Fantasy Hockey News

Tyler Bertuzzi notched two points for the Maple Leafs Thursday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 6-2 win over the Flyers.

Fantasy Impact: Bertuzzi continues a steady stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in six of his last 10 games (six goals, three assists) for the Maple Leafs. The feisty winger has been a reliable two-way option for head coach Sheldon Keefe, notching 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) to go along with 76 hits in 64 games so far this season.

Timo Meier tallied four points for the Devils Thursday night, scoring three goals to record a hat-trick while also adding one assist in a 4-1 win over the Blues.

Fantasy Impact: Meier continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in six of his last seven games (seven goals, four assists) for the Devils. The 27-year-old has made up for a down season offensively by developing a physical presence in the lineup, registering 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) to go along with 73 hits in 50 games so far this season.

Jack Hughes recorded one assist in the Devils' 4-1 win over the Blues Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Hughes continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in 10 of his last 13 games (six goals, nine assists) for the Devils. The talented center continues to offer fantasy managers an elite offensive option in lineups, posting a 1.28 point per game average (21 goals, 39 assists) in 47 games so far this season.

Nico Hischier posted two assists in the Devils' 4-1 win over the Blues Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Hischier continues a strong stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in five of his last seven games (two goals, seven assists) for the Devils. The 25-year-old remains a stable two-way forward option in lineups on a nightly basis, notching 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 52 games so far this season.

Frederik Andersen was strong in the crease for the Hurricanes Thursday night, stopping 24 of 25 shots faced in a 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Fantasy Impact: Andersen made the most guarding the net for the first time since November 2 for the Hurricanes, posting a .960 save percentage in a winning effort. The veteran netminder will look to fortify Carolina's inconsistent goaltending to this point, posting a 2.57 GAA and .904 save percentage in seven appearances (5-1-0) between the pipes so far this season.

Sebastian Aho picked up one assist in the Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Canadiens Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Aho continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in six of his last eight games (five goals, three assists) for the Hurricanes. The explosive center continues to offer fantasy managers a dynamic option in lineups on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.10 point per game average (24 goals, 41 assists) in 59 games so far this season.

Andrei Svechnikov notched two points for the Hurricanes Thursday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Fantasy Impact: Svechnikov continues a strong stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in seven of his last nine games (three goals, six assists) for the Hurricanes. The winger has been a mostly reliable lineup option as part of a deep Carolina forward group for head coach Rod Brindamour, recording 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) while also racking up 112 hits in 41 games so far this season.

Kyle Okposo has been traded to the Florida Panthers by the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. (Source: NHL.com on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Okposo will join a Florida squad battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs as the club looks to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for a second consecutive season. The veteran provides more value as a reliable defensive forward option, recording 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists) to go along with 61 hits in 61 games so far this season.

Jason Zucker has been traded to the Nashville Predators by the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.

Fantasy Impact: Zucker will provide Nashville with another sneaky offensive forward option as the club pushes towards a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The veteran provided the Coyotes with a more physical forward option, but has a history as a reliable goal-scorer from his days in Tampa Bay, currently notching 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) to go along with 58 penalty minutes and 74 hits in 51 games so far this season.

Tyler Toffoli has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets by the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick. (Source: Darren Dreger on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Toffoli gives the Jets a flashy offensive option from the wing as they push towards a postseason spot in the Western Conference. The veteran continues to provide fantasy managers with a reliable goal-scoring option in lineups, notching 44 points (26 goals, 18 assists) to go along with 61 hits in 61 games so far this season.

Brad Marchand tallied two assists in the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Marchand has struggled to produce on a consistent basis in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in five of his last 12 games (one goal, five assists) for the Bruins. The veteran winger remains a skilled offensive lineup option as well as filling the role of agitator for head coach Jim Montgomery, posting 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists) while also racking up 85 hits in 65 games so far this season.

David Pastrnak was able to find the back of the net for the Bruins Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Fantasy Impact: Pastrnak continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in nine of his last 13 games (six goals, 10 assists) for the Bruins. The 27-year-old remains an elite forward option in lineups for fantasy managers on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.40 point per game average (39 goals, 52 assists) in 65 games so far this season.

Artturi Lehkonen was able to find the back of the net for the Avalanche Wednesday night, scoring one goal in a 7-2 win over the Red Wings.

Fantasy Impact: Lehkonen continues a steady stretch in the offensive zone of late, notching points in seven of his last 11 games (seven goals, five assists) for the Avalanche. The 28-year-old continues to fill a vital two-way forward role, registering 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) to go along with 36 hits in 29 games so far this season.

Jake Guentzel has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius, Vasili Ponomarev, a conditional 2024 first-round pick, and a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick. (Source: Pierre LeBrun on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Guentzel (upper-body) will immediately slot into a favorable top-six forward spot for a Carolina squad looking to make a deep postseason run once he returns from long term injured reserve. The talented winger has posted 52 points (22 goals, 30 assists) in 50 games so far this season.

Bowen Byram has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres by the Colorado Avalanche. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: In the exchange, the Sabres sent Casey Middlestadt to Colorado. Byram gives the Sabres another talented blueliner to pair with Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin as the club makes a serious push towards a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Byram has posted 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) to go along with 60 hits in 55 games so far this season.

Vladimir Tarasenko has been traded to the Florida Panthers by the Ottawa Senators. (Source: Frank Seravalli on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Florida will send a 2024 conditional fourth-round and 2025 conditional third-round pick to Ottawa in exchange for Tarasenko. The winger still possesses above-average finishing ability in the offensive zone and will make the high-scoring Florida forward group even deeper as the club looks to return the Stanley Cup Finals this postseason. Tarasenko has tallied 41 points (17 goals, 24 assists) in 57 games so far this season.

Adam Fox posted one assist in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Fox continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in six of his last eight games (two goals, eight assists) for the Rangers. The dynamic 26-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers a productive blueline lineup option, registering 49 points (10 goals, 39 assists) in 51 games so far this season.

Alexis Lafreniere tallied three points for the Rangers Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding two assists in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Fantasy Impact: LaFreniere continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in five of his last nine games (five goals, four assists) for the Rangers. The feisty winger offers sneaky offensive ability while continuing to get under opponents skin, notching 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) to go along with 60 hits in 61 games so far this season.

Artemi Panarin notched two assists in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Panarin continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in seven of his last eight games (four goals, 12 assists) for the Rangers. The talented winger continues to provide elite-level output in lineups for fantasy managers, carrying a 1.38 point per game average (35 goals, 49 assists) in 61 games so far this season.

Vincent Trocheck was able to find the back of the net for the Rangers Saturday night, scoring two goals in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Fantasy Impact: Trocheck continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in seven of his last eight games (seven goals, four assists) for the Rangers. The gritty center continues to offer fantasy managers a consistent option in lineups on a nightly basis, posting 58 points (22 goals, 36 assists) to go along with 134 hits in 61 games so far this season.