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Fantasy hockey: Take a closer look between the pipes

Only Buffalo plays on both Wednesday (vs. Ottawa) and Friday (vs. New Jersey), when almost everyone else is off. So, if possible, consider streaming an available Sabre or two — like forward JJ Peterka, defenseman Owen Power, or goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Wednesday’s only other contest pits the Bruins against the Lightning in Tampa. Of course, […]

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Goalie watch: What we learned from a subpar 2024 season

Juuse 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 […]

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Fantasy hockey: Streaking scorers and streaming goalies

Only the Flames are off completely over this three-day slate, featuring just a pair of games to start, a dozen Thursday, followed by a trio of contests to wrap up the work week. While the Oilers host the Blues Wednesday, the Rangers welcome Columbus to MSG. Managers with some streaming flexibility, in leagues that reward […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team’s player to watch

There are some captivating players we all have our eyes on when it comes to the potential wheeling and dealing over the next few weeks. This week as part of our NHL Power Rankings, we’ve identified one player from each team that is under the closest watch — whether it’s a player that could be […]

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Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury dons Native American Heritage mask

More Teams. More Games. Marc-Andre Fleury wears a custom Native American Heritage night mask in warmups on Friday night despite the NHL having forbidden him from doing so. (0:21) Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom Native American Heritage night mask in warmups on Friday night despite the NHL having forbidden him from doing […]

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NHL 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: […]

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Fantasy hockey preview: Flames, Kraken offer short-term value

More Teams. More Games. Evgeni Malkin scores goal for Pittsburgh Penguins (0:36) A bit of an unusual fantasy week on tap for the NHL, as American Thanksgiving means Thursday, Nov. 23, is a day with no NHL games, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, also doesn’t have any games scheduled. As such, we have a busy Monday […]

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Fantasy hockey preview: Frozen Frenzy, starting goalies, more

More Teams. More Games. Take a look at some of the best goals from five of the best players in the NHL, including Connor McDavid and Cale Makar. (1:14) What a treat it will be on Tuesday with NHL Frozen Frenzy! Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! […]

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NHL 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 […]

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