NHL Hockey Player News

Jonathan Bernier(G)|NJD
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Bernier led the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.

Bernier allowed two goals on nine shots after replacing Jimmy Howard in the Red Wing loss to the Wild on Thursday. Bernier has gone 1-6-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .888 SV% in his last seven starts (plus two relief appearances). Bernier has gone 1-2-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .901 SV% in three games against the Senators this season.

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Dana Wakiji 2020-03-01T00:15:47.288Z
Jonathan Bernier
Juuse Saros(G)|NSH
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Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Saros surrendered three goals on 39 shots in the Predators win over the Flames on Thursday. Saros is on a three-game winning streak while posting a 2.58 GAA and .932 SV%. Tonight he will face a Colorado team that has won five straight while averaging just 2.40 goals for and 1.20 goals against per game.

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Brooks Bratten 2020-02-29T23:32:26.640Z
Juuse Saros
Pavel Francouz(G)|COL
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Francouz led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.

Francouz allowed two goals on 47 shots in Colorado’s win in Carolina last night. With Philipp Grubauer still out, Francouz will start for the second straight night and will be looking for his sixth straight win. He’s posted a 1.18 GAA, .961 SV% and one shutout in his previous five outings.

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Conor McGahey 2020-03-01T00:17:34.250Z
Pavel Francouz
Jonathan Quick(G)|NYR
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Quick led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.

Quick stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Kings loss to the Avalanche last Saturday. Cal Petersen started the last two games but Quick will face the Devils this afternoon. In the last two months, Quick has gone 2-7-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .910 SV%. Today he faces a New Jersey team that has gone 4-2-1 with 3.00 goals per game in their last seven.

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Jon Rosen 2020-02-29T20:46:19.962Z
Jonathan Quick
David Rittich(G)|NYI
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Rittich led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.

Rittich allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Flames loss in Nashville on Thursday. Tonight he’ll make his fourth straight game and comes in at 2-1-1 with a 3.65 GAA and .887 SV% in his last five starts. Today he faces a Lightning team that has lost four straight games while averaging 2.75 goals for and 5.25 goals against per game.

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Wes Gilbertson 2020-02-29T20:42:31.984Z
David Rittich
Andrei Vasilevskiy(G)|TBL
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Vasilevskiy led the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.

Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Curtis McElhinney started Thursday, so Vasilevskiy gets the Flames tonight. Vasilevskiy has lost three straight games while posting an ugly 5.46 GAA and .835 SV%. Tonight he faces a Flames team that has averaged 4.60 goals per game in their last 10 games, going 6-3-1 in the process.

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Bryan Burns 2020-02-29T20:40:10.438Z
Andrei Vasilevskiy

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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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