Mark Stone had a productive game, scoring a goal and tallying an assist in the Senators' 6-0 win over Calgary on Friday. He also finished the night at plus-two, delivering two hits and blocking a pair of shots.
Fantasy Implications: Stone now has four points (three goals and one assist) and is plus-seven through four games. The 25-year-old right wing is currently playing on the second-line with Derick Brassard and Bobby Ryan, and consistently sees a good amount of ice time, including the power-play on either the first or second unit. Stone should contribute 50-plus points through the course of the season, and should be considered a solid addition to any fantasy roster.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Craig Anderson records shutout
Craig Anderson corralled all 25 shots to earn his first shutout of the season in Ottawa's 6-0 win over the Flames on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson has started each of the Senators' first four games of the season, and now sports a 2-0-2 record with an impressive 1.65 GAA, surrendering only seven goals on 111 shots (1.65 SV%). The 36-year-old goalie missed a considerable amount of time last year because of his wife's cancer treatments, but was magnificent in the 2017 playoffs. Barring injuries or personal matters, Anderson should make 50-plus starts this campaign, and should be rostered in most fantasy settings.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson has started each of the Senators' first four games of the season, and now sports a 2-0-2 record with an impressive 1.65 GAA, surrendering only seven goals on 111 shots (1.65 SV%). The 36-year-old goalie missed a considerable amount of time last year because of his wife's cancer treatments, but was magnificent in the 2017 playoffs. Barring injuries or personal matters, Anderson should make 50-plus starts this campaign, and should be rostered in most fantasy settings.
Thomas Chabot tallies an assist
Thomas Chabot recorded his first-ever NHL point with an assist to Ryan Dzingel in Ottawa's 6-0 drubbing of the Flames on Friday. He finished the evening with a team-leading plus-three rating.
Fantasy Implications: Chabot is Ottawa's highly touted top defensive prospect, and is known for his two-way skills. He became the first defenseman to be named the most valuable player of the World Junior Championship last January. The 20-year-old was recalled from AHL Belleville on October 8 because of injuries to Ottawa defensemen Erik Karlsson, Johnny Oduya and Ben Harpur. Chabot may not render immediate fantasy value, but should certainly be owned in all dynasty and keeper leagues. With his tremendous talent, Chabot is set to be one of the NHL's next stupendous rearguards.
Fantasy Implications: Chabot is Ottawa's highly touted top defensive prospect, and is known for his two-way skills. He became the first defenseman to be named the most valuable player of the World Junior Championship last January. The 20-year-old was recalled from AHL Belleville on October 8 because of injuries to Ottawa defensemen Erik Karlsson, Johnny Oduya and Ben Harpur. Chabot may not render immediate fantasy value, but should certainly be owned in all dynasty and keeper leagues. With his tremendous talent, Chabot is set to be one of the NHL's next stupendous rearguards.
Ryan Hartman dishes out power-play assist
Ryan Hartman scored a goal and tallied a power-play assist while delivering two hits and finishing at plus-one in the Blackhawks 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: Hartman had been held without a point in his previous two games, but still has eight points (two goals and six assists) through five games this season, thanks to his five-point outburst in Chicago's season-opener against Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old wing is currently playing on the second-line with Artem Anisimov and Patrick Kane, and on the second power-play unit. If he is able to maintain his top-six role, Hartman should have no trouble breaking the 31 points (19 goals and 12 assists) he achieved in last year's campaign.
Fantasy Implications: Hartman had been held without a point in his previous two games, but still has eight points (two goals and six assists) through five games this season, thanks to his five-point outburst in Chicago's season-opener against Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old wing is currently playing on the second-line with Artem Anisimov and Patrick Kane, and on the second power-play unit. If he is able to maintain his top-six role, Hartman should have no trouble breaking the 31 points (19 goals and 12 assists) he achieved in last year's campaign.
Corey Crawford credited with loss
Corey Crawford surrendered three goals on 32 shots to suffer the loss in the Blackhawks' 5-2 defeat to Minnesota on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: The loss was Crawford's first of the season, as he came into Thursday's game with a perfect 3-0-0 record. The 32-year-old netminder has started the season admirably even with the loss, logging a 1.50 GAA through four games, and giving up only six goals on 136 shots (.956 SV%). With Scott Darling moving on to Carolina, and an inexperienced Anton Forsberg as his backup, Crawford will see the lion's share of starts for Chicago. Fantasy owners can expect him to make 60- plus starts, and to realistically win 35-plus games because of the solid team still supporting him.
