Robbie Gould connected on one of two field-goal attempts, and converted all three of his extra-point tries in the 49ers' 26-24 loss to Washington on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: Gould's 52-yard field-goal attempt with 9:41 left in the third quarter was good. On the 49ers' next possession, which stalled at the Washington 28-yard line, the 34-year-old-veteran pushed his 47-yard attempt wide right, his first miss after connecting on 32 straight field-goal tries dating back to the 2015 season. The benching of quarterback Brian Hoyer for rookie C.J. Beathard with about six and a half minutes left in the first half put life into the erstwhile moribund San Francisco offense. If the change is permanent, it may raise Gould's fantasy value for the remainder of the 2017 campaign.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Patrick Marleau tallies a goal
Patrick Marleau scored a goal in the Maple Leaf's 4-3 win over Montreal on Saturday. He finished the contest with a plus-two rating.
Fantasy Implications: The trio of Marleau, Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov has made a formidable line to start the regular season, despite their difficulties developing a chemistry in the preseason. Marleau has registered five points (three goals, two assists), and has a plus-four rating through Toronto's first five games. Even at age 38, the longtime Shark is still known for his speed, which should help him produce a fair share of loose pucks on the forecheck. He is expected to see a good amount of ice time, including time on the power-play. Fantasy owners should anticipate a 45-plus point season from the 18-year veteran.
Fantasy Implications: The trio of Marleau, Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov has made a formidable line to start the regular season, despite their difficulties developing a chemistry in the preseason. Marleau has registered five points (three goals, two assists), and has a plus-four rating through Toronto's first five games. Even at age 38, the longtime Shark is still known for his speed, which should help him produce a fair share of loose pucks on the forecheck. He is expected to see a good amount of ice time, including time on the power-play. Fantasy owners should anticipate a 45-plus point season from the 18-year veteran.
Austin Matthews scores again
Austin Matthews scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, as Toronto beat Montreal 4-3 on Saturday. He also won nine of 13 face-offs (69%), and earned a plus-two rating.
Matthews has been nothing short of sensational to the start the 2017-18 campaign. He has scored at least a point in each of Toronto's first five games, compiling eight points (five goals, three assists) and earning a plus-seven rating. The 20-year-old phenom possesses all the necessary skills to be one of the greats in the NHL. An 80-plus point season is not unrealistic, and by season's end he should be among the league's leaders in goals scored.
Matthews has been nothing short of sensational to the start the 2017-18 campaign. He has scored at least a point in each of Toronto's first five games, compiling eight points (five goals, three assists) and earning a plus-seven rating. The 20-year-old phenom possesses all the necessary skills to be one of the greats in the NHL. An 80-plus point season is not unrealistic, and by season's end he should be among the league's leaders in goals scored.
Frederik Andersen earns win
Frederik Andersen turned aside 31 of 34 shots to earn the win in the Maple Leaf's 4-3 overtime victory over Montreal on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: After surrendering his third goal of the game to Jonathan Drouin at 11:33 of the second-period, Frederik slammed the door shut on the Canadians the rest of the way. The 28-year-old Dane is Toronto's workhorse in net, and his club's potent offense should help him earn his share of wins, as evidenced by his 4-1-0 record through five games this year. His peripheral numbers, however, may be difficult for fantasy owners to swallow. Frederik has logged a distressing 3.76 GAA and .880 SV% this campaign.
Fantasy Implications: After surrendering his third goal of the game to Jonathan Drouin at 11:33 of the second-period, Frederik slammed the door shut on the Canadians the rest of the way. The 28-year-old Dane is Toronto's workhorse in net, and his club's potent offense should help him earn his share of wins, as evidenced by his 4-1-0 record through five games this year. His peripheral numbers, however, may be difficult for fantasy owners to swallow. Frederik has logged a distressing 3.76 GAA and .880 SV% this campaign.
Aaron Eckblad tallies a goal
Aaron Eckblad scored a goal and recorded two PIM's and a plus-2 rating in the Panthers' 4-3 loss against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: Eckblad has now registered four points (two goals, two assists), four PIM's and a plus-four rating through four games this year. The 21-year-old defenseman is coming off an injury marred 2016-17 season. If he can stay healthy this campaign, Eckblad is likely to tally 40-plus points, and has the potential to be one of the top young blueliners in the league.
Fantasy Implications: Eckblad has now registered four points (two goals, two assists), four PIM's and a plus-four rating through four games this year. The 21-year-old defenseman is coming off an injury marred 2016-17 season. If he can stay healthy this campaign, Eckblad is likely to tally 40-plus points, and has the potential to be one of the top young blueliners in the league.
Marc-Andre Fleury placed on injured reserve
Marc-Andre Fleury was placed on the injured reserve list on Sunday because of a concussion sustained in Friday's game against the Red Wings.
Fantasy Implications: Fleury is expected to miss at least a week. Malcom Suban is currently on first on the Golden Knights' depth chart to replace him, and will likely start tonight's game against the Bruins. Vegas recalled goaltender Maxime Legace from the AHL Chicago Wolves to take Fleury's roster spot.
Jonathan Huberdeau with a pair of goals
Jonathan Huberdeau lit the lamp twice, including once on the power-play, in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. He finished the night at minus-1.
Fantasy Implications: Huberdeau has collected points in all four games he has played to start the season, scoring three goals and tallying two assists. He currently stands at a minus-3 rating for the campaign. The 24-year-old left wing is on the Cats' dynamic top-line along with Aleksander Barkov and Evgenii Dadonov, and has the potential to be one of the NHL's top scoring forwards.
Fantasy Implications: Huberdeau has collected points in all four games he has played to start the season, scoring three goals and tallying two assists. He currently stands at a minus-3 rating for the campaign. The 24-year-old left wing is on the Cats' dynamic top-line along with Aleksander Barkov and Evgenii Dadonov, and has the potential to be one of the NHL's top scoring forwards.
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