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Fantasy hockey awards: Scorers, rookies, and surprises who thrilled the fantasy world
Finalists: Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Nikita Kucherov (Likely) Winner: Nathan MacKinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche We still have another week and change to play out, but MacKinnon has a commanding enough lead that it’s probably safe to call it. Heading into Tuesday’s action, he has 280.8 fantasy points, leading Matthews by 13.9 points and Kucherov by […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey stat combos: Multi-category playoff producers
No two fantasy hockey teams face the same hill to climb between now and April 18. And no solution is perfect for every fantasy hockey club because we all constructed each one differently. With the head-to-head playoffs for many leagues underway, it’s time to focus on the micromanagement that will get you to the finish […]
Continue readingIlya Lyubushkin injured in return to Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Veteran defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, traded from the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, took a big hit from New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe late in the second period Saturday night, and didn’t return to his first game this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Russian, who was also with the club for […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team’s game of the month
The Florida Panthers remain atop the Power Rankings this week, with some big moves elsewhere on the list. And this week, we’ve identified the most captivating game(s) in the month of March for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on […]
Continue readingNHL trade deadline buzz: Noah Hanifin, Jake Guentzel and the goalie market
“But it could mean we get more surprises of players being moved that you don’t expect,” the GM said. “And that could be exciting.” Here’s what I’m hearing could transpire over the next seven days. THE CALGARY FLAMES have held the keys to the NHL trade deadline. The domino effect is always real at this […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Weekly streamers and Winter Classic preview
Prior to the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken lacing up on Monday, there have been 37 NHL matches played outside since the 2004-05 lockout. Here are some of the fantasy highlights of the spectacles. Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Henrik Lundqvist is […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey preview: Stock watch, waiver wire streamers
More Teams. More Games. Auston Matthews tells Pat McAfee how scoring four goals in his first NHL game was his “welcome to the league” moment. (0:42) Trick or treat! The NHL schedule wrapping around All Hallows’ Eve gives us a busy Monday, light Halloween night and a four-game Wednesday. You won’t see the New Jersey […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, predictions, X factors
More Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
Continue readingCan the Red Wings, Sabres or Senators make the NHL playoffs?
“You wouldn’t be excited if you thought you were just playing to finish up outside of the playoff picture,” Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner said. “That’s what drives that excitement is everyone starts off with a clean slate. For us, expectations have started to build and that’s something you want and that’s something you obviously […]
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