Ryan Suter Collects Two Assists In Sunday's Loss

Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter logged an assist on both of the team's goals in Sunday's Game 2 against Vegas but also made a costly mistake in a 3-2 overtime loss. With 2:22 left in regulation and the Stars 2-1 up, Suter gave away the puck with a bad pass that directly led to Jonathan […]

Miro Heiskanen Scores Opening Goal In Game 2 Loss

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored his first goal of the playoffs and added three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Heiskanen gave the Stars an early lead to open the contest as his shot […]

Zach Whitecloud Collects Two Assists In Game 1 Against Dallas

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud turned into a playmaker in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas on Friday, finishing a 4-3 overtime victory with two assists. He had a primary assist on a William Karlsson strike and registered a secondary assist when Teddy Blueger scored. The 26-year-old completed his line with […]

Thomas Harley Extends Point Streak In Game 6

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had an assist to extend his point streak to three games in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Seattle. The young rearguard picked up his sixth point of the playoffs when Joel Kiviranta tipped in one of Harley's shots 8:58 into the third period. Harley has logged all of his postseason points […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/13/23): Showdown Slate - Daily Fantasy Hockey

Greetings, RotoBallers! Saturday evening promises to be an exciting night with one playoff game on the schedule. I aim to provide valuable insight and assist you in identifying potential top players for your DFS Showdown lineups. Each game carries significant weight as the playoffs continue, making it imperative to collaborate and examine this slate on […]

Aaron Ekblad Amasses Two Points In Friday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad registered two points in Friday's series-clinching 3-2 overtime victory against Toronto. He opened the scoring with an early power-play goal and helped Carter Verhaeghe to put the team two goals up. The Maple Leafs battled back and found a way to extend the game, but Ekblad and the Panthers completed […]

Ben Hutton Re-Enters Vegas Lineup For Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton is set to be back in the lineup Friday against Edmonton, replacing the suspended Alex Pietrangelo. Hutton will skate in only his second postseason game of the year, having also appeared in Game 5 against Winnipeg in the first round. He had a minimal impact on the proceedings in […]

Alex Pietrangelo Suspended For Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended for Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton. He received a one-game suspension from the NHL's Department of Player Safety for a slashing incident that occurred late in Game 4, where Pietrangelo hit Leon Draisaitl on the arm with his stick after the Oilers star had missed a […]

Darnell Nurse Suspended One Game For Instigating Fight

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has received a one-game suspension for initiating a fight in the final five minutes of Game 4. During the last minute of the game, Nurse engaged in a fight with Vegas' Nicolas Hague, resulting in an instigating penalty and an automatic one-game suspension. So far in the playoffs, the 28-year-old […]

Alex Pietrangelo To Have Player-Safety Hearing For Slash In Game 4

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is facing discipline for slashing Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl late in the third period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series. Pietrangelo was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for the slash and he will have a hearing with the NHL […]

Vince Dunn Extends Scoring Streak With Two Assists

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn extended his point streak to four games with a two-assist effort in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars. He was plus-two for the game and had a very productive 21-minute night with one shot on goal, one block, three hits and two penalty minutes, but the Kraken were blown away […]

Brent Burns Enjoys A Multi-Point Night Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns completed Tuesday's big 6-1 win over New Jersey with two points. The 38-year-old became the oldest blue-liner in franchise history to score a playoff goal and Burns added an assist. The productive night ended a five-game scoreless spell for Burns. The veteran now boasts seven points, 35 shots, 14 hits […]

Ryan Graves May Be An Option Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) skated Tuesday morning and could be back in the lineup for Game 4 against Carolina. He missed the previous game with an upper-body injury, with Luke Hughes coming in to replace him. Hughes had an impressive playoff debut with two assists and is set to remain in […]

Miro Heiskanen A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with Seattle. He was forced to leave the previous game in the series after taking a puck to the face, but Heiskanen skated Tuesday morning and looks ready to play. His presence would be a big boost for the […]

Aaron Ekblad Notches Two Assists In Game 3 Victory

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad played his part with two assists as the team grabbed a 3-0 series lead against Toronto on Sunday with a 3-2 overtime victory. Having previously managed just one point for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ekblad set up Anthony Duclair for a power-play goal and also logged an assist when […]

Miro Heiskanen Exits With Injury Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen left Sunday's Game 3 against Seattle with an undisclosed injury, logging only 11:12 of ice time. He was unable to continue after taking a puck off the face on a play that saw the Kraken open the scoring early in the second period. With their No. 1 defenseman unavailable, the […]

