Alexander Romanov Unavailable Versus Sharks

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's meeting with the San Jose Sharks. After returning to practice on Monday, Romanov seemed to be on track to play in Tuesday's matchup. However, it is now confirmed that he will miss a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Romanov remains […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (10/21/25) - UEFA Champions League Soccer Matchweek 3, Day One

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! After another run of International Play, followed by Domestic play at the weekend, we start Matchweek Three! There is a high chance of heavy rotation with the slew of fixtures over the last two weeks! Let's knock out Matchweek Three!! The top favorite for […]

Alexander Romanov a Game-Time Call for Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian blue-liner was also a game-time call for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators but missed the action. On Monday, Romanov was back at practice, which suggests that he should be good to […]

Niko Mikkola Cleared for Tuesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (upper body) has received the green light to play in Tuesday's encounter with the Boston Bruins. After exiting Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury, Mikkola had no issues getting through Monday's practice and is expected to be ready for Tuesday night. "We're careful about all […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (10/21/25)

Tuesday is the biggest day of the week for the NHL, and today’s slate doesn’t look like it will disappoint. There are 10 games on the docket, headlined by the Florida Panthers heading to Boston to take on the Bruins and capped off with Colorado facing off against the Mammoth and stud goalie Karel Vejmelka […]

Carson Soucy Ready to Return Monday

New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy (upper body) is back at 100 percent and ready to return to action on Monday night against the Minnesota Wild, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The towering blue-liner has missed four games due to an upper-body injury. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan has labeled Soucy a […]

Zach Bogosian Unavailable Against Rangers

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (lower body) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Monday against the New York Rangers. He was knocked out of the lineup last week by a lower-body injury. Although Bogosian has zero points in five games this season, the Wild are certainly feeling the absence of his physical […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Sits Out Monday's Game

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He was injured on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings and has landed on the shelf after having a red-hot start to the season. Gostisbehere has recorded seven points (one goal and six assists), along with […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (10/20/25)

Monday night’s NHL slate is surprisingly good for having only five games. The slate starts strong with the New York Rangers in a great spot against a struggling Minnesota Wild defense. Philly and Montreal are also in good home spots against defenses that leave much to be desired.  The late window only has two games, […]

Sharks Place Shakir Mukhamadullin on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) landed on Injured Reserve Sunday. The 23-year-old hasn't played since San Jose's season opener on Oct. 9, and it looks like it might take a while until Mukhamadullin is ready for action. Mukhamadullin had two assists in his lone appearance this season. By placing Mukhamadullin on Injured […]

Nils Lundkvist Expected to Miss Time

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (lower body) came out of the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the St. Louis Blues and is facing a multi-game absence. After Saturday's game, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters that Lundkvist will be "out for a little bit." The Swedish blue-liner was forced to exit the lineup after […]

Jacob Bryson in Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson entered concussion protocol on Saturday. In a game against the Florida Panthers, he was hurt on his first shift, falling awkwardly into the boards after a hit from Florida forward Jonah Gadjovich. Bryson has recorded one assist and four blocks in five games this season. He will likely miss some […]

Niko Mikkola Hurt in Saturday's Loss

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (upper body) joined the team's growing injury list on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Mikkola exited the action in the second period, finishing with only 6:53 of ice time. The Panthers defense is already without Dmitry Kulikov (upper body), who has been ruled out for five months. Up front, the […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Saturday's Action With Lower-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) was limited to five shifts and 4:06 of action in Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. His night ended early due to a lower-body injury, leaving Carolina's blue line without another key player. Jaccob Slavin (lower body) sat out a third consecutive game on Saturday night. Early […]

Kaiden Guhle to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (lower body) was ruled out for 4-6 weeks prior to Saturday's matchup against the New York Rangers. Guhle exited the lineup for the first time this season and will probably have to miss at least 13 games. Guhle has tallied two points, seven shots, five blocks, and 16 hits across […]

