Martin Fehervary Good To Go Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (face) will play in Thursday's contest against Minnesota. His day in the office ended early on Tuesday versus Boston when Fehervary was hit in the face by a stick. However, he's ready to go on Thursday, with Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reporting that Fehervary is only dealing with a bruise […]

Jake Walman To Remain Out For Fifth Consecutive Game

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Tampa Bay. He's struggling to shake off a lower-body injury. Walman's absence has left the Sharks without their top-scoring defenseman. The 28-year-old has notched 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings during an impressive campaign. Shakir […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/2/25)

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Kris Letang Placed On Injured Reserve, Marcus Pettersson Activated

According to the team, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) on the injured reserve. They activated defenseman Marcus Pettersson (lower body) from the injured reserve in a corresponding move. Letang sat out on Sunday evening and was initially viewed as day-to-day. However, the former three-time Stanley Cup Champion will now miss at […]

Kris Letang Out On Tuesday, Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will not play on Tuesday against Detroit and is considered day-to-day. Letang will be absent for a second consecutive game. Nate Clurman replaced him in the lineup on Sunday versus the Islanders. However, Marcus Pettersson (lower body) might play against the Red Wings instead of Clurman. He's been […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/31/24)

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Alec Martinez Nearing Return

According to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (neck) is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Winter Classic. The veteran defenseman has been on the injured reserve since December 13, but seeing him listed as day-to-day could suggest he is nearing a return. Martinez has already missed the required ten games, […]

Jake Walman Out On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Walman, who has notched an impressive 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings, has resumed skating but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Henry Thrun has worked on the first defensive pairing during Walman's absence, […]

Shayne Gostisbehere To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) will be forced to spend some time on the sidelines. Gostisbehere exited the lineup at the weekend, missing his first game of the season. On Monday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour revealed that the offensive defenseman will be out for "more than day-to-day." Gostisbehere is tied for seventh […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Misses Practice With An Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) was not on the ice for Monday's practice. He's feeling under the weather, and it's unclear if Ekman-Larsson can shake off the illness in time for Tuesday's contest against the Islanders. The Swedish blue-liner has so far featured in all 37 games this season, offering decent fantasy value […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/30/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Quinn Hughes Labeled As Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is week-to-week, according to head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks captain exited the lineup on Saturday versus Seattle, and it looks like he will miss a few more games. Hughes sat out Sunday's practice and won't join the team for a brief two-game road trip next week. His absence […]

Kris Letang Nursing A Lower-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has landed on the shelf with a lower-body injury. After logging 25:04 of ice time against the Islanders in Saturday's 6-3 loss, Letang exited the lineup for Sunday's rematch. Nate Clurman hopped into action as his replacement. Ryan Graves moved up in the lineup to partner Pierre-Olivier Joseph on the […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/28/24)

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. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/27/24) - Today's Top Value Picks

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Jake Walman Unavailable Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will not play on Monday against Vancouver. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Walman has quietly been among the most productive fantasy defensemen in 2024-25, offering value across the board. Through 31 appearances, he has produced a career-high 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) […]

Zach Werenski Questionable For Monday's Action

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (leg) might skip Monday's meeting with Montreal. He hurt his left leg against Philadelphia at the weekend and could be out of action for the first time this season. Werenski is one of four defensemen in the league with 30-plus points for the season, having tallied 11 goals and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/23/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Quinn Hughes Posts Three-Point Game In Saturday's Loss

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes tallied his eighth goal of the season with two assists during Saturday's overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. Hughes tallied his first point of the evening on a primary assist on Brock Boeser's goal. Later in the first frame, Hughes would score on a wrist shot. Hughes' final point of […]

Cam York Re-Enters Flyers Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York will return to the lineup on Saturday against Columbus. He was a healthy scratch for Thursday's action against Los Angeles. York is among the Flyers' top defensemen, but he's struggled for most of 2024-25. In 19 appearances, he's been limited to five points (three goals, two assists) while logging 38 […]

Roman Josi Returns To Action In Overtime Win

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (lower body) returned to the lineup on Saturday against Los Angeles. After missing four games with a lower-body injury, Josi made an instant impact, posting an assist in a 3-2 overtime win. He led all Predators skaters with 26:25 of ice time and added a pair of blocks and two […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/21/24)

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Philip Broberg A Game-Time Call Friday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (illness) is a game-time decision on Friday versus Florida. He missed Thursday's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay because of an illness. Tyler Tucker made his season debut on Thursday and will be expected to fill in for Broberg again if he can't play against the Panthers. The Swedish blue-liner […]

Rasmus Dahlin Returns From Seven-Game Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) is ready to rejoin the action on Friday versus Toronto. He's been absent for seven games while dealing with back spasms. Dahlin went scoreless in four outings prior to his exit from the lineup, but he's been in good form overall this season. Through 25 appearances, the Sabres captain […]

Brock Faber Available Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will play against Utah on Friday. He was injured in Wednesday's clash against Florida when a puck hit Faber in the neck near the end of the game. However, the talented blue-liner will not have to miss additional time. Faber averages over 25 minutes of action per game […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/20/24)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Friday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

Roman Josi Remains Out On Thursday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against Pittsburgh. The Predators captain has been left nursing a lower-body injury after getting hurt in a game against Calgary on Dec. 10. Nashville has placed Josi on Injured Reserve, which might be a sign that Jeremy Lauzon (lower body […]