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

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

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Cam Talbot Set To Return On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (lower body) will likely return to the crease on Thursday against Philadelphia. The veteran was initially expected to be out until the weekend. But Talbot looks ready to rejoin the action on Thursday after the team assigned Sebastian Cossa to the AHL. Talbot, who's been unavailable for three games, […]

Andrew Copp Scores Twice In Monday's Win

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp netted two goals as the team bettered Buffalo 6-5 in a shootout Monday night. Copp's second goal of the contest sparked a Red Wings comeback in the third period when the team had fallen 5-3 behind. These are his first goals in over a month, and Copp had recorded […]

Cam Talbot To Miss At Least Two More Games

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (lower body) will remain on the shelf Saturday versus Colorado and won't be ready to return on Monday against Buffalo, either. The veteran has already sat out two games with a lower-body injury. Per Ansar Khan of MLive.com, Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has confirmed that Alex Lyon […]

Patrick Kane Returns To Red Wings Lineup

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will be back in action on Thursday against Ottawa. The American star will return from a five-game absence. Kane has struggled for productivity this season, going scoreless in each of his last five appearances. He's totaled 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 20 games for […]

Patrick Kane To Miss Tuesday's Game

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will remain out for a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Boston. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde hopes to have him available again on Thursday when Detroit faces Ottawa. Kane started the season reasonably well but was stuck in an awful slump before exiting the […]

Jeff Petry Considered Day-To-Day

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The 36-year-old veteran missed Monday's practice and might have to sit out Tuesday's game against Boston. Petry averages nearly 19 minutes of ice time for the Red Wings and has even seen regular power-play time lately, but he's been limited to three assists in […]

Lucas Raymond Extends Point Streak To Career-Best Seven Games

Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond extended his point streak to a career-best seven games in Sunday's 5-4 overtime defeat against Vancouver. He finished the contest with two helpers, dishing out one assist on the power play. The Swedish forward was also desperate to extend a five-game goal streak and produced a game-high six shots. […]

Cam Talbot Hurt On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (lower body) was forced to make an early exit in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Vancouver. He suffered a lower-body injury in the second period. Talbot stopped 12 of 14 shots in the game. Ville Husso made 15 saves on 18 shots after replacing Talbot. The Red Wings are […]

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Patrick Kane Misses Second Consecutive Game

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Calgary. Kane missed his first game of the season against the Islanders on Monday. He remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury but is expected to return soon. The Red Wings have their next game on Friday versus […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/25/24): NHL DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels and know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy the deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]

Alex Lyon Starts For Red Wings On Monday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's meeting with the Islanders. Detroit goes back to the goalie who has already come out victorious twice from the same matchup this season. Lyon has a 2-0-0 record against the Islanders, with only one goal allowed. The most recent victory came […]

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Michael Rasmussen Might Be An Option Monday

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (upper body) might make a quick return to the lineup. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday versus Los Angeles, but Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde hopes to have him available again on Monday against San Jose. The same applies to defenseman Simon Edvinsson (lower […]

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Alex Lyon Struggles In First Appearance Of The Month

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon had a rough outing as he returned from a lower-body injury on Friday against Anaheim, allowing five goals on 28 shots in a 6-4 defeat. The Red Wings battled out a 3-1 lead, but Lyon couldn't keep ahold of it, conceding three goals in the third period. The 31-year-old […]

Patrick Kane Notches Two Points In Overtime Win

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane played a vital role in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime triumph at Pittsburgh, scoring a power-play goal and helping to set up Simon Edvinsson for the game-winning tally. The former MVP ended a three-game dry spell with the two-point outing. It's his third multi-point game of the campaign. Health issues […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/13/24)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Wednesday 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 […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/9/24)

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 […]

Jeff Petry Sits Out Friday's Contest

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch for Friday's matchup against Toronto. He comes out of the lineup after amassing a minus-three rating across the past three games. The entire campaign has been a struggle for Petry, who's produced only one assist in nine games. The Red Wings will insert Justin […]

Alex Lyon Dealing With Lower-Body Injury, Ville Husso Called Up

Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon (lower body) tweaked an injury in practice on Thursday and won't play in either of the team's back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. Cam Talbot will get Friday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Ville Husso was called up from the AHL and will start Saturday against the […]

Dylan Larkin Bags Two Points In Win Over Chicago

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin played a pivotal role in Wednesday's 4-1 win at Chicago. The Red Wings captain logged two points in the contest, helping Alex DeBrincat to start the scoring in the first period and netting the game-winning tally in the second frame. It was Larkin's second consecutive multi-point outing. He has […]

Dylan Larkin Scores Twice On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin found the back of the net twice in their victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Detroit captain tied the game on a power-play goal in the second frame. Later in the third, the Michigan native would break the stalemate by scoring his second goal of the […]

Cam Talbot Stops 31 Shots In Saturday's Victory

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot enjoyed a nice bounce-back outing on Saturday evening in his victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran netminder turned aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced. This was a nice outing for Talbot as he has surrendered at least three goals in each of his past three starts. […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/2/24)

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 […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ready To Go For Saturday

Detroit Red Wings winger Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) appears to be over his sickness and should play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Tarasenko missed Wednesday's game while dealing with the flu, but is back at practice Friday. The 32-year-old is off to a rough start with his new team, as he has just two goals […]

Vladimir Tarasenko A Game-Time Call On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg. Tarasenko is battling a flu bug and didn't skate on Wednesday morning. Nine games into the season, Tarasenko has yet to hit top gear, picking up one goal and two assists. Michael Rasmussen is expected to step into a […]