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Keys to the Bruins being near the top of the NHL standings
They were supposed to be too old. And too injured. And too past their prime. No way could this Bruins’ team run with the younger, faster Atlantic Division teams — let along the high-flying league at large. That part turned out to be true; the Bruins haven’t been keeping up. They’ve been setting the pace. […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, points pace vs. expectation
In this week’s power rankings, we take a look at the preseason point total over/unders established by Caesars Sportsbook, and how far teams are beyond or below that mark based on their point projections. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another — taking into […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Defensemen updates and pickups
Choose your league size, customize the scoring and set the rules you want to follow in order to create the fantasy hockey league you want to play in. Create your custom league for free! So unless your blue line consists of Dahlin, Karlsson, Makar, Montour and/or others of that ilk, here’s a round-up of some […]
Continue readingCharlie McAvoy returns from surgery, scores game winner for B’s
After a long rehab from offseason surgery, Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy made his season debut Thursday night against the Calgary Flames and scored the second-period game-winner that helped give the Bruins a 3-1 win. McAvoy, the Bruins’ top-pairing blueliner, underwent a complex left shoulder arthroscopic stabilization procedure on June 3 and was expected to miss […]
Continue readingRevisiting Jack Eichel trade, Devils’ hot start and other rumblings around NHL
In the salary cap era, if you’re in a playoff spot on the holiday, history says you have more than a 75% chance of making the postseason. It’s an indicator many front offices swear by, and will dictate how teams conduct business for the rest of the season — be it player additions, subtractions, or […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: Power play roles to watch
Brandon Montour (up one spot to No. 158) has been dazzling on the point for the Panthers for the past few weeks, sitting sixth in fantasy points among defensemen. Hampus Lindholm (up eight spots to No. 189) has been nearly as good for the Boston Bruins and sits 11th among defenders. So why are they […]
Continue readingMonday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more
8 p.m., Capital One Arena, Watch live on ESPN+ This matchup has the most exciting scorers on both sides of the puck, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl taking on Alex Ovechkin — a group that makes up three of the top four goal scorers since the 2018-19 season. Both teams are coming off multiple […]
Continue readingThursday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more
The league’s top five leaders for points square off against each other. With Connor McDavid (No. 1), Leon Draisaitl (No. 2) and the Edmonton Oilers hosting Jesper Bratt (tied for No. 4) and the New Jersey Devils, while David Pastrnak (No. 3) and the Boston Bruins visit Artemi Panarin (tied for No. 4) and the […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: How to plan for injuries and returns
Brad Marchand, at this time last week, was listed to miss another 16 games, returning after the month of November was done. Late Wednesday, his timetable became “before Thanksgiving.” Then, on Thursday, he laced up and scored two goals and one assist in 18 minutes of surprise action. The Bruins gave Marchand the night off […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey injury updates: Marchand, Landeskog and more
Resources: Goalie depth chart | Injuries | Schedule | How to watch on ESPN+ | Sign up for ESPN Fantasy Hockey | Download the ESPN Fantasy App | Daily lines All times Eastern. Boston Bruins: So much for the week before American Thanksgiving. WAY ahead of schedule in his recovery from hip surgery, Brad Marchand […]
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