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.
Friday, October 13, 2017
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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