Jacob Middleton Hurt in Monday's Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. He left the contest in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, Middleton recorded an assist on Minnesota's first goal. This gives Middleton six assists for the season. He has yet to score a goal with […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/9/25)

It’s Tuesday night, and that means we get an incredible slate of NHL action. Tampa Bay and Carolina are two high-powered offenses that will start the night in the early window. Both are in line for big games, and how you choose to deploy them could determine your outlook for the night.  The evening ends […]

Jake Walman to Miss at Least Two More Weeks

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) is set to miss at least two more weeks of action. Per Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Walman will remain out this week and is unlikely to return next week. Initially, Walman was on track to return to the lineup last week, but his injury is worse than expected. […]

John Carlson a Game-Time Decision Sunday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has missed two games with an upper-body injury. Declan Chisholm has filled in for him and will presumably exit the lineup if Carlson is ready to return against Columbus. Carlson is having a fantastic […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/6/25)

Tonight’s 10-game slate looks to be very fun, as some of the best offenses in the league have excellent matchups. The Lightning host the Islanders in the early window, and they look to be in a position to continue their strong play from Thursday night. Boston and New Jersey also play during the early window, […]

Victor Hedman Expected to Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) has been labeled as probable for Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. The star rearguard has missed nearly a month of action due to an undisclosed injury. Hedman had a four-game assist streak before exiting the lineup. Overall, he has dished out […]

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Out With Illness Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (illness) won't play on Friday night against the Utah Mammoth. After making two consecutive appearances, Joseph is forced to exit the lineup due to illness. The 26-year-old has been a bit-part player for the Canucks all season, making 11 appearances. He has recorded one assist, 10 shots, eight blocks, and […]

Thomas Harley Could Be an Option Next Week

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will remain out for an 11th consecutive game on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. However, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan delivered some good news on Friday morning, noting that Harley could return to action next week. Nils Lundkvist (lower body) might also be back on the Dallas' […]

John Carlson Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Anaheim Ducks. He exited the lineup earlier this week due to an upper-body injury, opening a spot for Declan Chisholm. In his return to action, Chisholm recorded an assist in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/6/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 15

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Happy World Cup Draw Day! A round of midweek fixtures will cause certain rotation for this weekend. Let's knock off Matchweek Fifteen! The top favorite for this week is Manchester City FC (-425) vs. Sunderland AFC (+1100). I will guide you through this six-match […]

Lightning Sign Ryan McDonagh to Three-Year Extension

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension on Thursday. The veteran rearguard was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026. McDonagh has made close to 400 appearances with the Lightning over two stints at the club, including 15 this season. He has missed […]

Cam York Exits Win Early

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) was injured during the second period of Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. He sustained an upper-body injury late in the period during a scrum. York has been a regular in the Flyers lineup after missing the first three games of the […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/4/25)

10 NHL games await us tonight, with the early window highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs heading to Carolina to take on a potent Hurricanes offense. Other premium teams in the early window include Colorado facing the Islanders in New York and Tampa Bay hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. The late window of games […]

Rasmus Ristolainen to Miss at Least One More Week

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) will be sidelined for at least one more week. On Wednesday, the Finnish blue-liner practiced in a non-contact jersey for the first time since having surgery in late March to repair a ruptured right triceps tendon. Once he is ready to return, Ristolainen will likely slot into a top-four […]

Drew Doughty Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) could return to action on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran star has been working his way back from a lower-body injury and participated fully in Wednesday's practice. Kings head coach Jim Hiller said he is "hopeful" Doughty and forward Warren Foegele (upper body) can play on […]

Neal Pionk Returns to Jets Lineup

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. He will link up with Dylan Samberg on the second defensive pairing. This season, Pionk has not lived up to fantasy expectations. In 21 outings, he has been limited to five points (one goal, four assists). […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/3/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 14, Day Two

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Welcome back! Hopefully yesterday went smoothly, despite the 9-goal thriller at Craven Cottage! We are truly in the thick of the holiday season, and fixtures are going to start flying! Inevitably, there will be rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek 14, Day Two! The top […]

Michael Callahan Sustains Lower-Body Injury Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan (lower body) was limited to 2:51 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He wasn't available after the first period due to a lower-body injury. Bruins head coach Sturm said postgame he didn't think Callahan "will be ready for the next few days." Boston will […]

Lian Bichsel to Sit Out 6-8 Weeks

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (lower body) needs surgery and will miss 6-8 weeks. The 21-year-old suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. In 26 appearances this season, Bichsel has logged three points (one goal, two assists), nine shots, 24 blocks, 85 hits, and 22 penalty minutes. Vladislav Kolyachonok will replace […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/2/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 14, Day One

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! We are truly in the thick of the holiday season, and fixtures are going to start flying! Inevitably, there will be rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek 14, Day One! The top favorite for this week is Manchester City FC (-145) at Fulham FC (+390). […]

Jake Walman Still Out Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. He is expected to return later this week, with Edmonton facing Seattle on Thursday and Winnipeg on Saturday night. Walman has had a decent campaign with the Oilers, amassing 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 31 […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Good to Go Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will play on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. He has been cleared for action despite sustaining an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ekman-Larsson finished Saturday's 7-2 triumph with a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games. On […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/2/25)

After a wonky week of NHL scheduling due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we are back on track with a strong Tuesday slate of games. The premier game on tonight’s 10-game card features the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov heading to Edmonton to face the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid. Neither defense is playing well right […]

Neal Pionk Remains Out Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Buffalo Sabres. The Jets lost Pionk to a lower-body injury on Nov. 23 and will be without him for at least one more game. Pionk has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 43 shots, 36 blocks, and […]

Lian Bichsel Exits With Injury Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (undisclosed) was hurt during the second period of Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. He left the game with an undisclosed injury after being involved in a collision with Senators forward Fabian Zetterlund. Bichsel has recorded three points, nine shots, 24 blocks, and 85 hits in 26 games for […]

Adam Fox Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. He is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Fox was hurt in Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. After landing on long-term Injured Reserve, Fox must miss at least 10 games and 24 days. The Rangers are struggling to […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) was injured during Saturday's blowout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Swedish veteran, who has been having a red-hot offensive stretch lately, collected two assists in a 7-2 win before exiting the action. Apparently, Ekman-Larsson told Maple Leafs forward William Nylander that he would be fine after […]

Simon Benoit Won't Play Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (personal) will miss Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old will sit out his second game of the season for personal reasons. Benoit ranks second on his team with 34 blocks and fourth with 55 hits. Offensively, his contributions have been limited to two assists in 23 games. […]

Henri Jokiharju Lands on Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. He sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's loss to the New York Rangers and must now sit out at least one week of action. Recently, Jokiharju has played a larger role in the Bruins defense […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (11/29/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 13

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Happy Thanksgiving for those that celebrate, and hopefully everyone has been enjoying and staying safe during the holidays! There was UEFA Champions League play at midweek, which will force some clubs into rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek 13! The top favorite for this week […]