Chris Kreider Snags Two Points On Wednesday

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal and added an assist during a 4-3 overtime loss against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Kreider has four goals, two assists, 22 SOG, and 13 hits through seven games this season. The 27-year-old is expected to be one of the offensive leaders on […]

Mika Zibanejad Notches Two-Point Effort

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad scored a goal and added a power-play assist during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Zibanejad has two goals and two assists through seven games this season. The Rangers are likely going to be one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league this year, […]

Neal Pionk Grabs Three Assists On Wednesday

New York Rangers defenseman Neal Pionk tallied his first three points of the season (all assists) in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old blueliner has never been much of a point producer at any level, although he did see 1:49 of PP TOI during the game. Pionk puts up middling peripherals […]

Braden Holtby Good Enough To Win On Wednesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed three goals on 32 shots during a 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. Holtby now has a 3-1-1 record to go along with a 3.18 GAA, .898 SV%, and one shutout. He has been solid aside from a seven-goal shelling by the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 4. […]

Matt Niskanen Buries OT Winner On Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen scored the overtime winner to down the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. It was the first goal of the season for the 31-year-old rearguard. Niskanen has some value in banger leagues as he has put up 12 hits and eight blocks through six games. With that in mind, […]

Nicklas Backstrom Delivers Two Assists On Wednesday

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom picked up two helpers during Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. Backstrom now has a goal and eight assists through six games this season. Since the 2013-14 season, Backstrom is the seventh highest scorer in the league. He has put up at least 70 points in every […]

John Carlson Puts Up Three-Point Night

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson scored a goal and added two assists during a 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. The rearguard played 26:02 in the contest and put up five shots. Carlson blossomed into an elite offensive defenseman last season when he led all blueliners with 68 points. The 28-year-old has three […]

Alex Ovechkin Scores Twice In Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin blasted home two power-play goals during a 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. The fearsome sniper now has six goals, three assists, five PPP, 25 SOG, and 17 hits through six games. Ovechkin is a fantasy dream as he has never scored less than 30 goals in […]

Latavius Murray Likely Splitting Carries In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray exploded for 155 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, but a repeat performance seems unlikely. With Dalvin Cook (hamstring) practicing in full, the talented sophomore will likely be back in the fold for Week 7 against the New York Jets. That sets up a platoon situation which is […]

Dalvin Cook A Risky RB Option In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been a full participant in practice to start the week, which makes it seem likely that he will suit up for Week 7 against the New York Jets. The issue for fantasy owners is that Cook will probably be on a snap count and cede carries to […]

Kyle Rudolph A Low-Upside Option In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has been consistent through the first six weeks of the season, but he's also been very unspectacular. He has one touchdown and put up a season-high of 72 yards in Week 2. He is going up against a New York Jets squad that has kept tight ends predominately quiet […]

Kirk Cousins A Top-10 QB Option For Week 7

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has had a strong start to the 2018 campaign and that trend should continue heading into a Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Cousins has put up 1921 passing yards along with a 71.2% completion rate and 12/3 TD/INT ratio through six games. The Jets are trending in […]

Stefon Diggs Poised To Bounce Back In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs was somewhat invisible in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals. He was only targeted four times and hauled in three receptions for 33 yards. That should change heading into Week 7 against the New York Jets, who have given up the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2018. […]

Adam Thielen Set To Continue Domination In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen has been the highest-floor receiver in the NFL this season, and that trend looks like it will continue in Week 7 against the New York Jets. Thielen, who leads the league in yards and receptions, has gone for over 100 receiving yards in every game so far in 2018. He […]

Martin Necas Sent Back To AHL

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas has been assigned to the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL. The talented 19-year-old produced a goal and an assist in seven NHL games but was routinely playing under 10 minutes a night. Playing in Charlotte will allow him to get far more ice time while saving a year of his […]

Pavel Buchnevich Back In Wednesday's Lineup

New York Rangers winger Pavel Buchnevich will be back in the lineup on Wednesday to take on the Washington Capitals. Buchnevich was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 23-year-old tends to frustrate coaches due to a lackadaisical style of play. Regardless, Buchnevich is supremely talented and has the […]