Fantasy Implications: The loss was Crawford's first of the season, as he came into Thursday's game with a perfect 3-0-0 record. The 32-year-old netminder has started the season admirably even with the loss, logging a 1.50 GAA through four games, and giving up only six goals on 136 shots (.956 SV%). With Scott Darling moving on to Carolina, and an inexperienced Anton Forsberg as his backup, Crawford will see the lion's share of starts for Chicago. Fantasy owners can expect him to make 60- plus starts, and to realistically win 35-plus games because of the solid team still supporting him.
Petr Mrazek in net on Friday
Petr Mrazek will start in net for the Red Wings in their road game against Vegas on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Mrazek lost his only game played this season against Dallas, surrendering three goals on 32 shots. Once considered Detroit's future No. 1 goalie, Mrazek has fallen out of favor because of poor performance and attitude, and has been relegated as Jimmy Howard's backup. The 25-year-old Czech will square off against a surprising undefeated Vegas squad that is sporting an average 3.00 goals for per game.
Fantasy Implications: Mrazek lost his only game played this season against Dallas, surrendering three goals on 32 shots. Once considered Detroit's future No. 1 goalie, Mrazek has fallen out of favor because of poor performance and attitude, and has been relegated as Jimmy Howard's backup. The 25-year-old Czech will square off against a surprising undefeated Vegas squad that is sporting an average 3.00 goals for per game.
Nick Bjugstad tallies two points on Thursday
Nick Bjugstad scored a goal and added an assist in the Panthers' 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday. He also blocked one shot and delivered one hit while finishing the evening with a plus-one rating.
Fantasy Implications: Bjugstad has now tallied four points (two goals and two assists) is plus-four in Florida's first three games to start the season. He is currently on the third-line with Jared Mccann and Connor Brickley. The 6-foot-6 forward presents a formidable presence in front of the net and is know for his quality finishing skills. He has missed 43 games in the past two seasons due to a variety of injuries and is hopeful to make up for lost time. Bjugstad's time on the ice has thus far been limited (12:38 TOI), but if he stays healthy a 40-plus point season is not out of realm of possibility.
Fantasy Implications: Bjugstad has now tallied four points (two goals and two assists) is plus-four in Florida's first three games to start the season. He is currently on the third-line with Jared Mccann and Connor Brickley. The 6-foot-6 forward presents a formidable presence in front of the net and is know for his quality finishing skills. He has missed 43 games in the past two seasons due to a variety of injuries and is hopeful to make up for lost time. Bjugstad's time on the ice has thus far been limited (12:38 TOI), but if he stays healthy a 40-plus point season is not out of realm of possibility.
Craig Anderson to start on Friday
Craig Anderson will patrol the crease for Ottawa's road game against the Flames on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson has played fairly well to start the season, recording a 1-0-2 record and 2.15 GAA. He has surrendered seven goals on 86 shots for a .919 SV%. The 36-year-old veteran will be facing off a Calgary team that has won three straight and is averaging 3.00 goals for per game.
Fantasy Implications: Anderson has played fairly well to start the season, recording a 1-0-2 record and 2.15 GAA. He has surrendered seven goals on 86 shots for a .919 SV%. The 36-year-old veteran will be facing off a Calgary team that has won three straight and is averaging 3.00 goals for per game.
Jared McCann collects two points on Thursday
Jared McCann netted a power-play goal and dished out an assist in the Panthers' 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: McCann has tallied four points (two goals and two assists) through three games this season, more than doubling the seven points (one goal and six assists) he recorded last year with Florida over 29 games. The 21-year-old, who was a first-round draft choice (24th overall) of Vancouver in 2014, spent much of last season in AHL Springfield. He is currently centering the Panthers' third-line along with Connor Brickley and Nick Bjugstad, and is also a part of the second power-play unit. McCann still needs time to develop, and at this time offers little fantasy value except to those in deep and dynasty leagues.
Fantasy Implications: McCann has tallied four points (two goals and two assists) through three games this season, more than doubling the seven points (one goal and six assists) he recorded last year with Florida over 29 games. The 21-year-old, who was a first-round draft choice (24th overall) of Vancouver in 2014, spent much of last season in AHL Springfield. He is currently centering the Panthers' third-line along with Connor Brickley and Nick Bjugstad, and is also a part of the second power-play unit. McCann still needs time to develop, and at this time offers little fantasy value except to those in deep and dynasty leagues.
Cory Schneider will start on Friday
Cory Schneider will be between the pipes in the Devils' home game against Washington on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Schneider has been brilliant to start the season, recording an unblemished 3-0-0 record and a 2.00 GAA, while stopping 110 of 116 shots (.948 SV%). He squares off against the Capitals, who are averaging 3.75 goals for per game.
