Fantasy Hockey: Risers & Fallers (Week 24)
RISERS
Carter Hart, G, Philadelphia Flyers (OWNED: 66%)
Over his past four starts, Hart’s 4-0-0 with a 2.20 goals-against average, 0.933 save-percentage and one shutout. Furthermore, the Flyers have Montreal, Ottawa, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh this week —all winnable games. Think about it.
Brayden Schenn, C/LW, St. Louis Blues (OWNED: 65%)
Schenn’s recent hot play and the upcoming four-game slate for St. Louis should be all the incentive you need to take a flier on the power forward this week. The dual-eligible forward has picked up at least a point in seven of his past eight outings (four goals, seven assists, 11 points). Do it up.
Nick Suzuki, C, Montreal Canadiens (OWNED: 56%)
Suzuki, another red-hot player with a four-game slate this week, is coming off a four-point outing against Columbus on Saturday night. In fact, he’s tallied four consecutive multi-point efforts (two goals, eight assists, 10 points). Attack that schedule!
Tom Wilson, RW, Washington Capitals (OWNED: 40%)
It took a while but Wilson’s finally starting to turn a corner offensively. He has two goals and four assists for six points in the past six contests. Additionally, the shoot volume has been there recently, and unsurprisingly, so have the hits. Lots of untapped value here.
Mike Matheson, D, Montreal Canadiens (OWNED: 36%)
Don’t look now but the former Panther and Pen is starting to cook once again. Matheson registered three assists on Saturday night against Columbus and is now up to nine points in the past seven outings (three goals, six assists, nine points). Additionally, as mentioned, the Canadiens play four times this week.
Dylan Strome, C/RW, Washington Capitals (OWNED: 34%)
In 11 games since the trade deadline, Strome’s tallied five goals and 17 points. With the season winding down, he’s pretty much become Washington’s No. 1 centre, which means prolific attachment to Alex Ovechkin. Pick him up!
Pavel Dorofeyev, LW, Vegas Golden Knights (OWNED: 2%)
The sample size is small but it’s tough to overlook the Russian’s contributions early on in his NHL career. In seven games since being recalled from the AHL, he’s tallied five goals and seven points. In short order, he’s found solid chemistry with William Karlsson. Additionally, Dorofeyev has been seeing some time on Vegas’ second power play unit. Sleeper!
FALLERS
Victor Hedman, D, Tampa Bay Lightning (OWNED: 99%)
From a fantasy standpoint, it’s been a very disappointing season for Hedman, who was widely regarded as a top-3 D option entering the year. The good news is that he snapped a six-game goalless drought on Saturday afternoon in Boston. The bad news is that he’s mustered just three points in his past 10 outings. Monitor closely.
Bo Horvat, C, New York Islanders (OWNED: 85%)
After a hot start to his Isles career, the former Canucks captain is currently in the midst of a nasty 11 game goalless drought. Over that time, he’s tallied just two measly assists. Because New York plays four times this week, it’s probably best to hold onto him and hope for the best.
Matt Murray, G, Toronto Maple Leafs (OWNED: 53%)
In six appearances since returning from an ankle injury, the two-time Stanley Cup champion is 3-3-0 with a 3.68 goals-against average and 0.886 save-percentage. Now’s not the time for patience in the crease; cut bait.
Rasmus Sandin, D, Washington Capitals (OWNED: 39%)
With John Carlson back for Washington, as expected, Sandin’s fantasy stock has taken a nose-dive over the past few days. He’s now on PP2. And that’s all you need to know. Easy drop here.