Sidney Crosby Nets 10th Goal Of The Season

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby buried a slick backhander during the first period of Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Crosby had to deal with a slight bout with injury a few weeks ago, but now he is back and producing. The 31-year-old has 10 goals, 15 assists, and a plus-11 rating through 20 […]

Ilya Kovalchuk Starting Tuesday's Game On Fourth Line

Los Angeles Kings right wing Ilya Kovalchuk will start Tuesday's game against the Vancouver Canucks on the fourth line. The Russian sniper only played 6:20 during Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. Kings head coach Willie Desjardins mentioned that the decision "gives us the best chance down the road". The Kings have the worst offense […]

Ryan Miller A Surprise Starter On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller led the team onto the ice during the pre-game warmup. He will be in net against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. John Gibson was originally expected to start this game, but the Ducks opted to go with Miller for the first half of a back-to-back. He should not be […]

Semyon Varlamov Looking To Extend Win Streak To Five Games

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov will be in net against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Varlamov has won four consecutive starts. The Russian netminder has an 8-5-2 record to go along with a 2.34 goals-against average and .926 save percentage. Varlamov lost to the Predators back on November 7 when he surrendered three goals […]

Pekka Rinne The Likely Starter Against Avalanche

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is the likely starter for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. Rinne has been phenomenal this season. He has posted two wins in a row, which improved his record to 10-2-1. He also has a scintillating 1.68 goals-against average and .942 save percentage. Rinne has unquestionably been the top fantasy […]

Connor Hellebuyck Starting Against Penguins

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in net against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck has lost his past two starts. He has a 9-6-1 record to go along with a 2.91 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. Hellebuyck has failed to live up to the lofty standards he set for himself after […]

Casey DeSmith Going Up Against Jets On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will be tending the twine against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. DeSmith has become the number one goalie with Matt Murray (lower body) out for the foreseeable future. DeSmith has a 5-3-3 record to go along with a 2.35 goals-against average and .927 save percentage. He has filled in […]

Corey Crawford Seeking To End Two-Game Slump

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford will be between the pipes against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Crawford has lost his past two starts, allowing eight goals on 56 shots in the process (.857 save percentage). He has a 5-8-1 record to go along with a 2.68 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. Crawford […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Riding Two-Game Shutout Streak

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will be starting against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Fleury has posted back-to-back shutouts and won four starts in a row. The veteran netminder is playing his best hockey of the season. He has improved his record to 12-8-1 to go along with a 2.33 goals-against average and […]

Nick Schmaltz On Top Line For Coyotes Debut

Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Schmaltz will make his debut on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. Schmaltz was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks back on Sunday. The 22-year-old had two goals, nine assists, and a minus-four rating through 23 games in the Windy City. Schmaltz had 52 points in 78 games […]

Antti Raanta In Net Against Wild

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta will take on the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Raanta has started two games since returning from injury on November 23. He allowed a combined 11 goals on 65 shots (.831 save percentage) in those two contests. Raanta has seen his record fall to 5-6-0 to go along with a […]

Devan Dubnyk Back In Action Against Coyotes

Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk will be facing off against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Dubnyk missed his last start on Friday due to an illness. The lumbering netminder has a 9-5-2 record on the season to go along with a 2.47 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. With that in mind, he has […]

Jake Bean Making NHL Debut On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Bean will make his NHL debut on Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Bean was the 13th-overall pick back in 2016 and will start on the third pairing with Trevor van Riemsdyk. The 20-year-old has had a solid start to his first AHL season with the Charlotte Checkers. Bean posted three […]

Louis Domingue In Net Against Ducks On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Louis Domingue will be tending the twine on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Domingue is 5-1-0 since taking over for the injured Andrei Vasilevskiy (foot). He has won three straight starts and has a matchup against a Ducks team that sits 29th in the league in goals scored. Domingue is […]

John Gibson Should Be Avoided Against Lightning

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is the expected starter for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Gibson is 2-7-0 on the road this season. The American netminder has kept the Ducks in a lot of games, but he has also had some bad performances against strong teams. The Lightning are leading the NHL in […]

