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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, recent fantasy standouts for each team
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Jan. 26. Points percentages are through Thursday’s games. Previous ranking: 1 Points percentage: […]
Continue readingJacob Markstrom loses in return to Calgary Flames
Markstrom, 33, entered Tuesday with a 13-11-2 mark, a 2.59 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 26 starts. But he wasn’t particularly sharp against St. Louis, allowing four goals on just 26 shots. Markstrom is in his fourth season with the Flames after stints with the Florida Panthers (2010-14) and Vancouver Canucks (2014-20). […]
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 readingFlorida Panthers score 8 goals en route to 7th straight win
Reinhart has 10 goals during Florida’s win streak, including three multigoal games. Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves for his sixth straight win during the streak. The Panthers have defeated the past two Stanley Cup champions in the past three days and haven’t lost since Dec. 21. “When you can get on a roll like this […]
Continue readingWhat you need to know to draft a fantasy hockey league today
More Teams. More Games. Sidney Crosby and former NHL COO John Collins look back at the first Winter Classic 15 years later. (5:47) While the NFL fantasy season approaches conclusion, and we remain months away from cobbling together our own MLB squads, why not scratch the fantasy sports-loving itch by launching a fresh NHL league? […]
Continue readingFlorida Panthers outlast Vegas Golden Knights in Cup rematch
The Panthers, who lost to the Knights in June as Vegas hoisted the Cup for the first time, responded after a disheartening 4-1 home loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. That followed a 1-3 road trip and a lull in an otherwise promising season for the defending Eastern Conference champions. But Vegas […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, points pace vs. expectation
But how do all 32 teams rate against their preseason expected points pace? That’s what’s on tap as part of this week’s rankings. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: […]
Continue readingPatrick Kane decision soon, Panthers contending and Edmonton drama
The Patrick Kane watch is officially on. A decision could come within the next few days, and if there’s any delay, it’s only because Kane’s new team needs to clear cap space. I believe Kane wanted to run it back with the New York Rangers — especially since his post-trade deadline play was so frustrating […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey preview: Looking for depth scoring forwards
More Teams. More Games. Frank Vatrano notches his second goal of the first period (0:46) How’s your week starting? Probably going a little smoother than it is for the Edmonton Oilers. The loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday surely sealed the deal on what will be a controversial coach firing, regardless of what […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey wish list: Players who deserve a bigger role
More Teams. More Games. Juraj Slafkovsky scores goal for Canadiens (0:45) I can’t tell an NHL coach what to do. I tried. They don’t respond to my emails. But sometimes I wish I could. Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Maybe you, like me, […]
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