Alex Ovechkin Picks Up Two Assists Against Sabres

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin tallied two first-period assists in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. He also recorded three shots, three hits, and a block in 19:36 of ice time. Ovechkin's line mate T. J. Oshie produced a goal and two assists in the contest, while their center Nicklas Backstrom had a […]

Thatcher Demko Gets The Start Thursday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will start Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old posted a 13-10-2 record last year, before excelling across a four-game stretch in the playoff bubble. Braden Holtby started the Canucks first game of the season, and it is likely the duo evenly split the duties. Demko has a lot […]

Jacob Markstrom Between Pipes Thursday

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start Thursday's season opener against the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old posted a 23-16-4 record with the Canucks last season to go along with a .918 save percentage. Markstrom is expected to be a workhorse for the Flames, which gives him high upside in fantasy formats that track saves as […]

Brad Marchand Good To Go For Thursday

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand took part in warmups ahead of Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils. He will play on the team's top line with Patrice Bergeron and Jack Studnicka for the contest. Marchand was a game-time decision, but all systems are go for the 32-year-old. All fantasy managers need to ensure […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Tending Twine Against Bruins

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins. The 24-year-old is expected to be a workhorse for the Devils now that Corey Crawford has retired. It would appear that Blackwood is up to the task, as he posted a 22-14-8 record last season on a […]

Mika Zibanejad Ready To Go For Season Opener

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad is ready to rock for Thursday's season opener against the New York Islanders. Zibanejad tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in training camp but returned to practice this week. This is great news for fantasy managers, as the 27-year-old broke out in a big way last year, scoring 41 goals […]

Jonathan Toews Placed On Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (undisclosed) was placed on the long-term Injured Reserve on Thursday afternoon. It remains unclear when Toews will return to the lineup, but at the very least, this means he's going to miss the first 10 games. We still do not know exactly what is ailing Toews, so it is hard […]

Ilya Samsonov In Net For Season Opener

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov will start Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. The 23-year-old is the future of the Capitals crease, and will probably see even more work after Henrik Lundqvist (heart) opted out of the season. Samsonov posted a 16-6-2 record last year to go along with a .913 save percentage. He is […]

Brad Marchand A Game-Time Decision Thursday Night

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand is a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils. The consensus is that Marchand will suit up, but it is a situation to monitor before puck drop. Fantasy managers are hoping the 32-year-old is ready, as he remains one of the game's top scorers. Even with […]

Joonas Korpisalo Facing Predators On Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Joonas Korpisalo will guard the crease on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators. Korpisalo was spectacular throughout the playoff bubble for the Jackets, compiling a 1.90 goals-against average and .941 save percentage across nine starts. He will face a Predators squad that ranked 16th in goals per game last year and […]

Petr Mrazek Starting Thursday Against Detroit

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will start the team's opener against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The 28-year-old compiled a 21-16-2 record last season to go along with a 2.69 goals-against average. Mrazek is a viable season-long fantasy goaltender, but especially enticing in DFS contests on Thursday. The Red Wings had the worst […]

Brock Boeser Tallies Two Goals On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser potted two goals in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. His line was flying all night, with Bo Horvat also recording two points and Nils Hoglander scoring his first career goal. Boeser put up 45 points in 57 games last season, before a rib injury sidelined him for […]

Steven Stamkos Dominates With Three-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal and added two assists during Wednesday's 5-1 thrashing of the Chicago Blackhawks. The two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner is back to full health and looks ready to return to his All-Star form. He forms a potent duo alongside Brayden Point on the team's top […]

William Nylander Picks Up Three Points In Season Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander scored two goals and added an assist during Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old showed great chemistry with John Tavares, who also had three points in the game. Nylander has had his doubters in the past, but there is no question he is a […]

Josh Anderson Scores Twice In Canadiens Debut

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson scored two goals in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He added seven shots, three hits, and two penalty minutes in 17:17 of ice time. Anderson only suited up for 26 games last season, but he had shown his effectiveness as a power forward in the […]

