Fantasy hockey news, waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice
Fantasy Roundup covers every night of the NHL season for fantasy hockey managers. When a player moves up to the top power play unit, gets hurt, is traded or puts up a big game, we publish the story with a fantasy verdict for each player: value up, down or steady, and whether to add, start, hold, sit or drop him.
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Quick answers
What is the latest fantasy hockey news?
The newest story is "Evan Bouchard posts two goals and one assist against Ducks": Bouchard's three-point night looks spectacular, but his recent averages already show 1.07 points per game. Hold him as the elite defenseman he is. Read more
How does Fantasy Roundup decide if a player's value is up or down?
Every news story ends with a verdict for each player named: value up, down or steady, plus what to do this week (add, start, hold, sit or drop). The verdict weighs role, ice time or snaps, power play or red zone usage, linemates, schedule and injury status.
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Latest fantasy hockey news
- Evan Bouchard posts two goals and one assist against Ducks
Bouchard's three-point night looks spectacular, but his recent averages already show 1.07 points per game. Hold him as the elite defenseman he is.
- Leon Draisaitl records four assists in Oilers win over Ducks
Draisaitl put up four points on Wednesday, but at 1.43 points per game in his recent averages his value was already priced in.
- Kyle Connor scores twice in Jets 3-2 win over Avalanche
Connor's two-goal outing aligns with his strong recent averages, and three games this week gives him solid short-term volume.
- Tom Wilson posts three points in Capitals win over Penguins
Wilson had one goal and two assists Wednesday, but the line came on two shots and normal ice time. Four games left this week.
- Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with torn ACL
Romanov cannot play while recovering from surgery, and his 19:53 a night and 2.2 blocks open up for Adam Pelech and Tony DeAngelo.
- Tomas Hertl posts four points in Golden Knights rout of Kraken
Hertl had two goals and two assists Tuesday, but his shot and ice time totals were normal for his recent role.
- Jack Eichel posts four points in Golden Knights win over Kraken
Eichel's four points Tuesday night look like an outlier against his recent averages of 1.23 points per game, but his underlying play keeps him rostered.
- Alexis Lafrenière posts four-point night with hat trick against Islanders
Lafrenière's three goals and assist Tuesday were well above his usual output, but the three shots and normal ice time suggest caution.
- Taylor Hall scores twice as Hurricanes down Canadiens 6-4
Hall's two-goal night delivered well above his recent averages, backed by strong underlying play that suggests the scoring can continue.
- Mikhail Sergachev records three assists in Utah's 5-3 win over New Jersey
Sergachev posted three assists Tuesday, but his two shots and 15:04 of ice time suggest treating it as one game rather than a breakout performance.
- Nick Schmaltz posts three points in Utah win over Devils
Schmaltz's three-point night is excellent, but he was already averaging 0.90 points per game, so his value remains where it was.
- Sebastian Aho posts three points in Hurricanes win over Canadiens
Aho's one goal and two assists against Montreal was a strong outing, but his fantasy value was already reflected in his 0.95 points per game average.
- Auston Matthews posts four-point night in Maple Leafs overtime win
Matthews had one goal and three assists Tuesday in 25:09 of ice time, a big line from a player already averaging 1.04 points per game.
- Alex DeBrincat posts three-point night in Red Wings win over Senators
DeBrincat's two goals and one assist are a strong showing, but his 0.96 points per game average means he was already priced in as a top scorer.
- Lucas Raymond records three assists in Red Wings win over Senators
Raymond's three-assist night matches his recent pace, keeping him rostered as Detroit plays three times this week.
- William Nylander posts three points in Maple Leafs' overtime win
Nylander's one goal and two assists were a strong night, but his 1.05 points per game in his recent averages already reflected this level of production.
- Connor Hellebuyck trade talk heats up; Yaroslav Askarov may go the other way
Hellebuyck is on injured reserve and cannot help any roster until activated, while Askarov's save quality remains a concern.
- Aleksander Barkov out six to eight weeks with leg injury
Barkov is on injured reserve and cannot play. Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen are in line to take his minutes and power-play time.
- Tim Stützle posts two goals and one assist in Senators win
Stützle's three-point performance matches the level he was already producing at 0.97 points per game in his recent work.
- Macklin Celebrini ruled out Monday, power-play time opens up for Sharks
Celebrini cannot play while injured, and his first-unit power-play minutes open up for Philipp Kurashev and Mike Hoffman.
- Leo Carlsson records three assists in Ducks overtime win over Panthers
Carlsson set up all three Anaheim goals on Sunday, though he managed just one shot in 20:26 and his recent averages remain modest.
- Cutter Gauthier posts three points, two power-play goals in Ducks overtime win
Gauthier's three-point night and two power-play goals Sunday suggest fantasy managers should add him where available.
- Cole Perfetti posts three points in Jets win over Red Wings
Perfetti had a goal and two assists Sunday, including a power-play tally, but his 2.0 shots per game and middle-tier underlying play suggest patience.
- Kyle Connor posts two goals, one assist in Jets win over Red Wings
Connor's three-point night matches his scoring pace, keeping him in lineups with four Jets games this week.
- Adrian Kempe posts two points in Kings' overtime loss to Sharks
Kempe's goal and assist with six shots in 22:00 of ice time are right in line with his recent averages, keeping him a solid wing option.
- Igor Chernyshov scores twice and adds an assist in Sharks overtime win
Chernyshov posted two goals and an assist on two shots Saturday, a three-point night that stands out from his usual output.
- Nathan MacKinnon posts three assists in Avalanche rout of Blues
MacKinnon's three-assist night reflects the elite production already baked into his value at 1.60 points per game.
- Martin Necas posts three points in Avalanche rout of Blues
Necas scored twice and added an assist Saturday, a strong night that matches the 1.17 points per game he was already averaging.
- Ilya Sorokin posts 37-save shutout in Islanders' 6-0 win over Devils
Sorokin's perfect night against New Jersey shows his elite save quality, but his recent averages suggest holding rather than streaming.
- Nick Suzuki records four points in Canadiens overtime loss to Penguins
Suzuki posted a goal and three assists Saturday, but his recent averages already priced in this level of production.