has been a strange campaign […]

Mike Matheson Records Two Assists Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson finished Friday's 4-2 defeat to Chicago with two assists. He logged an even-strength helper on a Cole Caufield strike in the first period and picked up a power-play assist on Emil Heineman's goal in the third. Matheson was also eager for a goal himself, registering a whopping eight efforts on […]

Nick Foligno Pots Two Goals In Friday's Win

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno produced two goals to lead the team to a 4-2 victory over Montreal on Friday. The veteran was highly efficient in front of the net, scoring twice with three shots, and he also registered a pair of hits across 18:22 of ice time. Foligno hadn't scored more than once in […]

Juuse Saros Logs Fourth Shutout Of The Season

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros backstopped his team to a 3-0 victory against Vancouver on Friday, posting his fourth shutout of the campaign with 27 saves. Two of the shutouts have come in Saros' most recent six starts. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck (5) is the only goalie with more shutouts this season. Saros has performed well […]

Leon Draisaitl Nets Game-Winner On Friday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal as the team defeated Anaheim 3-2 on Friday. Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the contest but skated away with a victory thanks to Draisaitl's effort at the 18:25 mark in the third period. The German superstar scored in a third consecutive contest, extending his point […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/4/25)

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 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, […]

Jared Spurgeon To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks. Spurgeon suffered an apparent right leg injury on Tuesday versus Nashville and wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Washington. Based on the projected timeline, it looks like the Wild captain will miss at least six more games. Travis […]

Oskar Sundqvist Unavailable Friday

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (illness) will miss Friday's game against Ottawa. He'll be sidelined due to an illness. Sundqvist has struggled significantly for offensive production, registering six points (three goals, three assists) in 28 appearances, but he has recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in his past six outings. Mathieu Joseph will […]

Justin Faulk Iffy For Friday's Action

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against Ottawa. He re-aggravated an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Winter Classic against Chicago and didn't practice on Thursday. Per Lou Korac of The Hockey News, Faulk was back on the ice for Friday's optional morning skate. This suggests that he […]

Colton Dach Set For NHL Debut On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Colton Dach will make his NHL debut on Friday against Montreal. This will be a special matchup for the 21-year-old for many reasons, as he will play against his older brother Kirby. Chicago recalled Dach from the minors earlier in the week after seeing him record 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) […]

Connor Murphy Misses First Game Of The Season

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) will be sidelined on Friday versus Montreal. He has sustained a groin injury and will be out for the first time this season. Murphy's campaign has gone reasonably well on a struggling team, and he is on pace for a career year offensively. In 38 appearances, Murphy has totaled […]

David Savard A Game-Time Call Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran is in danger of missing his third game of the season. Savard recently scored his first goal of the campaign and has amassed 10 points in 35 contests. He's been more valuable on the defensive end, where Savard […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (01/03/25) - 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 […]

Jack Eichel Tallies Two Helpers On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied two helpers in their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. Eichel tallied his first point with the primary assist on Mark Stone's ninth goal of the season in the second period. Then, later in the third, Eichel would tack on the secondary assist on Tanner Pearson's […]