Fantasy Implications: Schneider has been brilliant to start the season, recording an unblemished 3-0-0 record and a 2.00 GAA, while stopping 110 of 116 shots (.948 SV%). He squares off against the Capitals, who are averaging 3.75 goals for per game.
Vincent Trocheck scores shorthanded goal
Vincent Trocheck lifted a shot high on the glove side of Blues goalie Jake Allen for a shorthanded goal in the Panthers' 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: Trocheck now has three points (two goals and one assist) with a plus-one rating through three games. He is logging an abundance of ice time (22:59 TOI), centering the second-line along with Jamie McGinn and Radim Vrbata, and is frequently deployed on the first power-play unit. With his blazing speed, the 24-year-old is cementing himself as an integral piece of the Panthers' young club, and is capable of a 60-plus point season.
Fantasy Implications: Trocheck now has three points (two goals and one assist) with a plus-one rating through three games. He is logging an abundance of ice time (22:59 TOI), centering the second-line along with Jamie McGinn and Radim Vrbata, and is frequently deployed on the first power-play unit. With his blazing speed, the 24-year-old is cementing himself as an integral piece of the Panthers' young club, and is capable of a 60-plus point season.
Braden Holtby to start on Friday
Braden Holtby will start in net for the Capitals in their road game against New Jersey on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Holtby is 2-1-0 to start the season, allowing eight goals on 107 shots (.925 SV%) with a 2.62 GAA. He faces an undefeated New Jersey team (3-0-0) that is averaging a whopping 5.33 goals for per game (second only to Toronto).
Fantasy Implications: Holtby is 2-1-0 to start the season, allowing eight goals on 107 shots (.925 SV%) with a 2.62 GAA. He faces an undefeated New Jersey team (3-0-0) that is averaging a whopping 5.33 goals for per game (second only to Toronto).
Ian McCoshen scores goal on Thursday
Ian McCoshen netted one of his two shots in Florida's 5-2 win over the Blues on Thursday. He also recorded one hit, one blocked shot, two minutes in the penalty box, and finished the evening with a plus-one rating.
Fantasy Implications: The goal was McCoshen's first of his brief NHL career. The 22-year-old defenseman was called up by the Panthers from AHL Springfield at the end of last season, and appeared in three games, recording one assist. He has suited up for the three games Florida has played so far this year, and has been paired with Alex Petrovic on the blue line. His bottom pairing and lack of power-play minutes limit his fantasy value at this time.
Fantasy Implications: The goal was McCoshen's first of his brief NHL career. The 22-year-old defenseman was called up by the Panthers from AHL Springfield at the end of last season, and appeared in three games, recording one assist. He has suited up for the three games Florida has played so far this year, and has been paired with Alex Petrovic on the blue line. His bottom pairing and lack of power-play minutes limit his fantasy value at this time.
Aaron Ekblad collects two points
Aaron Ekblad potted a goal and dished out a power-play assist in Florida's 5-2 victory over the Blues on Thursday. He finished the night with a plus-three rating.
Fantasy Implications: Ekblad now has three points (one goal and two assists) and a plus-two rating through three games. He is averaging 21:22 time on ice, including 2:35 on the power-play and 3:06 when short-handed. The 21-year-old defenseman has suffered a number of serious concussions already in his young career. If Ekblad can stay healthy, however, he is capable of being one of the top young defenders in the game. He and Keith Yandle comprise Florida's top defensive pair, and with the talent of the rest of the team's core Ekblad should be able to register 40-plus points.
Fantasy Implications: Ekblad now has three points (one goal and two assists) and a plus-two rating through three games. He is averaging 21:22 time on ice, including 2:35 on the power-play and 3:06 when short-handed. The 21-year-old defenseman has suffered a number of serious concussions already in his young career. If Ekblad can stay healthy, however, he is capable of being one of the top young defenders in the game. He and Keith Yandle comprise Florida's top defensive pair, and with the talent of the rest of the team's core Ekblad should be able to register 40-plus points.
Roberto Luongo credited with win
Roberto Luongo turned aside 37 of the 39 shots he faced in the Panthers 5-2 win over St. Louis on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: It was Luongo's 454th career victory, which ties him with Curtis Joseph for fourth place for the most all-time NHL wins for a goalie. The 38-year-old netminder is now 1-1-0 for the season with a 3.06 GAA and .905 SV%. He is Florida's No. 1 goalie but will be in a virtual time share with backup James Reimer.
Fantasy Implications: It was Luongo's 454th career victory, which ties him with Curtis Joseph for fourth place for the most all-time NHL wins for a goalie. The 38-year-old netminder is now 1-1-0 for the season with a 3.06 GAA and .905 SV%. He is Florida's No. 1 goalie but will be in a virtual time share with backup James Reimer.
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