Fantasy Hockey News

Alex Ovechkin posted two points for the Capitals Friday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 7-6 win over the Hurricanes.

Fantasy Impact: Ovechkin continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in 10 of his last 12 games (eight goals, six assists) for the Capitals. The veteran superstar will look to continue his late season surge as the Capitals continue to fight for a postseason spot, recording 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists) in 66 games so far this season.

Mikko Rantanen tallied three points for the Avalanche Friday night, scoring two goals and adding one assist in a 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Fantasy Impact: Rantanen continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in 15 of his last 17 games (11 goals, 18 assists) for the Avalanche. The talented 27-year-old has continued to provide fantasy managers with elite offensive output in lineups on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.37 point per game average (39 goals, 57 assists) in 70 games so far this season.

Cale Makar notched two points for the Avalanche Friday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Fantasy Impact: Makar continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone of late, notching points in 10 of his last 12 games (five goals, 12 assists) for the Avalanche. The dynamic 25-year-old continues to provide fantasy managers with an elite offensive blueline option in lineups, posting a 1.18 point per game average (18 goals, 59 assists) in 65 games so far this season.

Nathan MacKinnon posted two points for the Avalanche Friday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Fantasy Impact: MacKinnon continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in each of his last 17 games (11 goals, 23 assists) for the Avalanche. The 28-year-old has remained a consistently elite offensive option in lineups on a nightly basis for fantasy managers, carrying a 1.70 point per game average (43 goals, 76 assists) in 70 games so far this season.

Bobby McMann posted three points for the Maple Leafs Saturday night, scoring two goals and adding one assist in a 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Fantasy Impact: McMann continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in three of his last six games (four goals, one assist) for the Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old has spent most of the season filling a physical role as part of a talented Toronto forward group for head coach Sheldon Keefe, registering 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) while also racking up 94 hits in 45 games so far this season.

Max Domi recorded one assist in the Maple Leafs' 6-3 win over the Oilers Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Domi continues a steady stretch in the offensive zone of late, registering points in four of his last six games (one goal, seven assists) for the Maple Leafs. The gritty 29-year-old has maximized his role as a feisty, two-way forward option for head coach Sheldon Keefe, tallying 40 points (eight goals, 32 assists) in 69 games so far this season.

William Nylander tallied two points for the Maple Leafs Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Fantasy Impact: Nylander continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in each of his last five games (five goals, four assists) for the Maple Leafs. The talented winger continues to provide fantasy managers with an explosive offensive option in lineups on a nightly basis, posting a 1.35 point per game average (39 goals, 54 assists) in 69 games so far this season.

Lucas Raymond notched one assist in the Red Wings' 6-3 win over the Islanders Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Raymond continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in each of his last six games (seven goals, two assists) for the Red Wings. The dynamic 21-year-old has taken a huge leap forward this season for head coach Derek Lalonde, tallying 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 70 games so far this season.

Moritz Seider picked up one assist in the Red Wings' 6-3 win over the Islanders Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Seider continues a strong stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in three of his last four games (one goal, three assists) for the Red Wings. The 22-year-old offers fantasy managers a physical option in lineups despite a down year offensively as part of the top blueline pair for head coach Derek Lalonde, tallying 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) while also racking up 168 hits in 70 games so far this season.

Dylan Larkin was able to light the lamp for the Red Wings Thursday night, scoring two goals in a 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Fantasy Impact: Larkin was impactful in his return from injury for the Red Wings Thursday night, scoring twice while also finishing with a +2 plus/minus in a pivotal win. The center continues to provide fantasy managers with a consistent option in lineups in all formats centering Detroit's top forward line for head coach Derek Lalonde, carrying a 1.00 point per game average (28 goals, 28 assists) in 56 games so far this season.

Alex DeBrincat notched two assists in the Red Wings' 6-3 win over the Islanders Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: DeBrincat has cooled off in the offensive zone of late, registering points in just three of his last 11 games (four assists) for the Red Wings. The dynamic winger will look to turn things around for fantasy managers, continuing to carry explosive offensive ability for a Detroit squad looking to return to the postseason, notching 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) in 70 games so far this season.

Patrick Kane was able to find the back of the net for the Red Wings Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Fantasy Impact: Kane continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, notching points in each of his last six games (three goals, five assists) for the Red Wings. The veteran superstar has played an integral role as part of an explosive Detroit forward group, posting a 1.00 point per game average (16 goals, 23 assists) in 39 games so far this season.

Juuse Saros was stellar in the crease for the Predators Saturday night, stopping 23 of 24 shots faced in a 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Fantasy Impact: Saros continues a steady stretch in net of late, allowing less than three goals in nine of his last 11 starts (9-0-2) for the Predators. The 28-year-old netminder remains a reliable option in lineups for fantasy managers, carrying a 2.80 GAA and .908 save percentage in 54 appearances (29-21-4) between the pipes so far this season.

Roman Josi was able to find the back of the net for the Predators Saturday night, scoring two goals in a 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Fantasy Impact: Josi continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in 11 of his last 14 games (six goals, 11 assists) for the Predators. The 33-year-old has provided fantasy managers with a consistent blueline option in lineups in all formats, posting 67 points (17 goals, 50 assists) in 68 games so far this season.

Filip Forsberg posted two points for the Predators Saturday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Fantasy Impact: Forsberg continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in 10 of his last 11 games (nine goals, seven assists) for the Predators. The 29-year-old has offered fantasy managers an elite lineup option capable of explosive production offensively, posting a 1.04 point per game average (35 goals, 36 assists) in 68 games so far this season.

Tommy Novak was able to light the lamp for the Predators Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Fantasy Impact: Novak continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in 13 of his last 16 games (six goals, nine assists) for the Predators. The 26-year-old has been a key contributor for a resurgent Nashville squad for head coach Andrew Brunette, picking up 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 57 games so far this season.

Shayne Gostisbehere recorded one assist in the Red Wings' 4-1 win over the Sabres Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Gostisbehere continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in 11 of his last 13 games (three goals, eight assists) for the Red Wings. The 30-year-old has provided fantasy managers with a productive, mid-level blueline lineup option, registering 44 points (10 goals, 34 assists) in 66 games so far this season.

J.T. Compher picked up one assist in the Red Wings' 4-1 win over the Sabres Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Compher has been mostly a non-factor in the offensive zone of late, notching points in just three of his last 10 games (two goals, two assists) for the Red Wings. The 28-year-old's impact is felt in ways not found on the score sheet for fantasy managers, recording 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 62 games so far this season.

Daniel Sprong was able to tickle twine for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal in a 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Fantasy Impact: Sprong has cooled off in the offensive zone of late, recording a point for the first time in his last six games with his goal Saturday. The winger has provided head coach with a solid depth forward option with explosive offensive potential when in the lineup, notching 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 66 games so far this season.

Ilya Samsonov was solid in net for the Maple Leafs Thursday night, stopping 26 of 28 shots faced in a 6-2 win over the Flyers.

Fantasy Impact: Samsonov continues a strong stretch in the crease of late, allowing less than three goals in each of his last three starts (3-0-0) for the Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old has been difficult for fantasy managers to trust due to inconsistent stretches between the pipes however, posting an .889 save percentage and 3.06 GAA in 31 appearances (18-5-6) so far this season.