Noah Hanifin Not Ready to Return Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (undisclosed) will remain out for a fifth consecutive game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He is still listed as day-to-day, with his next chance to return on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ben Hutton is filling in for Hanifin and has picked up a couple of assists […]

Brandon Montour Takes Leave of Absence

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (personal) will take a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter, the team announced on Saturday. Montour exited the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs and could be absent for multiple games. The 31-year-old has had a fine start to the season, posting four points […]

Hampus Lindholm a Game-Time Call Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. The Swedish blue-liner might be ready to return to action after missing three games due to a lower-body injury. Jordan Harris has played instead of Lindholm and will likely exit the lineup against Colorado. If Lindholm hops […]

Zach Bogosian Hurt on Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (undisclosed) missed the third period of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The veteran blue-liner recorded two blocks and two hits across 12:08 of ice time. Bogosian's early exit from Friday's contest leaves him questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Bogosian has recorded seven shots, nine blocks, […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (10/18/25)

Saturday’s slate is well-rounded, featuring six games in the early window and four games starting after nine o’clock. The Dallas Stars head to St. Louis in one of the better early-start games, while the night finishes with a potentially sneaky shootout between the Penguins and the plucky San Jose Sharks. Between those games, we will […]

Alexander Romanov to Be a Game-Time Call Saturday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (undisclosed) didn't practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against the Ottawa Senators. Romanov has struggled to make an impact offensively this season and may even benefit from having some time off. He has zero points through four games and holds a minus-three rating. […]

Nils Lundkvist Nursing Lower-Body Injury

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist sat out Friday's practice due to a lower-body injury he sustained during Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish blue-liner has had a good start to the campaign, registering three points (one goal, two assists) and five blocks in four outings. Ilya Lyubushkin is in line to replace Lundkvist […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (10/18/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 8

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Domestic play has finally returned after another long run of International play! With International play, domestic play, and Champions League play all in a span of one week, there is potential for heavy rotation! Let's knock out Matchweek Eight! The top favorite for this […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Delivers Three Assists in Thursday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere helped to set up three goals in Thursday's 4-1 road victory against the Anaheim Ducks. He assisted Seth Jarvis on two occasions, including once during a power play, and helped Alexander Nikishin score his first career goal. Per The Canes Stats Brand, Gostisbehere is the first player since Wayne Gretzky […]

Matthew Schaefer Makes History With Another Assist

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his impressive start to the season with another assist in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The 18-year-old rookie set up Bo Horvat for a power-play goal late in the game. Schaefer became the youngest blue-liner in NHL history to post a season-opening point streak of at […]

Noah Hanifin Remains Sidelined Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (undisclosed) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Hanifin played in Vegas' season opener but has since battled an undisclosed health issue. Ben Hutton has entered the lineup during his absence and is expected to continue in a second-pairing role on Thursday. Hanifin's next […]

Cam York on Track to Make Season Debut Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (lower body) is expected to make his season debut in Thursday's encounter with the Winnipeg Jets. York practiced for a third straight day on Wednesday, and the team is expected to activate him from Injured Reserve ahead of Thursday's game. With York's return, the Flyers receive help on both ends […]

John Klingberg Deemed Day-to-Day

San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish veteran has sustained a lower-body injury ahead of Friday's meeting with the Utah Mammoth. Klingberg has kicked off his career in San Jose with two points (one goal, one assist) in three games. He's collected both of his points on the power […]

Will Borgen Battling Lower-Body Issue

New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (lower body) missed Wednesday's practice and may be unavailable on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Borgen has registered one assist, four shots, six blocks, and eight hits with a plus-two rating across the first five games of the season. The Rangers have recalled Scott Morrow from the minors […]

Hampus Lindholm Still Day-to-Day

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) remains day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He's at risk of missing a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Jordan Harris has filled in for Lindholm during his absence and will go again on Thursday if needed. The former Montreal Canadiens player […]