Moritz Seider Tallies Two Helpers In Victory

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider tallied two helpers during their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday evening. Seider tallied the secondary assist on Alex DeBrincat's 20th goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the second, Seider would add another secondary assist, this time on the power-play on Dylan Larkin's tally. […]

Noah Dobson Considered Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is week-to-week. The team has announced that Dobson will not require surgery to fix a lower-body injury he sustained on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, the squad will still need to spend a stretch without him. Dobson has tallied 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) […]

Jared Spurgeon Back For Wild Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has been out for nine games due to a lower-body injury. The Wild captain will work with Declan Chisholm on the second defensive pairing. He is also expected to join the first power-play unit. Travis Dermott […]

Josh Morrissey Tallies Two Helpers On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey tallied two assists during their overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. In the second frame, Morrissey would tally the secondary assist on Morgan Barron's fifth goal of the season. Later in the period, Morrissey would dish out the primary assist on Gabe Vilardi's 20th goal of the […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/23/25)

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 January 23, 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 […]

Philip Broberg Hurt In Practice

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (lower body) was injured in Wednesday's practice, leaving his status up in the air for Thursday's game against Vegas. Broberg has been a welcome addition to the Blues' backline this season, recording 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) and 43 blocks in 35 games. Scott Perunovich, who has notched […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/22/25)

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 […]

Rasmus Dahlin Tallies Two Assists On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin tallied two helpers during their victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday evening. Dahlin would tally both of his helpers in the final frame. He added the secondary assist on Jiri Kulich's game-tying goal and the primary assist on JJ Peterka's game-winner. The 24-year-old defenseman has continued to log top […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (1/22/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 7, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Lane Hutson Extends Point Streak To Nine Games

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson extended his point streak to nine games on Tuesday evening with an assist. Hutson tallied the secondary assist on Juraj Slafkovsky's power-play goal. Hutson also logged three hits and two blocks in this contest. During this nine-game stretch, Hutson has tallied 13 points (one goal, 12 helpers). He has […]

Shea Theodore Posts Four Assists In Monday's Loss

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore delivered four assists in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to St. Louis. Theodore's first helper came during a power-play situation, and his playmaking helped the Golden Knights erase a two-goal deficit in the third period. Theodore sits among the league's most prolific blue-liners, and his recent work has been particularly […]

Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games

Vancouver Canuck defenseman Tyler Myers has been suspended for three games. The 34-year-old was punished for cross-checking Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard to the head in Saturday's 3-2 win. As a result of the suspension, Myers will have to sit out Tuesday's clash with Buffalo, a rematch against the Oilers on Thursday, and Saturday's contest versus […]

Drew Doughty Continues To Progress In Recovery

According to Zach Dooley, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is continuing to progress in his recovery process. Dooley noted that head coach Jim Hiller said, "The hard work is starting to pay off. He sees the finish line," concerning Doughty's progress. The 35-year-old has not been on the ice all season after undergoing […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/21/25)

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 […]

Noah Dobson Exits Early On Monday

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gross noted that head coach Patrick Roy did not provide an update on his status following the game. Dobson exited during the third period after sustaining a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (1/21/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 7

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 21, 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 […]

Timothy Liljegren Returns For Sharks Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's matchup against Boston. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Islanders due to an illness. Liljegren operates in a top-four role and logs regular power-play time in San Jose but hasn't been very impactful. Through 34 outings, the former Maple Leaf […]

Charlie McAvoy Out On Monday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against San Jose. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Boston will get him back. Nikita Zadorov and Brandon Carlo have made up the first defensive pairing during McAvoy's absence, with Mason Lohrei hopping on the […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/20/25)

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 […]

Alexander Romanov A Game-Time Decision Saturday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He has sat out three games with an upper-body injury but appears to be on the brink of returning. Romanov has been limited to nine points this season, but seven have come in his last eight appearances. […]

Erik Cernak Out Versus Red Wings

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) will not play against Detroit on Saturday. He logged just 34 seconds against Anaheim on Thursday, exiting the action with an undisclosed injury. Maxwell Crozier will enter the lineup for his season debut. The 24-year-old had his first 13 NHL career games with the Lightning last term, notching […]

Kris Letang A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Washington. Letang missed Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo due to illness. With Letang out, Matt Grzelcyk led the Penguins' blue line with 24:07 of ice time. He logged over four minutes on the power play and notched a pair […]

Colin Miller Returns To Jets Lineup

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will rejoin the action on Saturday against Calgary. He has received the all-clear to play after missing five games due to a fractured larynx. Miller averages over one hit per game and has chipped in offensively at times for the Jets, recording two goals and six assists. The 32-year-old […]

Adam Wilsby Activated From Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and is poised to rejoin the lineup versus Minnesota. Forward Luke Evangelista (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Wilsby has yet to feature in 2025, missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. The rookie from […]

Mikhail Sergachev Misses Meeting With Blues

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) will not play against St. Louis on Saturday. An upper-body injury will keep Sergachev out of action for the first time this season. The 2024-25 campaign has been a big one for Sergachev, who is just outside the top 10 on the defensemen scoring list. He has […]

Aaron Ekblad Still Not Ready To Return

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) will not play against Anaheim on Saturday. He will remain out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Ekblad's next chance to return will be on Tuesday in a rematch with the Ducks. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has said he expects to have Ekblad available next week, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/18/25)

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. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Brock Faber To Rejoin Wild Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against Nashville. He has sat out four games while nursing an upper-body injury. The Wild have finally received some good news on the injury front after recently losing several players from their lineup. Faber averages nearly 25 minutes of ice time, […]