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- Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche 8-4 win over Kings
MacKinnon's two goals and eight shots came in 17:44 Wednesday, a quiet outing for a center averaging 1.60 points, 4.2 shots and 22:26 a night.
- Brock Nelson posts three points in Avalanche rout of Kings
Nelson had a goal and two assists Wednesday, but the single shot and normal ice time mean one game is one game for the Avalanche center.
- Filip Hallander posts three points in Penguins rout of Flyers
The center had a goal and two assists on Wednesday, but his 10:55 ice time and usual shot volume keep him off fantasy radars.
- Arturs Silovs posts 19-save shutout in Penguins 7-0 rout of Flyers
Silovs made 19 saves for a shutout on Wednesday, but his weak save quality grades and 3.08 goals-against average keep him a hold.
- Stars' Matt Duchene placed on IR to begin season
Duchene cannot play while on injured reserve, and his three-game week goes to zero until he is activated.
- Forsling wins it in overtime as Markstrom, Bussi shine in 1-0 opener
Forsling's overtime winner caps a normal night for his production; Bussi's solid work earns no points; Barkov's return brings three games this week.
- McKenna logs 15:19 in NHL debut, Marchenko joins retooled Maple Leafs
McKenna managed 15:19 ice time in his first game but posted just one shot. Marchenko earned an assist in 20:08 and Bobrovsky stopped 21 of 24 shots.
- William Nylander scores twice in Maple Leafs loss to Canadiens
Nylander's two-goal effort on five shots shows scoring touch, but his underlying process grades remain middling for a top liner.
- Vasily Podkolzin scores twice in Oilers overtime loss to Canucks
Podkolzin had 2 goals and 7 shots in 18:20 against recent averages of 0.36 points, 1.6 shots and 15:24 a night.
- Jack Eichel records three points in Golden Knights win over Blackhawks
Eichel's one goal and two assists Tuesday were a big line but consistent with his 1.23 points per game in recent averages. Hold.
- Jacob Markstrom posts 15-save shutout in Panthers overtime win
Markstrom stopped all 15 shots for his first Panthers win, a solid start in Florida despite grading poorly on save quality with New Jersey.
- Evan Bouchard records five-point night with hat trick in overtime loss
Bouchard's three goals and two assists show his ceiling, but managers who rostered him were already banking on 1.07 points per game.
- Jeremy Swayman posts 24-save shutout in Bruins win over Rangers
Swayman's perfect night gives Boston fantasy managers three more probable starts this week, but his underlying numbers remain only mid-range.
- Alberta Advantage - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 1 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out with lower-body injury for Oilers
The veteran forward is out with no timetable, wiping his three-game week and opening 3:42 of power-play time for Leon Draisaitl or Zach Hyman.
- Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets for Matthew Knies
Marchenko brings three games this week and a PP1 job to fight for, while Knies loses a start and his power play role is uncertain.
- Round Four - Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups – Bonus Edition
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 24 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Round Three - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups – Bonus Edition
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 22 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Round Two - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups – Bonus Edition
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 22 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Round One - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 21 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Final Stretch - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 20 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Lyon's Roar - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 18 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Volume and Vibes - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 17 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- True North Treasures - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 16 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Oil Kings - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 15 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Shark Week - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics.
- Walk the Waiver Line - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 13.
- Broad Street Bounty - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 12.
- Broadway Bonanza - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 11.
- Fire Sale
Analyzing underlying metrics of overperforming NHL skaters to maximize trade returns before their production fades.