Drew Doughty Uncertain For Monday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is considered iffy for Monday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Doughty missed the start of the season due to a broken ankle and continues to manage the injury. He sat out the end of Saturday's win against the Edmonton Oilers for precautionary reasons. Despite not being at 100 […]

Shea Theodore Matches Franchise Record With Big Effort Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore played a pivotal role in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames, recording a hat trick of assists. Theodore had primary assists on all of Vegas' goals, with Pavel Dorofeyev opening the scoring and Reilly Smith lighting the lamp twice. He reached 54 points (seven goals, 47 assists) […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for April 5, 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 […]

Seamus Casey Re-Enters Devils Lineup Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Seamus Casey will be back in action on Saturday against the New York Rangers. Per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site, he is expected to replace Simon Nemec in the lineup. The Devils recalled Casey from the minors earlier this week. He has notched 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) […]

Shakir Mukhamadullin Out On Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) will be sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Furthermore, he is considered doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. Mukhamadullin sustained an upper-body injury during Tuesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 23-year-old Russian scored a goal in that game, though he is not […]

Noah Dobson Picks Up Two Points Against Wild

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson registered two points as the team stopped a six-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Dobson helped Casey Cizikas to tie the game at one early in the second period and popped up with a power-play goal in the third. The 25-year-old now […]

John Carlson Registers Three Assists Against Blackhawks

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson set up three goals in Friday's 5-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Two of his assists, including a power-play helper, were on goals by Alex Ovechkin, who tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history on Friday night. This was Carlson's second three-point effort of the season. He […]

Jake Middleton Suffers An Upper-Body Injury Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton (upper body) exited early on Friday against the New York Islanders. He suffered an upper-body injury in the second period when he crashed into the boards. Middleton needed assistance from the team trainer to get off the ice. The 29-year-old recorded two blocks and two hits with a minus-one rating […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/5/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL regular season is in the final stretch, and we have an action-packed eight-game slate on Saturday, April 5. 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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (4/5/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 31

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 31! The top favorite for this week is Crystal Palace +140 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion +190. I will guide you […]

Tyler Myers Not Expected To Play Against Ducks

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (undisclosed) is unlikely to play on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. "Something happened last game," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Friday. "Tried to play through it, that's 'Mysie,' but we shut him down the last 12. Probably won't play tomorrow." The games are coming thick and fast as the […]

Jake McCabe Ruled Out For Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (undisclosed) will withdraw from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was injured Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers and will be unavailable for at least one game due to an unspecified ailment. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube considers McCabe day-to-day. The 31-year-old is […]

Matt Roy Expected To Return On Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (personal) participated in Friday's morning skate and is expected to return to the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old has missed two games due to a personal matter. Dylan McIlrath saw some action earlier in the week and will exit the lineup for Friday's contest. Roy offers steady two-way […]

Henry Thrun Returns From Nine-Game Absence Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will be available for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old has missed nine straight games and 13 of the last 14 contests due to an upper-body injury. San Jose will use Thrun as a replacement for Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body), who was injured on Tuesday […]

Olli Maatta Returns To Utah Lineup Thursday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has been cleared to play after sitting out a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Nick DeSimone filled in for Maatta and will exit the lineup against the Kings. Maatta plays a solid […]

Alex Pietrangelo On Track To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran blue-liner leads the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:29) and has notched 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/3/25)

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 […]

Jake McCabe Suffers Injury On Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers early with an undisclosed injury. After the contest, head coach Craig Berube did not provide an update on his status. McCabe suffered this injury towards the end of the final frame as he logged over 24 minutes of ice time and […]

Declan Chisholm Back In Action Against Rangers

Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. He has shaken off a lower-body injury and will take Jon Merrill's spot on the third defensive pairing. Chisholm has badly struggled on the offensive end in recent months, notching just two points in 2025. […]

Samuel Girard Exits Avalanche Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. He recently returned from a lower-body injury, appearing in four consecutive games, but Girard will make way for Keaton Middleton on Wednesday. Girard has recorded 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) with 106 blocks in 70 games this season. Middleton […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/02/25)

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 […]

Evan Bouchard Tallies Two Assists In Victory

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied two helpers during their 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. This victory snapped Vegas' six-game winning streak. Bouchard did all of his damage in the second frame. Bouchard first added the secondary assist on Jake Walman's seventh goal of the campaign. He then tallied the secondary […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (4/2/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 30, Day Two

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, Day Two! The top favorite for this week is Manchester City -650 vs. Leicester City +1400. I will guide you […]

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 […]