And no surprise — the Lightning did. A lot. Tampa Bay went 9-1-1 last month, saving their best run of the season (so far) for the stretch drive toward playoffs. It’s not the first time the Lightning have hung back, only to flip the proverbial switch right when points and positioning are paramount. It’s a […]
Continue readingJuuse Saros and Igor Shesterkin have made late-season charges in value, but prior to February it was Connor Hellebuyck all alone that could be described as elite, expected (was top 10 in ADP back in October) and reliable fantasy goaltending. With only a dozen or so games left in the season for most teams, only […]
Continue readingComplete your bracket by selecting the winner for each game of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament. Play Men’s Tournament Challenge Keep your foot on the gas! It’s the middle of Week 23 of the fantasy hockey season, which means either there are only three more scoring periods for season-long points and rotisserie formats or you […]
Continue readingIn one respect, fantasy managers in head-to-head playoff competition can feel a kinship with those presently competing on NCAA hardcourts: There’s no tomorrow if you don’t win today. So never mind how you got here, or who helped make it happen. What only matters is now. If that means replacing some fantasy fixtures with timely […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Nikita Kucherov comes up big for Tampa Bay with one goal and three assists in the Lightning’s win over New Jersey. (1:32) NEWARK, N.J. — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and became the first player in the league to reach 100 points this season in leading the Tampa […]
Continue readingFlorida is now one win from matching league history, and coupled with the Boston Bruins’ loss earlier in the day, the Panthers now hold a one-point lead in the Atlantic Division. Boston is the division’s defending champion and has been the first-place tenant for most of this season. “Over 82 [games], you’ll get one of […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee breaks down Ty Schmit’s takeover at the Vegas Golden Knights game and how he helped end the Oilers’ 16-game win streak. (1:42) The Oilers finally lose, Nathan MacKinnon’s impressive point streak comes to an end, Elias Lindholm already has two goals in his pocket with his new Vancouver squad, […]
Continue readingBeyond the updated rankings, we’ve identified the best new addition for all 32 teams — be it a player, a coach, or … a draft pick? Read on for our picks for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors send in a 1-32 poll based on the […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Check out some of Andrei Vasilevskiy‘s top saves in the 2022-2023 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. (2:13) Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was activated off injured reserve Friday and will make his season debut against the host Carolina Hurricanes later in the night, coach Jon Cooper announced. Vasilevskiy underwent […]
Continue readingAndrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in his season debut and the Lightning had a hat trick and two assists from Brayden Point in an 8-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. “Guys played unbelievably in front of me,” Vasilevskiy said. “Lots of blocked shots, obviously the goal support is remarkable. It couldn’t be more perfect for […]
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