Jakob Chychrun Suffers Laceration, Questionable For Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (hand) suffered a laceration from a skate on his hand during Saturday's contest. Head coach Spencer Carbery said he was "lucky," but it was still a "significant" cut. He will travel with the team to Winnipeg for Tuesday's contest but may not suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Jake Christiansen Remains Sidelined On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (upper body) will remain sidelined on Monday evening when the Blue Jackets face the New York Islanders. Christiansen has missed the previous four contests due to this injury. As a result, Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) will take his spot in the starting lineup on the bottom defensive pairing. Before his […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/24/25)

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 […]

Alex Pietrangelo Sends Out Two Helpers In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo tallied two helpers during their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Pietrangelo would tally the secondary assist on Nicholas Roy's power-play goal. Later in the third, Pietrangelo would add the primary assist on Nicholas Hague's empty-netter, which put the game out […]

Rasmus Andersson Sends Out Three Assists In Saturday's Win

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson registered his second three-point game of the season as the team took down the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime Saturday night. Andersson scored all of his points with assists, helping Matt Coronato, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Nazem Kadri light the lamp. Following the 4 Nations break, Andersson went eight games […]

MacKenzie Weegar Expected To Be Fine For Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (lower body) is likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Weegar was a late scratch for Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders due to a lower-body injury. However, Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters postgame that he expects to see Weegar back in […]

Nick Jensen Remains Out On Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. After sitting out some time due to a lower-body injury, Jensen was trending toward returning to the lineup against the Devils, and he was considered a game-time decision. However, the veteran blue-liner will sit out […]

Alec Martinez Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) was limited to just 4:55 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He suffered an upper-body injury in the first period after crashing into the boards due to a collision with Blues forward Jake Neighbours. Martinez should now be considered doubtful for Sunday's […]

Samuel Girard Misses Second Consecutive Game

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. A lower-body injury has taken Girard out of the lineup, though he is expected to make a quick return, as the team considers him day-to-day. Keaton Middleton has hopped into the lineup as Girard's […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/22/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Saturday, March 22. 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 […]

Jonas Brodin Could Return To Action Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is nearing a return to action and could be an option for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think it's a strong possibility, not a guarantee," Wild head coach John Hynes said Friday after practice. Brodin took part in the practice session, skating with Jared Spurgeon. Minnesota […]

Erik Gustafsson Facing Long-Term Absence

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) will face an extended absence, according to the team. Gustafsson was not practicing on Thursday after suffering this injury during Tuesday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but he currently carries an unknown timetable. The Red Wings also promoted Brogan Rafferty […]

Ryan McDonagh Exits Early On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (head) exited Thursday's contest early after being struck in the head by a puck. He logged 21 minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He tallied one blocked shot and held a +2 rating. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he could be in danger of missing […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Unavailable Against Hurricanes

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) will sit out Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After making 10 consecutive appearances, Vlasic will drop out of the lineup due to an upper-body injury. Due to health issues, Vlasic has made only 17 appearances for the Sharks this season, recording two assists and 29 blocks. […]

Jeff Petry Traveling With The Team

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. However, Petry is not expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Golden Knights but could return on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since the first week of January. Through […]

Nick Jensen Not Playing On Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) will remain sidelined on Thursday evening against the Colorado Avalanche. Jensen has missed the previous two contests due to this injury. Jensen will look to return to action on Saturday when the Senators travel to New Jersey to face the Devils. While Jensen remains out this evening, fantasy […]

Erik Gustafsson Does Not Practice On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) was not able to practice on Thursday. Gustafsson suffered this injury during their contest on Tuesday evening and could be in danger of missing their next game on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may need to miss […]

Alexander Romanov Not Expected To Play On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) is still not feeling "100 percent" and will likely remain sidelined on Thursday evening when the Islanders face the Montreal Canadiens. Romanov was unable to play in their last contest and is trending toward missing his second-straight contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 20, 2025 (Premium Content)

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/20/25)

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 […]

Shea Theodore Takes Full Contact In Practice

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) took another step closer to his return to the lineup on Wednesday. According to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Theodore was full-contact in Wednesday's practice. Theodore wore a grey jersey, skating alongside healthy scratch Ben Hutton, indicating that he will not rejoin the lineup on Thursday […]

Dmitry Orlov On Track To Return Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian rearguard has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. However, Orlov has looked good in practice since returning to the ice. "We will see where he's at, but I would assume […]

Josh Manson Expected To Miss At Least Three Weeks

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to an upper-body injury. Manson sustained this injury during Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames. Manson already missed their previous game on Sunday and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season. With Manson sidelined, Erik Johnson […]

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not suit up on Wednesday evening against the Seattle Kraken. Brodin has missed the previous eight contests due to this injury. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Zach Bogosian to remain in the starting lineup and play alongside Jon Merrill on the bottom pairing. Brodin's next […]

Jake Christiansen Unlikely To Play On Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (upper body) is not expected to play on Thursday evening when the Blue Jackets face the Panthers. Christiansen has missed the previous two contests and will likely extend this absence to three games. In addition, the 25-year-old was not present during Wednesday's practice, which is not a good sign. […]

Dmitry Kulikov Considered Week-To-Week

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) is viewed as week-to-week, according to head coach Paul Maurice. However, Maurice noted that he expects Kulikov to return before the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kulikov suffered this injury during their contest against the New York Islanders on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status […]

Shea Theodore Returns To Practice Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) returned to practice on Tuesday, wearing a non-contact jersey. This marks his first practice since Theodore injured his arm while playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Theodore on the shelf, Vegas has lost four of its last five games. The star defenseman has tallied […]

Mattias Ekholm Cleared For Tuesday's Contest

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Ekholm has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to return to his role on the top pairing alongside Evan Bouchard. Over his previous nine contests, […]

John Klingberg Not Playing On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening when the Oilers face the Utah Hockey Club. Klingberg has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. As a result, Troy Stretcher will remain in the starting lineup. Before sustaining this injury, Klingberg tallied four points (one […]

Alexander Romanov Not Facing Pittsburgh On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Romanov is battling an illness. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Before this illness, Romanov was riding a […]