Lane Hutson Dishes Out Three Helpers In Overtime Victory

Montreal Canadiens rookie Lane Hutson tallied three assists during their 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Hutson tallied the secondary assist on Josh Anderson's goal. In the third, he would tally the primary helper on Nick Suzuki's game-tying goal. In overtime, he would tally the secondary assist […]

Jacob Trouba Set To Rejoin Ducks Lineup Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (lower body) is on track to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. A minor lower-body injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead, Oliver Kylington ate up nearly 13 minutes of action in defense against Toronto but is set […]

Luke Schenn A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Two top dogs of the Western Conference are set to meet in L.A., but Schenn might have to sit out the action after leaving Tuesday's morning skate early for an undisclosed reason. If he is unavailable, […]

Dante Fabbro Returns Against Predators

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He will be active on Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Ottawa Senators due to an undisclosed injury. Fabbro has been fabulous in his past two outings, scoring one goal and delivering three assists. He has […]

Olli Maatta A Game-Time Call On Tuesday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) is viewed as a game-time decision for their contest on Tuesday evening against the Calgary Flames. Maatta was unable to play in their previous contest due to this injury. If he were to remain out of the starting lineup, fantasy managers should expect Nick DeSimone to remain […]

Matt Roy Not Traveling With Team

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (personal) will not travel with the team when they face the Bruins in Boston on Tuesday evening. Roy is tending to a family matter. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but he will likely also miss their next contest on Wednesday evening in Carolina. He will likely return to the […]

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

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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (4/1/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 30

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 2024-2025 season! Fixture congestion is here to stay! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek 30! The top favorite for this week is Arsenal FC -250 vs. Fulham FC +750. I will guide you through this […]

Luke Hughes Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Victory

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes tallied a goal and an assist during their 3-2 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild. Hughes opened the scoring in the first period with a wrist shot. Later in the third, he would tally the secondary assist on Nico Hischier's 34th goal of the season. This outing extended his […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for April 1, 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 […]

Erik Johnson Available Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (lower body) will return to action on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The veteran blue-liner has been sidelined for three games due to a lower-body injury. Keaton Middleton has filled in for Johnson and will now exit the lineup. Johnson has picked up only a handful of points this season […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Not Expected To Return This Season

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will likely remain on the shelf for the rest of the season. "The plan is to not have him back this season," Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw said. "I'm not 100 percent on what the timeline looks like, but I can't imagine he would be playing in […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/31/25)

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 […]

Lane Hutson Continues Special Campaign With Hat Trick Of Assists

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson set up three goals in Sunday's 4-2 road win against the Florida Panthers. He helped out Patrik Laine and Juraj Slafkovsky in power-play situations and bagged an even-strength assist when Nick Suzuki scored the game-winning tally. This marks Hutson's 14th multi-assist game of the season, tying him with Larry Murphy […]

Jacob Trouba Could Be An Option Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (undisclosed) could remain in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was hurt in Friday's win over the New York Rangers and did not practice on Saturday. However, a team source has told Derek Lee of The Hockey News that Trouba is "in consideration to play" […]

Alec Martinez Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (hip) will not play on Sunday against the Utah Hockey Club, missing a fourth consecutive game. Although Martinez practiced on Saturday, he is not yet game-ready due to a hip problem. His next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez's absence will allow Sam […]

Robert Bortuzzo Activated From Injured Reserve

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran blue-liner last played on Jan. 2, missing 25 games due to a lower-body injury. Utah may use Bortuzzo as a replacement for Olli Maatta (lower […]

Olli Maatta Considered A Game-Time Call Sunday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) is a game-time call for Sunday's tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Finnish rearguard was injured on Friday night in a matchup against the Florida Panthers and is now in danger of missing Sunday's action. Utah has seen Maatta produce 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in […]

Rasmus Dahlin A Game-Time Call Sunday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (illness) is a game-time decision for Sunday's clash against the Washington Capitals. He has a chance to return to the lineup after missing Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers due to an illness. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters that Dahlin is feeling better and will participate in the […]

Jimmy Schuldt Injured On Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers. Schuldt sustained this injury during the final frame of the contest. Before exiting, he logged over 10 minutes of ice time and logged one hit. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his […]

Nikita Zadorov Set To Rejoin Bruins Lineup Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) practiced on Friday and looks to be on track to play in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The Russian rearguard missed Wednesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks for personal reasons. Ian Mitchell filled in for Zadorov and is likely to come out of the lineup on Saturday […]

Mattias Ekholm Out Against Flames

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner came out of the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken and is not ready to return, missing a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. This is the second time Ekholm has been forced to miss […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/29/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Saturday, March 29. 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 you have questions […]

Kaiden Guhle Back In Action Friday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle has missed 19 games since undergoing surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. He will partner with Lane Hutson on the second defensive pairing. While Guhle primarily does the dirty work on defense for Montreal, having […]

Alex Pietrangelo To Miss At Least Two More Games

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) will be out for at least two more games. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury. On Friday, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Pietrangelo would not play again on the team's road trip, which has two more stops […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/28/25)

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 […]

Rasmus Andersson Good To Go Against Stars

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson will be available against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. He missed the morning skate, but Flames head coach Ryan Huska has confirmed that Andersson will play. Although Andersson has struggled for much of the season, he should feel confident heading into Thursday's matchup. Over his last seven appearances, he […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/27/25)

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 […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 27, 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 […]

Pavel Mintyukov On Track To Play Against Bruins

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. He is penciled in for a third-pairing role in defense despite missing Tuesday's practice due to an illness. Mintyukov recently had assists in back-to-back games, but he hasn't taken a step forward in 2024-25. The 21-year-old […]