Ryan Graves Won't Play On Sunday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (lower body) was been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against Carolina. The 27-year-old was injured in Friday's Game 2 of the second-round series and will give up his spot to Luke Hughes. Greaves is a big physical presence for the Devils who has recorded 27 hits in nine […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Delivers Two Assists In Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere opened his scoring account for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with two assists in Friday's Game 2 win over New Jersey. The 30-year-old is an offensive-minded blue-liner, but he had nothing to show for his efforts on the attacking front this postseason before helping Jesperi Kotkaniemi get a power-play goal. […]

Vince Dunn Bags An Assist In Thursday's Loss

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn finished Thursday's 4-2 loss to Dallas with one assist, picking it up on Tye Kartye's second goal of the playoffs. Dunn had two shots on goal himself and registered one hit in 21:53 of ice time. The 26-year-old has struggled to replicate his superb regular-season form in the playoffs, but […]

Morgan Rielly Extends Point Streak With An Assist

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly had a historic outing Thursday against Florida, setting a new franchise record with an eight-game postseason point streak. He got there with an assist on an early Alexander Kerfoot goal. Rielly led all skaters in ice time with 26:30 in the 3-2 loss, and he added one shot on […]

Brayden McNabb Available Again Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) will jump back into the lineup Wednesday for the start of the second-round series against Edmonton. The 32-year-old missed the final game in the first-round series versus Winnipeg with an upper-body injury. McNabb has been a huge defensive presence for the Golden Knights all season, and he […]

Shea Theodore Set To Return Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (illness) is good to go for Wednesday's Game 1 against Edmonton. Vegas lost the talented blue-liner for the last game due to an illness, but the team has enjoyed some downtime following a quick five-game series against Winnipeg and it's allowed Theodore to get healthy again. Theodore made a […]

Brandon Montour Stays Hot Offensively In Game 1 Victory

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour scored his sixth goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Montour's goal extended the Panthers lead in the second half of the third period as he found the back of the net on a […]

Brandon Montour Scores Twice In Game 7 Victory

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour had a huge impact in Sunday's Game 7 against Boston, opening the scoring with a power-play goal and sending the game into overtime with only a minute left in regulation. Only five players in NHL history had previously scored a game-tying goal within the final minute of regulation in a […]

Evan Bouchard Finishes Off First Round With Another Multi-Point Effort

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard kept up his red-hot postseason form with a two-assist effort in Saturday's series-clinching 5-4 victory over Los Angeles. He helped Connor McDavid to grab an even-strength goal less than two minutes into the game and also tallied a power-play assist early in the second on a Leon Draisaitl strike. Draisaitl […]

Adam Fox Dishes Out Two Assists In Game 6

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox posted two assists in Saturday's must-win game against New Jersey. He had a power-play helper when Chris Kreider tied the game at one and registered an even-strength assist as Vladimir Tarasenko ended up with the game-winning goal in a 5-2 victory. Fox appears to relish the high-pressure situations and […]

Cale Makar Returns To Action With Two Assists

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar contributed two assists in Friday's Game 6 victory over the Kraken. Last year's playoff MVP returned to action after serving a one-game suspension, and he put in a big shift, leading all skaters with 26:53 of ice time. Both of Makar's assists came on goals by Artturi Lehkonen. He had […]

Matt Grzelcyk A Healthy Scratch For Game 6

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch for Game 6 against Florida. Despite firing five shots on goal across the first three games of the playoffs, Grzelcyk still has yet to register a point. With Grzelcyk out, Connor Clifton will draw back into the Bruins lineup. Grzelcyk registered four goals and 22 […]

Josh Manson Out For Game 6

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) won't be available for Friday's Game 6 against Seattle. He re-aggravated a lower-body injury in the last game, exiting after logging just 8:27 of ice time, and the defending champions have to find a way to stave off elimination without Manson on Friday. Colorado finished the regular season […]

Logan Stanley A Healthy Scratch For Winnipeg Thursday

In Game 5 against the Golden Knights, defenseman Logan Stanley of the Winnipeg Jets will be a healthy scratch, having only played for a total of 8:58 minutes while ending up a minus-one in Game 4. Instead, Kyle Capobianco will make his playoff debut, replacing the tall defenseman in the Jets lineup. Stanley registered one […]