Tristan Jarry Shelled For Six Goals In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry gave up six goals on 25 shots during Wednesday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. It was not the ideal start to the year for the 25-year-old, who is expected to be the team's No. 1 goalie with Matt Murray now in Ottawa. Jarry's long-term prospects are still safe, but Casey […]

Joel Farabee Leads Flyers To Opening Day Win

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee had a goal, three assists, and four shots on goal during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a phenomenal start to the season for the 20-year-old winger, who was playing on a line with Claude Giroux and Kevin Hayes. The 14th overall pick from the 2018 […]

Mike Hoffman Will Not Play Wednesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Mike Hoffman will not make his debut on Wednesday night because of visa issues. The team expects him to be good to go for Friday's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. When he returns to the lineup, he will see steady playing time on the second line. In his absence, Jordan […]

Braden Holtby Set To Start Season Opener

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby will be between the pipes for Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. It will be Holtby's first appearance with his new team, after spending 10 years with the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old posted a 25-14-6 record with an unflattering 3.11 goals-against average last season. Holtby is a bit of a […]

Carey Price Looks To Continue Recent Success Versus Maple Leafs

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be between the pipes for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former MVP posted a 3-0-0 record against the high-flying Leafs offense last year and excelled throughout the playoff bubble. Jake Allen will take away some starts, but Price remains a top-10 fantasy goalie. The Canadiens improved […]

Alex Tuch Cleared For Opening Night

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) will play in Thursday's season opener against the Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old has been hampered by a minor ailment, but nothing serious enough to keep him out of action. Tuch played well across last season's playoff run, tallying eight goals in 20 games. Unfortunately, he remains buried […]

Philipp Grubauer Will Start Wednesday Against Blues

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will man the crease against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The German netminder is the presumptive No. 1 for the Avalanche, but Pavel Francouz will also see a steady amount of playing time. Both goaltenders make for viable fantasy options, as the Avs project to be one of the […]

Tristan Jarry Manning The Crease On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is the starter for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He posted a 20-12-1 record with a .921 save percentage last season. Now that Matt Murray is in Ottawa, the Penguins' crease is Jarry's for the foreseeable future. He is a mid-tier DFS play on Wednesday against a potent Flyers […]

Carter Hart Tabbed For Opening Night Duties

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will man the crease on Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 22-year-old was 24-13-3 with a 2.42 goals-against average last season. Hart may be the most valuable fantasy goalie in dynasty formats, and figures to be a workhorse again for the Flyers despite a condensed schedule. He remains a […]

Mikko Koskinen Getting The Nod Against Canucks

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen will start the team's season opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The Finnish netminder is expected to split starts with Mike Smith again in 2021. Koskinen tallied a 18-13-3 record with a 2.75 goals-against average last season, and projects to put up similar numbers this campaign. He is a […]

Igor Shesterkin Will Start On Thursday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will start Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old posted a 10-2-0 record with a .932 save percentage in 12 starts last season. He is one of the most promising young goalies in the league, but he will probably split starts with Alexander Georgiev because of the […]

Malcolm Subban Starting Wednesday Against Lightning

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Malcolm Subban will be between the pipes on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Subban is likely to split starts with Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen this season. The 27-year-old owns a 2.97 goals-against average through 60 career starts and is going up against one of the league's top offenses. Even […]

Semyon Varlamov Tabbed For Opening Night Start

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes for the team's first game of the season on Thursday. The 32-year-old netminder will probably split starts with promising rookie Ilya Sorokin for most of the campaign. This caps both players' fantasy ceilings, but they are viable options in net whenever they start. Varlamov […]

Brad Marchand Expected To Suit Up Thursday

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (hernia) is expected to play in the team's season opener on Thursday, despite missing practice the past two days. "He'll be back on the ice tomorrow," said Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Tuesday. Marchand underwent sports-hernia surgery back in September. The team is being cautious with their star […]

Evander Kane Will Play For Sharks In 2021

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane will play during the 2021 season, according to head coach Bob Boughner. It was previously reported that Kane may opt out of the season after filing for bankruptcy, but Boughner assured reporters that Kane was on board for the upcoming campaign. This is good news for fantasy owners, […]