Simon Nemec Becomes Hat-Trick Hero Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec popped up with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime triumph against the Chicago Blackhawks. He became only the eighth defenseman in history to cap a regular-season hat trick with an overtime goal. Nemec has now scored four goals in the last two games after failing to net any […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (11/13/25)

Young stars and established veterans highlight tonight's 10-game slate. Out West, Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov is playing better than any other netminder in the league this month. Back East, Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke lead a high-powered Ducks' offensive attack into Detroit to face Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings. In Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon continues […]

Thomas Chabot Injured Versus Stars

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) played only the first period in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Dallas Stars. According to Senators head coach Travis Green, Chabot sustained an upper-body injury while reaching for the puck. Chabot must shake off the injury by Thursday to avoid missing his first game of the season. […]

Victor Hedman Iffy for Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) missed a second consecutive practice on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Rangers. On Saturday against the Washington Capitals, Hedman extended his assists streak to four games. However, he was limited to a season-low 17:51 of ice time and may now have […]

Ryan McDonagh to Sit Out "a Few Games"

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) will be out for "a few games," head coach Jon Cooper said on Tuesday. McDonagh suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals and was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. So far this season, McDonagh has appeared in all 15 games, recording six points […]

Charlie McAvoy Back in Action Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (personal) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed Saturday's meeting with the Maple Leafs due to a family matter. Mason Lohrei had an impressive showing in a 5-3 victory on Saturday with two assists and will remain in the lineup for […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Ready to Face Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (abdomen) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The offensive-minded blue-liner has missed nine of the past 10 games. Gostisbehere will replace Charles-Alexis Legault (hand) in the lineup after he underwent surgery and was moved to Injured Reserve. When healthy, […]

Jake Walman Plays Key Role in Comeback Victory

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman finished Monday's 5-4 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with three points. Walman scored Edmonton's first goal of the game, tying things at one late in the first period. Yet, the Oilers once again dug themselves a hole and needed to produce a big effort late in the contest […]

Nick Leddy Available on Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Leddy (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Monday and will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. An upper-body injury robbed Leddy of nine games. The veteran blue-liner has recorded two assists, one shot, and 10 blocks in seven appearances this season. Leddy is an experienced […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (11/11/25)

Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served. Thank you so much for your service to our country. The NHL has itself one incredible slate of hockey tonight, featuring some of the best offenses and most promising young stars the league has to offer. Out west, the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks could break double-digit […]

Charles-Alexis Legault Suffers Hand Injury Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault suffered a skate cut on his hand during Sunday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs and was taken to the hospital, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. He finished with 7:15 of ice time, logging one hit and two penalty minutes. On Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Legault […]

Ryan McDonagh Exits With Injury Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) left Saturday's tilt against the Washington Capitals after logging only 6:19 of ice time. He had seven shifts in the first period but didn't return for the second. The two-time Stanley Cup champion typically does a little bit of everything for the Lightning, recording three goals, three assists, […]

Jalen Chatfield Out Indefinitely

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out indefinitely. In a corresponding move, the Hurricanes recalled Gavin Bayreuther from the minors. Chatfield suffered an upper-body injury on Thursday when he was hit in the head by Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Pitlick. The 29-year-old has totaled three […]

Dougie Hamilton to Miss at Least One Week

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) will be out of action for at least one week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Unfortunately, Hamilton has constantly battled injuries in recent years, and now he's back on the sidelines with a lower-body issue. Prior to his […]

Ryker Evans Comes Off Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, according to Sound of Hockey. In a corresponding move, the team placed Joey Daccord (upper body) on Injured Reserve. Evans has yet to play this season due to an upper-body injury. In 2024-25, Evans registered 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 59 […]

Charlie McAvoy Sits Out Saturday's Game

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (personal) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will miss his first game of the season for personal reasons. McAvoy's absence means that Boston will be without their most creative player on Saturday night, as the American blue-liner leads his team with 12 assists […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (11/9/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 11

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Another week of Champions League has come and gone. Newcastle United is the only club with potential for rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek Eleven! The top favorite for this week is Nottingham Forest (+130) vs. Leeds United (+220). I will guide you through this […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (11/8/25)

We have an incredible slate ahead of us tonight, with 10 games on the docket, including powerhouses Toronto, Edmonton, Colorado, and the Anaheim Ducks. Yes, I said the Ducks. They are a fantasy carnival, allowing over three goals per game and leading the league with 4.2 goals per game. They don't have the best matchup […]

Zayne Parekh Expected to "Miss a Little Bit of Time"

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh (upper body) must spend some time on the sidelines after being hurt in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The defensive talent exited the action in the second period following a hit from Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno. After the game, Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that Parekh […]

Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) has taken a leave of absence, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Buffalo's star blue-liner has returned to his native Sweden to support his fiancée, who is recovering from a heart transplant. In Thursday's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Dahlin had […]

Kevin Bahl a Game-Time Call Friday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks. He missed the morning skate and could now be out of action for the first time this season. Bahl leads the struggling Flames with a plus-six rating, but his offensive contributions have been limited to one goal and […]

Jalen Chatfield Injured in Thursday's WIn

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) saw his day at the office end after only a handful of minutes in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He was on the receiving end of a high hit by Wild forward Tyler Pitlick, who was assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the […]

Dougie Hamilton Exits Early Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) made an early exit against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. His final shift in the game was five minutes into the second period. The team plans to evaluate Hamilton on Friday. While the Devils are crushing it, the 2025-26 campaign hasn't been too kind for Hamilton. He's […]

K'Andre Miller Could Return to Action Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) may rejoin the action on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native has been unavailable for six games due to a lower-body injury. This is Miller's first season with the Hurricanes, and he's been impactful at both ends of the ice. In six outings, Miller […]

Jakob Chychrun Records Three Assists Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun tallied three assists in Wednesday's big 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Chychrun factored in all of Washington's first three goals, including Tom Wilson's power-play marker and Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. It was Chychrun's third career three-assist game and his first since December 2023. With the Capitals offense […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (11/6/25)

Tonight’s nine-game slate looks to be a lot of fun. The Ducks and Stars feature multiple lines of young, exciting scorers, while the Lightning and Golden Knights are a matchup between two of the premier teams in the league. Philadelphia and Ottawa are in intriguing spots on the road, while Carolina and Pittsburgh look to […]

Rasmus Sandin Back for Capitals Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will return from a five-game absence on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sandin registered two assists, four shots, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in seven appearances before an upper-body injury sidelined him. He will join Trevor van Riemsdyk on the third defensive pairing, bumping Declan Chisholm out […]

Denton Mateychuk Out on Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The young blue-liner is dealing with an undisclosed health issue and hasn't been practicing. Mateychuk has done well during his sophomore campaign, recording five points (three goals, two assists), 16 shots, 21 blocks, and 10 hits in […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (11/5/25) - UEFA Champions League Soccer Matchweek 4, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! Yesterday was a relatively uneventful day, with just 17 goals across the seven fixtures and three clean sheets. With weekly domestic fixtures on the weekend, starting XI rotation is expected. Let's finish Matchweek Four, Day Two, with a bang! The top favorite for today […]

Noah Hanifin Expected to Return From 10-Game Absence Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Hanifin has played in only one game this season, missing the past 10 contests due to a lower-body injury. The Boston native is expected to join Zach Whitecloud on the second defensive […]