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 […]

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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, […]

John Klingberg Joins Oilers

Veteran defenseman John Klingberg has signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish blue-liner looks to make a comeback after last playing in the NHL in November 2023. His 2023-24 campaign was cut short due to hip surgery. Before undergoing the procedure, Klingberg recorded five assists, 14 shots, 15 blocks, and 13 hits […]

Erik Cernak Exits Early On Thursday

According to Gabby Shirley of the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) exited early during Thursday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. The 27-year-old logged just one shift before leaving the game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Saturday against the Red Wings. If Cernak is […]

Samuel Girard Returns To Avalanche Lineup Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (upper body) will return to work on Thursday against Edmonton. He is available for selection again after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. Girard has worked on the second defensive pairing for most of the campaign, producing 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) and 67 blocks in 42 […]

Ryan McDonagh Good To Go Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (face) will play against Anaheim on Thursday. After getting hit in the face by a puck, McDonagh finished Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Boston with only 14:38 of ice time. However, he will not have to miss additional time. McDonagh is the runaway leader in blocked shots on the Lightning […]

Thomas Chabot Out On Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (face) will miss Thursday's game against Washington. Chabot was hit in the face by a puck on Tuesday against the Islanders and will step out of the lineup for the first time this season. It has not been a good year for Chabot, as the 27-year-old has contributed only three […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/16/25)

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 16, 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 […]

Mattias Samuelsson Returns To Sabres Lineup

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Carolina. Samuelsson has missed two games due to an illness and was initially considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup. He will replace Jacob Bryson in the lineup. Samuelsson is a stay-at-home defenseman who doesn't offer much on the offensive end. […]

Brock Faber Still Out Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive contest as the team gets ready to host Edmonton on Wednesday. He participated in the morning skate, which is a good sign that Faber should be good to go soon. Following Wednesday night, the Wild return to action on Saturday […]

Mattias Ekholm A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. He was absent from the morning skate and might sit out his first game of the season. Ekholm has gone quiet offensively in recent times, with eight scoreless outings in 10 games, but it's been a good […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (1/15/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 21 - Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Holidays are over, but we are still in the thick of fixture congestion! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek Twenty-One, Day Two! The top favorite for this today is Newcastle United -300 vs. […]

Ryan McDonagh Exits Tuesday's Contest Early

According to Gabby Shirley of the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenseman Ryan McDonagh (face) left Tuesday's contest after taking a puck to the face. Before exiting, the defenseman logged just under 15 minutes of ice time and tallied one shot and two blocks. The 35-year-old was riding a three-game point streak entering Tuesday's contest but could […]