Shea Weber Making Season Debut On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (knee) will make his 2018-19 debut on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Weber has not played since December 16 of 2017. The veteran rearguard is a massive addition to the Canadiens blueline. He will instantly slide into a role on the top pairing and top power-play unit. Weber had […]

Carey Price Winless In Past Four Starts Against Hurricanes

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be in net against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Price has lost three straight games. He has been inconsistent throughout the entirety of the season. Price has a 7-6-4 record to go along with a 3.16 goals-against average and .897 save percentage. The former Hart Trophy winner has […]

Curtis McElhinney Back Between The Pipes

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney will be in net on Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. McElhinney was fantastic in his last appearance on Friday, as he made 34 saves during a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. The veteran netminder is currently riding a three-game win streak. He has a 6-2-0 record with a […]

Anthony Stolarz The Likely Starter Against Senators

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Anthony Stolarz is the likely starter for Tuesday's game against the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz was solid in relief of Calvin Pickard on Saturday when he stopped 33 of the 35 shots that the Toronto Maple Leafs threw his way. Stolarz has been effective when called upon at the NHL level. The 24-year-old […]

Mike McKenna Starting Against Flyers On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Mike McKenna will start his second game of the season on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. McKenna's last appearance was back on November 19 when he relieved Craig Anderson during a loss to the Florida Panthers. McKenna has allowed 12 goals on 87 shots across four appearances this season, which is […]

Brock Boeser To Return On Tuesday Night

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (groin) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Boeser had missed the past 11 games. The sophomore sniper will likely slot onto the second line with Nikolay Goldobin and Elias Pettersson. Boeser had four goals and seven assists in 14 games before […]

Nicklas Backstrom Nabs Three Assists Against Islanders

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom produced three assists during a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. Backstrom has been his productive self to start the season. The Swedish pivot has six goals, 22 assists, and 13 power-play points through 24 games. He has been playing on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and Tom […]

Tom Wilson Continues To Dominate

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson picked up two goals and an assist during a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night. Wilson has been on fire since returning from his suspension on November 13. He has six goals, six assists, 19 hits, and 21 shots through eight games. Wilson is playing […]

Sami Vatanen Tallies Two Assists Against Panthers

New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen recorded two even-strength assists during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday. The Finnish rearguard returned from a lower-body injury back on Friday. Vatanen has delivered one goal and nine assists through 20 games this season. He sees time on the second power-play unit. Vatanen is […]

Mike Hoffman Buries OT Winner To Down Devils

Florida Panthers right wing Mike Hoffman scored the overtime winner during Monday's 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Hoffman saw his 17 game point streak come to an end on November 23, but has responded with two goals and an assist in his next two contests. The Canadian winger has 12 goals and 11 […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Fuels Comeback With Three Points

Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau scored the game-tying goal with 1:29 remaining in the third period and added two assists during a 4-3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils. Huberdeau has seven points in his past four games. The 25-year-old has produced five goals and 17 assists through 22 games this season. Huberdeau […]

Aleksander Barkov Tallies Two Points Against Devils

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal and added an assist during a 4-3 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday. Barkov had gone pointless in his previous two games. The Finnish pivot has eight goals and 12 assists on the season. He has a surprising minus-nine rating given his defensive […]

Gustav Nyquist Scores First Goal In Nine Games

Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist scored in the second period of a 7-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Nyquist had been held without a goal in his previous eight contests. The Swedish winger has still had a productive season, with 17 points through 24 games. With that in mind, […]

Dennis Cholowski Puts Up Two Points On Monday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Dennis Cholowski scored a power-play goal and added an assist during a 7-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Cholowski has endured a few cold spells to start his NHL career, but overall, has been very impressive. The rookie rearguard has four goals, eight assists, and seven power-play […]

Anthony Mantha Has Big Night In Loss

Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha picked up two goals and an assist during a 7-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Mantha fired 10 shots on goal in the contest. The big winger has had a slow start to the year but produced five points in his past two games. […]