NHL Hockey Player News

Philipp Grubauer(G)|SEA
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Grubauer led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.

Grubauer allowed two goals on just 14 shots in Colorado's loss in Anaheim on Sunday. Grubauer has allowed two goals in three straight starts and is 3-1-0 while stopping 92 of the 98 shots (.939 SV%) that he's faced in his last four games. Grubauer will continue to be one of the best fantasy options between the pipes and should be in your lineups tonight vs. the 3-3-0 Sharks.

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Peter Baugh 2021-01-27T01:41:44.446Z
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Pekka Rinne(G)|FA
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Rinne led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed two goals on eight shots after replacing Juuse Saros in the Predators' blowout loss in Dallas last Friday. Through two appearances, Rinne has surrendered five goals on just 31 shots (.839 SV%), so he'll look to get on-track tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Chicago had a slow start to the season but the offence found life in a two-game set with the lowly Red Wings over the weekend.

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Adam Vingan 2021-01-27T00:48:33.607Z
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Mikko Koskinen(G)|FA
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Koskinen led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups.

Koskinen allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Oilers win in Winnipeg on Sunday. Koskinen continues to be a workhorse for the Oilers, as he's expected to make his eighth consecutive start on Tuesday. The 32-year-old netminder has gone 3-4-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .907 SV% in his first seven appearances, including 2-1-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .924 SV% on the road so far.

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Sara Orlesky 2021-01-27T00:33:18.879Z
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Cal Petersen(G)|MIN
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.

Petersen allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Kings loss in St. Louis on Saturday. Petersen has lost each of his two starts this season while allowing six goals on 53 shots (.887 SV%) but it appears as if the Kings will trust him to take on a decent sized workload in the condensed season. Tonight he faces a Wild team that is 4-2-0, including two wins over the Kings to kick-off the season.

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Zach Dooley 2021-01-27T00:32:11.767Z
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Tuukka Rask(G)|BOS
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Rask led the Bruins onto the ice for warmups.

Rask allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Bruins shootout win over the Flyers last Thursday. With Jaroslav Halak starting Saturday, expect Rask to make his fourth start Tuesday vs. the Penguins. The veteran netminder has opened the season at 2-1-0 with a 2.23 GAA and .892 SV%. The Bruins have been stout defensively, so Rask should be a solid option whenever he gets the nod.

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Josh Getzoff 2021-01-26T23:32:53.133Z
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Vitek Vanecek(G)|UTA
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Vanecek led the Capitals onto the ice for warmups.

Vanecek allowed three goals on 48 shots in the Capitals' shootout loss to Buffalo on Sunday. With Ilya Samsonov still in COVID-19 protocol, Vanecek is expected to make his fourth straight start on Tuesday. Vanecek has played well so far, going 2.87 GAA and .912 SV% in his first four starts of the season.

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Tom Gulitti 2021-01-26T23:32:13.351Z
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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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