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 […]

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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)

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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 […]

Nikita Zadorov Unavailable Wednesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) will not play in Wednesday's road contest against the Anaheim Ducks. He has returned to Boston due to a family matter. Zadorov has posted 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 72 games during his first year in Boston. Additionally, the Russian blue-liner ranks second on the team with […]

Alex Pietrangelo May Not Play During Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) may not suit up for the remainder of their road trip. Pietrangelo's injury is not expected to be long-term, but the team may opt to lean on the side of caution to ensure he is healthy for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pietrangelo was unable to play in […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/26/25)

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 […]

Samuel Girard Ready To Return Against Red Wings

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has been out of action for a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Girard will be Erik Johnson's (lower body) replacement on the third defensive pairing. The 26-year-old may also eat up some power-play […]

MacKenzie Weegar Officially Cleared To Play Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. He was unavailable for Saturday's matchup with the New York Islanders. However, it was expected that he would make a quick return to the lineup, and Flames head coach Ryan Huska has confirmed that Weegar will play […]

Shea Theodore Set To Rejoin Golden Knights Lineup Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) has been activated from Injured Reserve, indicating that he is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild. Theodore has not played in any of the last 14 games for Vegas since injuring his arm during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He is […]

Nick Jensen A Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Jensen has missed the previous four contests due to this injury. If he were to return, fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to have a role on the bottom defensive pairing. Before his injury, Jensen […]

Jakob Chychrun Inks Eight-Year Extension

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $72 million. This new contract begins during the 2025-2026 campaign. The Capitals acquired Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators during the offseason in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round selection. During his first season in Washington, Chychrun has been quite productive […]