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NHL playoff standings: Hurricanes’ path to the No. 1 seed
While six teams remain in contention for the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, there is some excitement happening at the other end of the playoff-bound spectrum. Specifically, can the Carolina Hurricanes go on enough of a run in their final 15 games to earn the No. 1 spot in […]
Continue readingWeekend watch: Hot streaks and streaming goalies
With 11 teams facing back-to-back sets this weekend, fantasy managers with streaming flexibility will be spoiled for choice in selecting from a solid crew of quality backups. Like Semyon Varlamov – if the Isles’ No. 2 earns the nod against the Senators, should he be Peter Laviolette’s choice in Pittsburgh. As always, matchups matter. In […]
Continue readingStart or bench these goalies: Marc-Andre Fleury on the rise
It’s crunch time. With only five short weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, it’s more important than ever to take the “what-have-you-done-for-me-lately” approach to assembling your nightly fantasy lineup. A philosophy that applies even more heavily to the goaltending position, where a swing into negative integers for a single outing can broker the difference […]
Continue readingFrederik Andersen marks return to Hurricanes with win
RALEIGH, N.C. — Frederik Andersen made 24 saves after a four-month absence and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Thursday night. Brady Skjei scored two goals and Stefan Noesen and Andrei Svechnikov added one each in Carolina’s first game since squandering a three-goal, third-period lead against Winnipeg on Saturday. But the story […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Duclair, Nyquist on hot scoring runs
About 48 hours away from this year’s NHL trade deadline, it certainly feels like the sluice gates are about to burst open, flooding the market with a deluge of new faces in new places. Many moves that will affect fantasy squads, for richer or poorer. So keep a close eye on this space as we […]
Continue readingWeekend watch: Flyers, Devils offer streaming opportunities
The final weekend before next Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline feels extra heavy, in that a multi-point swing in the standings could help influence how a team manages matters leading up to Mar. 8. For instance, this is an important stretch for the Devils, who won’t want to squander points in Anaheim Friday, and would certainly […]
Continue readingWaiver watch: Fantasy hockey sleepers available right now
More Teams. More Games. The Jets get the scoring started with Morgan Barron’s deflection in the first period. (0:49) A third of the way through the season, the fantasy hockey finish-line is beginning to appear, however faintly, on the horizon. We’re well past the point of waiting for players to “warm up” or hit their […]
Continue readingWill Crosby, Nash score again?
Well, don’t get too comfortable, because the second round is here. Let the roller coaster begin anew. Here’s a look at the top storylines of the second round. Who will score first: Rick Nash or Sidney Crosby? The two are both two-time Olympic gold medalists and among the world’s finest players. Crosby is going to […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, big question for each team
Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander‘s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the circumstances of Cutter Gauthier‘s trade from the Flyers to the Ducks. So along with our updated rankings, we’re asking a “dramatic” question for each team […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey weekend watch: Best plays with every team in action
Choose your league size, customize the scoring and set the rules you want to create the fantasy hockey league you want to play in. Create your custom league for free! Your favorite Detroit skaters could be in for a fruitful fantasy weekend, ahead of Saturday’s home tilt with the fumbling Kings before a visit to […]
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