Fantasy Hockey News

Clayton Keller recorded an assist versus the Sharks Wednesday. The assist came on the eventual game-winner.

Fantasy Impact: With 65 points in his first full NHL season, Keller presented a good first sign for what he could offer going forward. Keller does offer more volatility than a player with a longer track record of success.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored a goal Wednesday versus San Jose. His sixth goal was the eventual game-winner.

Fantasy Impact: Ekman-Larsson is a good fantasy option. In his last five seasons, Ekman-Larsson has put up between 39-55 points each season.

Jordan Weal recorded an assist Wednesday versus the Sharks. It was his first point for the Coyotes.

Fantasy Impact: Weal has not broken out yet. The future is a bit brighter if they keep him as the center on a line with Clayton Keller and Christian Fischer.

Ilya Lyubushkin recorded an assist versus San Jose Wednesday. The assist came on the third Arizona goal of the game.

Fantasy Impact: Lyubushkin is a 24-year-old rookie from Russia. So far, he does not seem to be much of a fantasy asset.

Mario Kempe recorded an assist versus the Sharks Wednesday. His assist was the only one of the first goal of the game.

Fantasy Impact: Kempe was drafted back in 2007 but made his NHL debut in 2017-18 with 18 games. Kempe only has four career goals.

Josh Archibald scored a goal versus San Jose Wednesday. His fourth goal of the season was the final one of the game.

Fantasy Impact: Archibald had only 14 points in 53 career NHL games coming into this season. He is not currently a major factor.

Alex Galchenyuk scored a goal versus the Sharks Wednesday. His eighth goal of the season came unassisted on the power-play.

Fantasy Impact: Galchenyuk got a late start to the season so his numbers are suppressed. Galchenyuk has four straight seasons over 40 points going into this season.

Richard Panik scored a goal versus San Jose Wednesday. His 10th goal of the game came unassisted and shorthanded. Panik was also called for a minor penalty.

Fantasy Impact: Panik has scored 44 points in 2015-16 and 35 in 2016-17. Panik is a decent depth fantasy winger.

Lawson Crouse scored a goal and an assist Wednesday versus the Sharks. The goal was his seventh of the season and the assist came on the last score of the matchup.

Fantasy Impact: Crouse has not provided much fantasy value yet. The bright side is that he has plenty of talent and was a 2015 1st round pick.

Christian Fischer scored a goal and an assist Wednesday versus San Jose. The goal was his 11th and the assist came on the eventual game-winner. Fischer was also called for a minor penalty.

Fantasy Impact: Fischer scored 33 points last season. Last season was the first significant season of his career so he is still a work-in-progress as to what he will become.

Darcy Kuemper saves 26 of the 29 shots he faced Wednesday versus the Sharks. Arizona would win 6-3.

Fantasy Impact: With the possible season-ending injury to Raanta, Kuemper is battling with youngster Adin Hill for starts. Kuemper has been a backup goalie for multiple seasons now. Kuemper has perhaps his best chance to win a major role. It can be argued last season was his best, as he was 10-1-3 with a 2.10 GAA with the Kings.

Carter Hart was heavily-tested on Wednesday, but he was able to help Philadelphia earn a 4-3 win.

Fantasy Impact: It's nice to see Hart and the Flyers playing much better lately. It's looking like they are moving forward after a long rut of bad play. Hart is still a risky option each night and may be more of a matchup-based play moving forward.

Sean Couturier scored two goals in 1 minute, 15 seconds apart, then added a third-period goal for the hat trick on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: They were his 17th, 18th, and 19th goals of the season. Couturier has been on a nice run and now has a five-game point streak with nine points over that span. The Flyers have found their scoring touch and are looking better lately. Couturier is a good play this weekend in any format.

Oskar Lindblom snapped a 30-game goalless drought with his tally on Wednesday night against Boston.

Fantasy Impact: Lindblom isn't one to find the net often, but those who started him in DFS should feel proud of their pick. He also assisted on a goal, recording his third multi-point game of the season. Still, Lindblom only holds value for those in deeper leagues.

Anthony Mantha scored a goal in the Red Wings 3-1 win over the Ducks on Tuesday. He was a plus one with one goal on two SOG in 13:03 of ice-time.

Fantasy Impact: Mantha still only 24, just cant seem to reach his once believed potential. He has been a fine player but nothing special. He is not worth rostering going forward.

Gustav Nyquist scored a goal in the Red Wings 3-1 win over the Ducks on Tuesday. He was a plus one with one goal on two SOG in 14:40 of ice-time.

Fantasy Impact: Nyquist continues to be a useful fantasy option. He now has 11 goals and 29 assists thru 48 games. Clearly he is a better passer than goal scorer.

William Karlsson once again didn't pick up a point in in loss against the Jets on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Karlsson has to 30 points through 49 games played. He's only recorded one point through his past 11 games played. He gets the Pens next.

Shayne Gostisbehere picked up an assist in a win on Monday against the Wild.

Fantasy Impact: Gostisbehere's assist was his 13th of the season and his 18th point. He's had a disappointing season after picking up 65 points last season, he'll take on Boston next.

Evander Kane picked up three assists in a win against the Penguins on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: The three assists brought Kane up to 21 on the season and 37 points overall. He's been red hot lately as he's recorded 14 points in his past 10 games.

Martin Jones stopped 22 of 24 shots against in a 5-2 win against the Penguins.

Fantasy Impact: The win brought Jones his eight consecutive victory, his last loss was in overtime against the Kings in December. He's up to a .903 save percentage, a 22-8-4 record, and one shutout.