Logan Couture Back At Practice On Wednesday

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture appeared to hurt his hand during Tuesday's practice, but he looked fine as he took the ice on Wednesday afternoon. The Sharks do not play until Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres, and Couture should suit up for that game. The slick centerman has one goal, two assists, 14 […]

Corey Crawford Likely To Start On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (concussion) is on track to start Thursday's game against the Arizona Coyotes. A final decision will be made before the game, but if he does play, it will be Crawford's first start since December 23 of 2017. The Blackhawks fell apart last season after the injury to their All-Star netminder, […]

Brian Elliott Pulled Against Panthers On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott allowed four goals on 23 shots before getting the hook during Tuesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Florida Panthers. His replacement, Calvin Pickard, did not fare much better as he allowed a goal on three shots. Eliott's record remains at 1-3-0, but he now has a bloated 4.04 GAA and […]

Jordan Weal Nabs Goal And An Assist Against Panthers

Philadelphia Flyers center Jordan Weal scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-5 shootout win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Weal has moved up to the second line with the absence of Nolan Patrick (upper body). While it was a solid performance, Weal's career-high in points is 21. He also has […]

Claude Giroux Nets Two Goals In Tuesday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux scored twice in the second period of Tuesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Florida Panthers. He put up eight shots and two hits in the contest. Giroux has excelled to start the 2018-19 season with three goals and five assists in six games. The 30-year-old is coming off of the […]

Wayne Simmonds Puts Up Power Forward Performance

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds scored two goals, picked up 14 PIMs, recorded two shots, and had a hit in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Florida Panthers. Simmonds, who is playing on the third line, already has five goals and one assist in six games this season. He has also been a menace […]

Michael Hutchinson Gets Lit Up In His First Start

Florida Panthers goaltender Michael Hutchinson allowed five goals on 26 shots during a 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old was surpassed by Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg last season and is looking for a fresh start with the Panthers. With Roberto Luongo (knee) sidelined for two-to-four weeks, Hutchinson will serve […]

Keith Yandle Nabs Two Assists In Tuesday's Loss

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle had an assist at even strength and one on the power play during a 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Yandle now has four assists, 15 shots, and seven blocks in four games this season. The 32-year-old has been a model of consistency from the backend over the past […]

Evgenii Dadonov Nets Second Goal Of The Season

Florida Panthers left wing Evgenii Dadonov roofed a wrister over Brian Elliott's blocker in the third period of Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss. Dadonov has two goals, two assists, 13 shots, and a +3 rating through four games in 2018-19. Dadonov enjoyed a fantastic campaign last season after coming over from the KHL. He scored 28 […]

Aleksander Barkov Tallies Goal On Tuesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov scored a breakaway goal in the third period of Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Barkov was credited for a power-play goal in the second period, although a scoring change later switched the goal scorer to Mike Hoffman. Barkov blossomed into an elite center last season, tallying 27 […]

Mike Hoffman Records First Goal As A Panther

Florida Panthers right wing Mike Hoffman deflected a power-play goal in the second period of Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 28-year-old now has a goal and an assist through his first four games in Sunrise. Hoffman is playing alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck on a potent second line. He is […]

Jared McCann Chips In Two Assists On Tuesday

Florida Panthers center Jared McCann tallied his first two points of the season during a 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. McCann picked up two helpers on two Frank Vatrano goals in the back-and-forth affair. The 22-year-old has failed to develop an offensive game at the NHL level after being taken 24th overall by […]

Frank Vatrano Nets Two Goals In Shootout Loss

Florida Panthers left wing Frank Vatrano scored twice during a 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Vatrano also recorded three SOG and four hits in the contest. The 24-year-old excelled once he joined the Panthers towards the end of last season as he recorded five goals and three assists in 16 […]

Martin Necas Snipes First Goal Of His NHL Career

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas ripped a one-timer past Louis Domingue for the first goal of his NHL career on Tuesday night. Necas was a stand-out player at the World Juniors last season, tallying 11 points for the Czech Republic. He was the 12th overall pick of the Hurricanes in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft […]