#SJS vs PHI

[kitnita]

mack has something to say to delly   — SJS vs PHI   —   11.11.24

[claraxbarton]

23-24 NHL Season Recap: Jo and Nate

I dunno who needs or wants this, but I was doing some research for my outline and, well. If anyone wants or needs a full season recap of the Jo and Nate show, here you go:

September. 

9-24 preseason against wild lose 3-4 none of the big guys play.

9-25 preseason against vgk 3-2 win. Jo 1a. Nate doesn’t play. AT HOME.

9-28 preseason against the wild. Lose 2-4. None of the big guys play.

 October: 

10-1 preseason game HOME vs Dal. win 4-3 OT. Jo 1a. Nate 1a.

10-3 preseason game IN DAL loss 1-3. Jo does nothing.

10-5 preseason against VGK. 3-4 loss. Jo 2a. Nate 1g.

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10-11:1st game of the season is in LA against the kings. Nate scores 1st goal, Jo gets assist. Jo also gets a penalty for holding.

10:-14 IN SJ. Avs win. Jo gets ANOTHER holding penalty.

10-17 win in SEA, nothing from Jo

10-19 HOME opener, against CHI, nothing from Jo again. (Nate gets a goal). 

10-21 HOME against CAR, Jo -1; Nate another goal - and cross checking Penalty. SCRAPPY game:

10-24 IN NY against Islanders, another blowout, another nothing from Jo. Another goal for Nate

10-26 IN PIT. Lose 0-4. Sid scored the 4th goal. Nate had a penalty. Jo went -1 (Nate went -3).

10-29 IN BUF. Lose 0-4 AGAIN. Nathan got a 2 and A 10???!!! BUDDY WTF. MUST research. Jo -1. 

Nate -2. OH DUDE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK31uHvabsc So Cale gets hit, 

no penalty called, Nate loses his shit and says SOMETHING and gets the penalties.

November: 

11-1: HOME against STL. Jo a healthy SCRATCH. They win 4-1. Nate gets 2As (so does Cale)

11-4 IN VGK. LOSE 0-7. Jo back in. Goes -3. 

11-7 HOME vs NJ, win 6-3. Nate goal and assist. Jo nothing.

11-9 HOME vs SEA, lose 3-4. 3pt night for Nate. Jo scratched.

11-11 HOME vs STL. lose 2-8. Jo gets an assist. Nate is -2 on the night.

11-13 IN SEA win 5-1. Jo gets a goal - his 1st as an Av. 3pt night for Nate, including assist on Jo.

Also another Jo penalty for hooking. 

11-15 HOME vs Ducks win 8-2. Jo penalty for holding. 2as for Nate

11-18 IN DAL 6-3 win. Jo penalty for high sticking. Nate penalty for holding. Jo -1, Nate +2

11-20 IN NASH 3-4 loss. 2pts for Nate. Jo has nothing.

11-22 HOME vs VAN. 5-2 win. 1g1a for Jo. 1a for Nate.

11-24 IN MIN 3-2 win. Jo penalty for tripping. 1a for Nate.

11-25 HOME vs CAL 3-1 win. Goal for jo assisted by Nate. Nate has a goal also.

11-27 HOME vs TB (former Jo team #1): 4-1 win. 2as for nate. Jo is +1 on the night. 

11-30 IN ARI 3-4 OT Loss. 1G for nate. Nothing for Jo.

December

12-2 IN LA vs Ducks 3-4 SO loss. ALEX KILLORN ON DUCKS! He tied it up to SEND IT TO OT.

Jo 1st up in SO, no goal. Killorn next up, no goal. Then Nate no goal. Leo Carlsson goal

12-3 IN LA vs Kings 1-4 loss. 1a for Nate. -1 for Jo.

12-5 HOME vs Ducks 3-2 win. 3pt night for Nate. 2pt night for Jo. He assisted on Nate’s goal and LOCs

12-7 HOME vs Jets 2-4 loss. Nate 1g1a. Jo -3 on the night.

12-9 HOME vs PHIL 2-5 loss. Nate gets 1g BUT Nate also called for interference, PHI gets PS and 

scores.

12-11 HOME vs CAL 6-5 win. 1g1a Nate. -1 Jo. 

12-13 HOME vs BUF 5-1 win. Nate 2a Jo 1a.

12-16 IN WIN 2-6 loss. 1g Jo. both he and Nate -1.

12-17 HOME vs SJ 6-2 win. 2as Jo. 2g2a Nate plus a slashing penalty.

12-19 IN CHI 2-3 loss. 1a Jo, 1a Nate.

12-21 HOME vs OTT 6-4 win. Jo assists on Nate’s 1st Goal. Nate gets 4g1a. 

12-23 HOME vs ARI 4-1 win. Nothing for Jo. 1a and high sticking for Nate.

12-27 IN ARI 4-5 loss. Jo 1g, Nate 1g1a.

12-29 IN STL 2-1 win. 1a Jo

12-31 HOME vs SJ 3-1 win. 2a Nate. hooking penalty Jo.

January 

1-2 HOME vs NYI 5-4 OT win. Jo 1g1a. Nate 1g2a. 

1-4 IN DAL 5-4 OT win. 2g for Jo. 2g1a for Nate.

1-6 HOME vs FLA 4-8 loss. 1g Jo, 1a Nateside note Matty had 1g3a and 4minutes for roughing.

1-8 HOME vs BOS 4-3 SO win. 1a for Nate. Jo was on ice 28 minutes. Only Nate, Cale, Mikko and 

Toews for longer than him. 

1-10 HOME vs VGK 3-0 win. 1a Jo. 1aNate

1-13 AT TOR 5-3 win. Jo 1g1a. Nate 1g1a This is the game they were down 0-3 end of the first and JO is the one to start the comeback. Nate gets the GW goal.

1-15 AT MONT 3-4 loss. 1a Jo. 1a Nate. 1ST game back against last former team.

1-16 AT OTT 7-4 win. Nate 1a. Jo -1.

1-18 AT BOS 2-5 loss. 1g Nate. Jo -2.

1-20 AT PHI 7-4 win. Jo slashing penalty. Jo 1a. Nate 2g2a

1-24 HOME cs CAPS 6-2 win. Jo high sticking. Jo 1a. Nate 4g1a. ANOTHER DICK TRICK

1-26 HOME vs Kings 5-1 win. Jo 1a. Nate 1g1a.

February

All Star. Sid wearing Nate’s hoodie

2-5 AT MSG/RAGS 1-2 loss. Nate 1g.

2-6 AT NJ 3-5 loss. Jo 2s. Nate -1 on night.

2-8 AT CAR. 2-5 loss. Jo tripping. Jo interference. 

2-10 AT FLA 0-4 loss. 

2-13 AT CAPS 6-3 win. Nate 2as and hooking penalty.

2-15 AT TB 3-6 loss. 1a jo. 2a Nate.

2-18 HOME vs ARI 4-3 win. 1a jo. 1g1a tripping for Nate.

2-20 HOME vs VAN 3-1 win. 1a Nate.

2-22 IN DET 1-2 loss. Nate 1g. Jo tripping TWICE

2-24 HOME vs TOR 3-4 loss. 3a Nate.

2-27 HOME vs DAL 5-1 win Jo 1a. Nate 1g1a.

2-29 AT CHI. 5-0 win. Jo 1a. Nate 1g1a.

March 

3-2 AT NAS 1-5 loss. 1g Nate.

3-4 HOME vs CHI 5-0 win. Jo 1g1a. Nate 2g2a

3-6 HOME vs DET 7-2 win. Jo 1g1a. CALE HAT TRICK NIGHT. Nate goal 40 and 3a.

3-8 HOME vs MIN 2-1 win. 2a Nate.

3-12 AT CAL 6-2 win. Nate 1g1a.

3-13 AT VAN 4-3 OT win. JO OUT. Nate 1g1a.

3-16 AT EDM 3-2 win. Jo takes penalty shot and misses. Jo 1a. Nate 1a.

3-19 AT STL 4-3 win. 2a jo. 1a Nate.

3-22 HOME vs COL 6-1 win. 2a Jo. 1g1a Nate.

3-24 HOME vs PIT 5-4 OT WIN. THIS GAME. 1G3A for SID. 2G1A for JO- including the OT winner. 

1g2a for Nate including on both of Jo’s goals.

3-26 HOME vs MTL 1-2 loss. 1g Nate.

3-28 HOME vs RAGS 2-3 SO loss. Nate interference. 

4-30 HOME vs NASH 7-4 win. 1g1a Jo. 2g2a and interference for Nate.

April 

4-1 AT COLUM 1-4 loss. Talk about April Fool’s Day…

4-4 AT MIN 5-2 win. Jo hooking. Jo 2g1a. 1g2a Nate.

4-5 AT EDM 2-6 loss. PERRY scores 1st goal of game. THEN JO SCORES, assist from Nate. 

4-7 HOME vs DAL 4-7 loss. 1g Jo. 2a Nate.

4-9 HOME vs MIN 5-2 win. 3a for Jo 3g for NATE 1A

4-13 HOME vs win 0-7 LOSS. Nate hooking.

4-14 AT VGK 3-4 OT loss. Nate 1a.

4-18 HOME vs EDM. PERRY. Nate 1a. 2nd period JO gets the skate cut on his thigh. IS OUT 

PLAYOFFS.

4-21 AT WIN. Jo still out. 6-7 loss. 1g Nate.

4-23 AT WIN. Jo still out. 5-2 win. 1a Nate.

4-26 HOME vs WIN. Jo still out. 6-2 win. 1g 1a Nate.

4-28 HOME vs WIN. Jo still out. 5-1 win. 2a Nate. (was this the fight game???with all the blood?)

4-30 AT WIN. Jo still out. 6-3 win. 2a Nate.

May 

PLAYOFFS ROUND 2

5-7 AT DAL Jo still out. 4-3 OT Win. 1g1a Nate

5-9 AT DAL. Jo still out. 3-5 loss. Nate delay of game. 

5-11 HOME Jo still out. 1-4 loss. 1a Nate.

5-13 HOME JO IS BACK. 1-5 Loss. Jo assists on the 1 AVS goal. 

5-15 AT DAL 5-3 win. Tripping penalty jo. 1a Jo. 1g1a Nate.

5-17 HOME vs DAL 2-1 2OT loss. Jo 1a and 29 minutes played. 

23-24 season: career high goals for mac, assists and points. Played all games.

23-24 season: career high points for Drou. Career high assists. Most games in a season at 79.

June 

6-27: NHL awards in Vegas. Nate gets the Hart AND the Ted Lindsey. He says to media that Jo is his favorite teammate he has ever had.

July

July 1: Jo gets re-signed for 1year at 2.5mil.

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[destielplayshockey]

for those curious, here is the full season game schedule for the fic including outcomes (i.e. mild spoilers; the postseason schedule is not included in this post because i don’t want to give too much away after all):

October

6 Tue Home vs MTL [L] 9 Fri Away vs DAL [W] 11 Sun Away vs ARI [W] 13 Tue Away vs COL [L] 14 Wed Home vs OTT [W] 17 Sat Away vs DET [L-OT] 19 Mon Home vs PHI [W] 21 Wed Home vs ANA [W] 23 Fri Away vs TB [W] 25 Sun Away vs FLA [L] 26 Mon Home vs CAR [W] 28 Wed Home vs LA [L] 31 Sat Away vs VAN [W]

November

2 Mon Away vs CGY [W] 3 Tue Home vs BUF [W] 5 Thu Home vs BOS [L] 7 Sat Home vs NYR [W] 9 Mon Away vs STL [W] 11 Wed Away vs BUF [L] 13 Fri Home vs TB [W] 15 Sun Away vs NJ [L-OT] 18 Wed Home vs VAN [W] 20 Fri Home vs TOR [W] 22 Sun Home vs CGY [L] 25 Wed Away vs EDM [W] 27 Fri Away vs SJ [W] 30 Mon Home vs NJ [W]

December

2 Wed Away vs SJ [W] 3 Thu Away vs LA [L] 5 Sat Away vs ANA [W] 7 Mon Away vs WPG [W] 9 Wed Away vs CGY [L] 12 Sat Home vs NSH [W] 14 Mon Home vs MIN [L-OT] 15 Tue Home vs PIT [W] 17 Thu Away vs MTL [W] 19 Sat Away vs TOR [W] 21 Mon Away vs OTT [W] 23 Wed Home vs EDM [W] 28 Mon Home vs FLA [W] 29 Tue Away vs PIT [L]

January

2 Sat Away vs MIN [L] 4 Mon Away vs CHI [W] 7 Thu Away vs VGK [L] 9 Sat Home vs WSH [W] 10 Sun Away vs WSH [W] 12 Tue Home vs STL [W] 14 Thu Away vs CBJ [L-OT] 15 Fri Home vs CHI [W] 17 Sun Home vs COL [L] 19 Tue Away vs PHI [W] 21 Thu Away vs NSH [L]

(Note: so many days are missing from the end of Jan because of the bye week/ASW)

February

2 Tue Home vs CBJ [W] 3 Wed Away vs CAR [W] 6 Sat Away vs BOS [L] 8 Mon Home vs DAL [W] 10 Wed Home vs DET [L] 12 Fri Away vs NYR [W] 14 Sun Home vs VGK [W] 16 Tue Away vs PHI [W] 18 Thu Home vs ARI [W] 20 Sat Home vs SJ [W] 22 Mon Away vs OTT [W] 24 Wed Home vs WPG [W] 25 Away vs BOS [L] 28 Home vs NYR [W]

March

2 Tue Away vs NSH [L] 4 Thu Home vs BUF [W] 6 Sat Home vs MTL [W] 8 Mon Away vs CHI [W] 10 Wed Home vs DET [W] 13 Sat Away vs NJ [L] 14 Sun Home vs TOR [W] 16 Tue Away vs MIN [L-OT] 18 Thu Home vs NYR [W] 20 Sat Home vs BOS [L] 22 Mon Away vs TB [L] 24 Wed Home vs DAL [W] 25 Thu Away vs BUF [L] 28 Sun Away vs OTT [L] 30 Tue Away vs TOR [L]

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[itsjustascarecrow]

so. today marks a pretty special occasion for me. today officially marks the 5-year anniversary of the first LA Kings/hockey game i’ve ever been to. on Thursday, April 4th, 2013, my dad and i went to the Kings v. Wild game and saw Justin Williams score one minute and twenty nine seconds into the first period for what would eventually be the game-winning goal, as former Kings backup goaltender Jonathan Bernier posted a shutout.

so i’m making a post to sort of commemorate this achievement(? i guess you can call it that)--5 awesome years of being a hockey fan, and all the amazing games and events and players i’ve seen in these past 5 years.

first i’ll start w/ some totals (that do not include the game i’m going to tonight):

Games:

NHL: LAK (46); SJS (9); COL (5); STL (4); CBJ DAL (3); ANA ARI BOS CHI EDM MIN PIT (2); CAR CGY FLA NSH NYR PHI TBL TOR WSH WPG (1)

2012-13: 6 total (2 regular season, 4 playoff) 2013-14: 9 total (6 regular, 3 playoff) 2014-15: 8 total (all regular) 2015-16: 12 total (1 preseason, 10 regular, 1 playoff) 2016-17: 12 total (2 preseason, 10 regular)*’**

*2017 NHL All-Star Game (not included in total) **includes a non-LAK game (CBJ @ ANA)

AHL: ONT (6); BAK (2); CLE IWA SAR SDG (1)

2015-16: 4 total (2 regular, 2 playoff) 2016-17: 2 total (all regular)

NWHL: BOS NYR (1)

2016-17: 1 (regular)

Goals Scored:

NHL: -Kings: total - 127 by season:  2012-13: 18  2013-14: 28 2014-15: 24 2015-16: 30 2016-17: 27

-Opponent: total - 109 by season: 2012-13: 10 2013-14: 26 2014-15: 16 2015-16: 26 2016-17: 31

**CBJ @ ANA: 4-0 CBJ final score (not included in any above totals)

AHL: -Reign: total - 13 by season: 2015-16: 8 2016-17: 5

-Opponent: total - 9 by season: 2015-16: 8 2016-17: 1

NWHL: -Pride: total - 4 -Riveters: total - 3

largest amount of goals scored by a single team: 6 (Kings x3, Stars x1) number of shutouts: 9 (includes all leagues: Kings x4, Sharks x1, Penguins x1, Blue Jackets x1, Condors x1, Reign x1)

Wins vs. Losses:

NHL: Kings: 26 Opponent: 20 by season: 2012-13: 5-1 2013-14: 5-4 2014-15: 5-3 2015-16: 7-5 2016-17: 4-7**

**does not include CBJ @ ANA

AHL: Reign: 4 Opponent: 2 by season: 2015-16: 2-2 2016-17: 2-0

NWHL: Pride: 1 Opponent: 0

there’s probably a hell of a lot more info number-wise i could put on here, like which individuals we’ve seen score the most for and against each team, etc., but honestly idk if i have the patience to figure that out, lmao. also i’m sure there’s plenty of games we’ve been to where so-and-so or what’s-his-face got a milestone goal/point/game career total but again, can’t be bothered to go back and look it up. for those who may want more info tho, here’s a post i made a while ago that i update regularly w/ all the games i’ve been to w/ a final score and the goal-scorers.

for real tho like. i don’t wanna get all sappy and shit and suddenly turn this post all emotional (just watch me do so anyway) but i honestly cannot express how much this sport means to me. like insert tragic backstory(tm) here and how hockey was what saved me and all that jazz but shit like. i mean yeah this shit’s got it’s ups and downs but at least whenever i get frustrating about personal stuff, i can distract myself w/ a game. or if the game’s pissing me off, at least i’m not focusing on all the shit going on in my personal life. b/c before i started watching, i really.. didn’t have much, kinda?? 

basically i went through a major bought of depression throughout 2012 which sorta peaked in early 2013 w/ stuff i’d rather not discuss here, but if my dad hadn’t taken me to that game 5 years ago, i honestly don’t know if i’d still be around today. i felt like i’d lost a lot. nothing interested me anymore. my favorite band at the time broke up when i felt like i’d already hit rock bottom. i had like no outlet for what little strong emotion i did feel at the time b/c otherwise i just felt empty. but when Justin Williams scored that goal a minute and twenty nine freaking seconds into that game, i knew that was it. that’s what sealed the deal for me. 

i had zero idea what to expect, even w/ my dad giving me a basic rundown of the roster and some basic rules about the game. like we watched the wild warm up (b/c that’s where our seats were) and my dad kept pointing out Zach Parise to me damn-near every time he skated past us b/c he’s a former UND alumni, as is like half my family on my dad’s side, but after a while it was like “okay dad, i get it. Zach Parise. UND. pretty cool,” lmao. and then the game starts and it was so quiet. like i’ve been to like a million high school football games, a good number of pro baseball games, and one pro basketball game, but all of them were.. well a hell of a lot louder, for one. like people were watching the game, but at the same time they weren’t. people in and out of their seats all the time, tons of idle chit-chat, etc. but when that first puck dropped, people sat down and shut up. they watched, like. really watched. and when Williams scored, the utter elation of the entire building (save the wild fans of course), the horn, the “hey hey hey!” chant complete w/ fist-pumping--it was just. i honestly can’t even describe it properly. but what i can say was that it was the first time in a looong time i felt genuinely happy. 

and here i am exactly 5 years later. going back to Staples for my 47th Kings game. and i like to think i’ve seen some pretty wild shit in these past five years. league rule changes that ultimately changed the entire ASG format, amazing players both leaving and joining the league (i.e. Teemu Selanne, Auston Matthews), the 2014 Olympics, a few All-Star games, and a World Cup, the first paid pro women’s league and the U.S. women’s team fight for equitable wages, the first transgender athlete to play pro hockey (i.e. the amazing and inspirational Harrison Browne), a freaking expansion team in Vegas. 

and speaking of Vegas, i went to the first ever hockey games held in the new arena, and while it wasn’t the result we wanted, at least i got to spent two nights in a row in the coolest new arena in town, plus i got to see 3 native players on the ice in one game on the second night vs. the Avalanche, which is probably more than any other team/match-up in this league could boast. and i could not have been more proud.

i was there for Andy Andreoff’s NHL debut where he got into a fight w/ Matt Hendricks in his first shift on the ice. 

i accidentally met Matt Greene’s parents b/c his mom happened to notice my dad was wearing his jersey and asked for a picture. 

i ran into Bob Miller outside Staples and he let me see his 2014 Stanley Cup Championship ring, the same night they raised the banner. 

the first time i saw my next favorite team, the Avalanche, was three years ago on the 2-year anniversary of my first Kings game, and i took @gofredthefish​ along for the ride. 

i stood and cheered and cried for Mike Richards and Justin Williams on their return to LA after both had signed w/ the Capitals. 

i was there to see Jonathan Quick’s epic scorpion kick save against Winnipeg three seasons ago (the night before we drove down to San Deigo so i could catch an Of Mice & Men concern, then drive back to LA the following day so i could catch a flight to Bismarck, ND to visit family for senior year spring break).

i jokingly put a “native curse” San Jose’s bench before warmups back in 2014 during the first round of the playoffs, the night the Kings started their reverse sweep (as well as it being Tyler Toffoli’s 22nd birthday).

the first shootout i ever saw went to the Blues, courtesy of Troy Brouwer’s goal in the 7th round.

sent our 2014 Olympians off on a high note w/ a 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets where Robyn Regehr scored the gwg from right in front of where i was sitting.

went to my first game in Honda Center and the Ducks were gloriously shut out. (i was also one of maybe ten Blue Jackets fans in the entire building.)

saw Dwight King score on Marty Brodeur from the blue line, Alec Martinez score on the Avs twice on the same play, Milan Lucic’s first game in Staples Center as a King, got a video of the signature Nick Foligno/Sergei Bobrovsky Hug(tm)--twice, since they shut out the Ducks that one time, saw the home team get a 3-0 shutout in both my first NHL and AHL games, was there for the Luc Robitaille statue unveiling outside Staples, and stood less than 10 feet away from Cam Atkinson outside Staples before the 2017 ASG. 

i went to a Reign game where they knocked the San Diego Gulls out of the playoffs just a couple of weeks after i was released from the hospital after falling into a diabetic-induced coma (also i had a cold but i’ll be damned if i wasn’t gonna persevere).

i went to two separate You Can Play-sponsored LGBT+ Pride Nights for both the NHL and NWHL--and speaking of which, that particular NWHL Pride Night was my first ever women’s hockey game ever. and Boston kept their “undefeated since last january” record alive and well.

and the one moment that still makes me cry every time i think about it was when i saw Matt Duchene score his first goal of the season in 2015-16 in what would eventually be his first 30-goal season. i was sat in the second row right in front of where he threw himself into the glass in celebration, so i like to think we kinda celly’d together.

but best of all, i got to meet @hockeyacegrace earlier this season on Native American Heritage Night, and took @kylorenedict to the Kings’ opening night against the Flyers to kick off the 50-year anniversary of the First Expansion. and not to mention the many other wonderful friends i’ve made in this fandom, who also include (but are not limited to) @brandoncarlo, @jodrouin27, @sadchihuahua, @elzaechelon, @marianyossa, and @dominic-turgeon​. 

basically just. here’s to 5 gods damned years of selling my soul to this hell on ice. and gods damn it, here’s to 5 more.

[awkwardchick13]

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[kitnita]

"fuck me."   — SJS vs PHI   —   11.11.24

[morgansyorkie]

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Looking Ahead: Jared McCann Loving Life In Pittsburgh

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  McCann has been in that spot for the past three games now and has picked up 1G-3A in those games, with seven shots and a +6. He’s played at least 16 minutes in all three games – a huge bump from the 12 minutes he was getting in a third-line role – and has seen in increase in his peripherals: +0.3 shots/game and +0.4 blks & hits/game. The only downside to McCann’s new role is he’s no longer taking faceoffs, so those in faceoff leagues should tread carefully as he’s still listed as a centre. Beyond that, grab him and reap the rewards until he gets bumped back down.

  The Building Block (Buy now, sit back and enjoy the production)

Jakub Vrana, W, Washington Capitals (Available in a nice 69 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – He’s had a fairly inconsistent season, but Vrana’s really solidified his role as a second-line winger and contributor on the second power-play unit for Washington, which is a role rife for production; his average time on ice is relatively low at only 14:12/game, but on the season Vrana has put up 19G-22A (1G/3A on the PP) and has fired 131 shots on goal through his 67 games.

  Nobody should expect Vrana to suddenly jump up to 19 minutes/game through the end of the season, but his rate stats are fantastic: of qualified forwards (500+ minutes) at 5v5, Vrana sits 15th with 1.27 Goals/60 and 80th with 1.2 Assists/60, ranking 32nd overall in Points/60. That would reasonably project for an additional 8-9 points over the Caps’ remaining 15 games, but Vrana is also wielding a hot stick these days with 1G-3A in his past five games, so that projection is more of a floor. This late in the season at that ownership and with the Caps’ remaining schedule, he’s a strong consideration for a pickup.

  The Odd Man Out (His short-term value is cause for concern)

T.J. Brodie, D, Calgary Flames (Owned in 32 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – Brodie has been a top-pair defenseman with Mark Giordano for the past season and a half and before that reaped the benefits of playing with Dougie Hamilton; he’s cleared 30 points every season for the past six, averages 22:52/game for his career, and plays on a current division leader – so why worry?

  *dramatic pause*

  Rasmus Andersson.

In Brodie’s past five games, he’s seen ice time of 18:33, 22:46, 19:55, 20:32 and 18:06 – four of those well below his career average, but also below his season average of 21:42. He’s lost his top pairing role in three of those five games, with Andersson slipping onto the top pair, and Brodie has also ceded the point on the second power-play unit to Rasmus.

  There’s not much in the way of point production to be expected from Brodie, which is why he’s only 32% owned in the first place, but in the 15 games since February 1st (when Andersson started playing more), Brodie has put up only six points which is a significant drop off his average leading up to that mark.

    The Anchors (They’ll do nothing but disappoint even over the long haul)

James van Riemsdyk, W, Philadelphia Flyers (Owned in 52 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – A real disappointment for the bulk of the season, JvR has put up 19G-16A in 51 games and has stopped producing in the peripheral categories: 2.27 SOG/game this year compared to the 3.1/game he averaged in Toronto and 0.58 combined Hits & Blks/game compared to the 1.3/game as a Leaf.

  A large part of the disappointing production from JvR this season is the team around him, as he’s carried over the third-line winger/top power play net-front guy role that he had in Toronto, but he’s playing with players like Scott Laughton and Michael Raffl rather than Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau. The biggest concern with van Riemsdyk is that he’s shooting a career-high 16.4%, a full 4.6% higher than his career average, and taking so few shots.

  There may be some points in the very near future coming from JvR due to injuries on the Flyers, but as soon as Jakub Voracek returns, van Riemsdyk will slide back into the depths of mediocrity and poor production from whence he came. Drop him soon if not immediately.

    Love ‘Em (These squads are sure to pay dividends in the coming days)

Toronto – The Maple Leafs lead the way this week, with seven games upcoming between March 8th and 20th. Not only do they have a great schedule by getting the most games possible, but they get to play some defensive tire fires in Edmonton, Chicago, Philadelphia, Ottawa and Buffalo with their two remaining games coming against Nashville and Tampa Bay. They’ve scored five or more in five of their past ten games, and are loaded with fantasy studs – stock up.

  Washington – Like the Leafs, the Caps have a loaded schedule, with seven games in the period; unfortunately their seven games aren’t as enticing as Toronto’s, but the Caps will get to play against the Devils (twice!), Flyers and Pens, as well as the the Jets and Lightning (also twice!) Only three of their games come at home, but they should be filling nets for most of March.

  Arizona – Christian Dvorak is back, Vinnie Hinostroza is the hottest player on Earth, and the Coyotes are almost in a playoff position even with all the injuries they’ve suffered this season – absolutely wild to think about. In their past five games they’ve scored 17 times and have won four of five, and their upcoming schedule is both packed (six games) and has great matchups (Kings, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Lightning as well as the Blues.)

  Leave ‘Em (These squads will leave fantasy owners sorely disappointed in the short term)

Los Angeles – They’re essentially irrelevant from a fantasy perspective at this point in the season anyway, but the Kings’ schedule doesn’t help them any: the Kings play only five times between March 8th and 20th, including tough matchups against Arizona, Nashville and Winnipeg (as well as matches vs. the Ducks and Panthers.)

  Colorado – The Avs went back to a loaded top line/three non-scoring lines which hurt their fantasy appeal outside of the big 3, and like the Kings have a short schedule with only five games in this period. On the plus side, four of the five games Colorado play will be at home, and they face some soft competition in Anaheim, Buffalo and the Binghamton New Jersey Devils. Their other two games are against Carolina and Minnesota, with the game against the Wild coming on the road.

  Montreal – The start of Montreal’s next stretch comes in the worst way, with the second half of a road back-to-back (against Anaheim) kicking off their period. Because the Habs’ California road trip comes to an end Friday night, Montreal has a few extra days off this week, not playing again until the 12th (at home vs. Detroit.) They only have three games beyond that, playing the Islanders, Blackhawks and Flyers.

    March 8 to March 14

Best Bets

WPG 4.095 – Away CAR WSH – Home SJS BOS

ANH 3.9425 – Away ARI- Home MTL LAK NSH

WSH 3.905 – Away PIT PHI- Home NJD WPG

ARI 3.885 – Away CHI STL – Home LAK ANH

SJS 3.8575 – Away MIN WPG – Home STL FLA

  Steer Clear

VGK 2.0425 – Away VAN CGY – Home

CGY 2.1525 – Away – Home VGK NJD

VAN 2.205 – Away – Home VGK NYR

COL 2.415 – Away – Home BUF CAR

LAK 2.7975 – Away ARI ANH – Home NSH

  March 9 to March 15

Best Bets

CBJ 4.2525 – Away NYI – Home PIT BOS CAR

DAL 4.105 – Away BUF MIN – Home CHI VGK

TOR 4.1 – Away EDM – Home TBL CHI PHI

NYR 4.095 – Away EDM VAN CGY- Home NJD

PHI 4.0475 – Away NYI TOR- Home OTT WSH

  Steer Clear

MIN 2.1525 – Away – Home SJS DAL

FLA 2.1575 – Away SJS – Home DET

MTL 2.205 – Away NYI – Home DET

CAR 2.66 – Away NSH COL CBJ- Home

LAK 2.7975 – Away ARI ANH – Home NSH

  March 10 to March 16

Best Bets

CBJ 4.2575 – Away NYI BOS- Home BOS CAR

CGY 4.21 – Away WPG- Home VGK NJD NYR

TOR 4.195 – Away OTT- Home TBL CHI PHI

PIT 4.09 – Away BUF – Home BOS WSH STL

ARI 4.0425 – Away CHI STL – Home ANH EDM

  Steer Clear

VGK 1.9475 – Away CGY DAL – Home

COL 2.2575 – Away – Home CAR ANH

VAN 2.2575 – Away – Home NYR NJD

NSH 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS- Home

LAK 2.8975 – Away ANH – Home NSH FLA

  March 11 to March 17

Best Bets

MIN 4.41 – – Home SJS DAL NYR NYI

CBJ 4.2575 – Away NYI BOS – Home BOS CAR

BUF 4.2375 – Away CAR – Home DAL PIT STL

TOR 4.195 – Away OTT – Home TBL CHI PHI

EDM 4.1575 – Away ARI VGK- Home NYR NJD

  Steer Clear

BOS 2.6025 – Away CBJ WPG – Home CBJ

LAK 1.995 – Away – Home NSH FLA

FLA 2.66 – Away SJS LAK ANH- Home

VGK 2.0475 – Away DAL – Home EDM

NSH 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

  March 12 to March 18

Best Bets

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI- Home NYR NJD

DAL 4.1575 – Away BUF MIN – Home VGK VAN

PIT 4.09 – Away BUF – Home WSH STL PHI

BUF 4.2375 – Away CAR – Home DAL PIT STL

STL 3.995 – Away OTT PIT BUF – Home ARI

  Steer Clear

CAR 1.9625 – Away CBJ – Home BUF

COL 2.1 – Away – Home ANH NJD

OTT 2.1 – Away – Home STL TOR

BOS 2.6025 – Away CBJ WPG – Home CBJ

FLA 2.66 – Away SJS LAK ANH – Home

  March 13 to March 19

Best Bets

MIN 4.4625 – – Home DAL NYR NYI COL

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI – Home NYR NJD

PIT 4.285 – Away BUF CAR- Home STL PHI

DAL 4.1625 – Away MIN – Home VGK VAN FLA

NYI 4.1525 – Away DET MIN – Home MTL BOS

  Steer Clear

OTT 2.1 – Away – Home STL TOR

BOS 2.7925 – Away WPG NYI- Home CBJ

WSH 2.8025 – Away PHI TBL NJD- Home

NSH 2.8075 – Away LAK SJS – Home TOR

ARI 2.9025 – Away TBL – Home ANH EDM

  March 14 to March 20

Best Bets

MIN 4.4625 – – Home DAL NYR NYI COL

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI – Home NJD OTT

PIT 4.285 – Away BUF CAR – Home STL PHI

BUF 4.185 – Away CAR – Home PIT STL TOR

DAL 4.1625 – Away MIN – Home VGK VAN FLA

  Steer Clear

CHI 2.2525 – Away MTL – Home VAN

BOS 2.7925 – Away WPG NYI – Home CBJ

NSH 2.8075 – Away LAK SJS – Home TOR

EDM 2.85 – Away ARI VGK STL – Home

ARI 2.9025 – Away TBL – Home ANH EDM

      from All About Sports https://dobberhockey.com/hockey-home/looking-ahead/looking-ahead-jared-mccann-loving-life-in-pittsburgh/

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Fantasy: Week 32 positional rankings

October 3, 20181:21PM EDT

Reid and Mike pair up to review all of the fantasy takeaways from Round 31 before diving into all of the action coming up in Round 32. They start with a quick conversation about the surprisingly productive Round 31 which includes a quick side conversation about how to classify New England and we figure out what Mike has against Seattle. Shots are fired during their game-by-game review of Round 32 as both Reid and Mike poke fun at some of their player picks, but they take time to point out several budget options.

We’re coming down the home stretch.

The arrival of Week 32 means there are just four weeks left to make a run up the MLS Fantasy leaderboards. Let’s dive right in and look at the top players at each position.

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Goalkeepers

Despite conceding two goals to the New York Red Bulls in Week 31, Brad Guzan still managed to post a serviceable seven point fantasy score thanks his penalty-kick save on Kaku. He’s averaging over seven points per game across his last four outings, and with the Supporters’ Shield race red-hot, we can expect another big effort from Guzan on Saturday against the New England Revolution (3:30 pm ET | Univision, Twitter — Full TV & streaming info).

Rank Player Team Opponent Price 1  Brad Guzan ATL vs. NE $ 6.4 2  Alexander Bono TOR vs. VAN $ 6.0 3 Jesse Gonzalez DAL vs. ORL $ 4.9 4  Bill Hamid DC vs. CHI $ 8.1 5  Andre Blake PHI vs. MIN $ 8.2 6 Tim Melia SKC vs. LA $ 9.3 7 Evan Bush MTL vs. CLB $ 6.5 8 Nick Rimando RSL vs. POR $ 6.6 9 Stefan Frei SEA vs. HOU $ 8.0 10 Luis Robles RBNY at SJ $ 9.4

Defenders

Graham Zusi hasn’t made an impact on the scoresheet since Week 23, but he continues to churn out bonus points and he has a good matchup at home against the LA Galaxy (8:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info).

Rank Player Team Opponent Price 1 Graham Zusi SKC vs. LA $ 10.8 2 Leandro Gonzalez Pirez ATL vs. NE $ 8.7 3 Ike Opara SKC vs. LA $ 11.0 4 Reto Ziegler DAL vs. ORL $ 8.8 5 Keegan Rosenberry PHI vs. MIN $ 8.1 6 Matt Besler SKC vs. LA $ 10.7 7 Matt Hedges DAL vs. ORL $ 7.9 8 Michael Parkhurst ATL vs. NE $ 6.3 9 Frederic Brillant DC vs. CHI $ 5.5 10 George Bello ATL vs. NE $ 4.5 11 Chad Marshall SEA vs. HOU $ 9.3 12 Justen Glad RSL vs. POR $ 7.1 13 Justin Morrow TOR vs. VAN $ 6.5 14 Reggie Cannon DAL vs. ORL $ 7.7 15 Auston Trusty PHI vs. MIN $ 9.0 16 Walker Zimmerman LAFC at COL $ 7.5 17 Aaron Long RBNY at SJ $ 8.9 18 Harrison Afful CLB at MTL $ 10.0 19 Gregory van der Wiel TOR vs. VAN $ 7.1 20 Kemar Lawrence RBNY at SJ $ 7.8

Midfielders

Miguel Almiron was kept in check by the Red Bulls in Week 31, but he’s in a good spot to get back on track at home against the New England Revolution this week. Almiron leads all players with 268 fantasy points on the season and he’s in the captain conversation again after we all saw Toronto FC dismantle the Revs.

Rank Player Team Opponent Price 1 Miguel Almiron ATL vs. NE $ 12.5 2 Nicolas Lodeiro SEA vs. HOU $ 14.3 3 Ignacio Piatti MTL vs. CLB $ 11.3 4 Luciano Acosta DC vs. CHI $ 12.0 5 Borek Dockal PHI vs. MIN $ 10.6 6 Victor Vazquez TOR vs. VAN $ 8.9 7 Yamil Asad DC vs. CHI $ 9.4 8 Johnny Russell SKC vs. LA $ 8.3 9 Diego Valeri POR at RSL $ 10.5 10 Romain Alessandrini LA at SKC $ 12.2 11 Jonathan Osorio TOR vs. VAN $ 11.3 12 Julian Gressel ATL vs. NE $ 11.4 13 Saphir Taider MTL vs. CLB $ 10.6 14 Albert Rusnak RSL vs. POR $ 12.3 15 Lee Nguyen LAFC at COL $ 9.4 16 Joao Plata RSL vs. POR $ 11.5 17 Federico Higuain CLB at MTL $ 7.4 18 Haris Medunjanin PHI vs. MIN $ 10.2 19 Santiago Mosquera DAL vs. ORL $ 9.0 20 Jefferson Savarino RSL vs. POR $ 11.2 21 Michael Barrios DAL vs. ORL $ 11.0 22 Jonathan dos Santos LA at SKC $ 11.5 23 Benny Feilhaber LAFC at COL $ 7.2 24 Kaku RBNY at SJ $ 7.6 25 Yoshimar Yotun ORL at DAL $ 11.5 26 Victor Rodriguez SEA vs. HOU $ 5.7 27 Fafa Picault PHI vs. MIN $ 9.2 28 Damir Kreilach RSL vs. POR $ 12.0 29 Paul Arriola DC vs. CHI $ 8.0 30 Daniel Royer RBNY vs. SJ $ 8.9

Forwards

Sebastian Giovinco has scored nine or more points in each of his last seven starts. That type of consistency justifies his lofty $ 14 million price tag, and there’s no reason to think the Atomic Ant slows down with TFC in a must-win spot against a spiraling Vancouver side on Saturday (5 pm ET | TSN — Full TV & streaming info).

Rank Player Team Opponent Price 1 Sebastian Giovinco TOR vs. VAN $ 14.0 2 Josef Martinez ATL vs. NE $ 13.1 3 Wayne Rooney DC vs. CHI $ 12.3 4 Carlos Vela LAFC at COL $ 12.1 5 Zlatan Ibrahimovic LA at SKC $ 13.6 6 Bradley Wright-Phillips RBNY at SJ $ 10.4 7 Raul Ruidiaz SEA vs. HOU $ 10.2 8 Maximiliano Urruti DAL vs. ORL $ 8.8 9 Hector Villalba ATL vs. NE $ 10.6 10 Darwin Quintero MIN at PHI $ 14.0 11 Lucas Janson TOR vs. VAN $ 8.4 12 Cory Burke PHI vs. MIN $ 7.7 13 Diego Rossi LAFC at COL $ 10.0 14 Quincy Amarikwa MTL vs. CLB $ 4.7 15 Cristian Colman DAL vs. ORL $ 4.0 16 Gyasi Zardes CLB at MTL $ 7.1 17 Nemanja Nikolic CHI at DC $ 10.5 18 Chris Wondolowski SJ vs. RBNY $ 6.2 19 Gerso Fernandes SKC vs. LA $ 8.9 20 Mauro Manotas HOU at SEA $ 8.9

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The Sharks Got Scarier

Since the 2008-09 season, no NHL team had played with more than one former winner of the Norris Trophy, given to the league’s top defenseman, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.1 But all that changed last week when the San Jose Sharks shook the NHL by trading for Erik Karlsson, among the league’s most coveted defensemen.

Karlsson — a two-time Norris Trophy winner and the league’s highest scoring defenseman since the beginning of the 2009-10 season2 — will be joining a defensive core that already features Brent Burns, the uber-bearded, gap-toothed wonder who won the 2016-17 Norris Trophy while scoring 29 goals for San Jose. The move obviously makes the Sharks a better and more offensively dangerous team, but the extent to which it does so has the potential to be historic.

Last season’s numbers don’t paint a full picture. Both defensemen had relatively down years offensively: Burns and Karlsson each had their lowest goal totals since the 2012-13 season.3 Each player also experienced a dip in goals versus threshold (GVT):4 Burns posted his worst mark (13.0) since 2013-14, while Karlsson had his worst season (9.9) since 2012-13. But each player is still very much in the prime of his career: Burns is 33 years old, while Karlsson is just 28. And just look at what they did in the two seasons before last year.

During the 2016-17 season, Burns’s GVT was 24.1, while Karlsson’s was 19.7 — the highest two values among defensemen that season and some of the highest in the league since the lockout of 2004-05. The harmonic mean — a special kind of mean that balances between the two values being averaged, so as to capture true tandems (rather than one-man shows) — for the two was 21.7, which would place them among the greatest blueline duos in NHL history if they repeated it as teammates.5 In the previous season, they were collectively even better: Burns’s GVT was 23.5, Karlsson’s was 21.5, and their harmonic mean was 22.4

It’s unlikely that both Burns and Karlsson will play to those levels again in 2018-19, but if they were able to match their tallies from the either of the two preceding seasons, they would become one of the most prolific defense tandems by the harmonic mean of GVT in the NHL dating back to at least 1951.

Burns/Karlsson could claim a spot among the top D tandems

The top defensemen duos by the harmonic mean of their goals versus threshold*, 1951-2018, compared with the output of new San Jose Sharks teammates Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson in recent seasons

Top defensemen duos in NHL history goals vs. threshold Year Team Player duo individual Harmonic Mean 1976-77 MTL Larry Robinson 29.6 27.9 Guy Lapointe 26.3 1974-75 BOS Bobby Orr 46.2 25.4 Carol Vadnais 17.5 1970-71 BOS Bobby Orr 47.1 25.1 Dallas Smith 17.1 1974-75 MTL Guy Lapointe 23.8 23.1 Serge Savard 22.4 1993-94 NYR Brian Leetch 23.2 22.3 Sergei Zubov 21.5 1985-86 PHI Mark Howe 26.0 22.0 Brad McCrimmon 19.0 2007-08 DET Nicklas Lidstrom 25.0 22.0 Brian Rafalski 19.6 1975-76 NYI Denis Potvin 27.7 21.6 Jean Potvin 17.7 1973-74 BOS Bobby Orr 40.4 21.4 Carol Vadnais 14.6 1995-96 DET Nicklas Lidstrom 21.4 21.3 Paul Coffey 21.3 Burns and Karlsson over the past four seasons Year team Player duo individual Harmonic Mean 2015-16 SJS Brent Burns 23.5 22.4 OTT Erik Karlsson 21.5 2016-17 SJS Brent Burns 24.1 21.7 OTT Erik Karlsson 19.7 2014-15 SJS Brent Burns 15.1 15.0 OTT Erik Karlsson 15.0 2017-18 SJS Brent Burns 13.0 11.2 OTT Erik Karlsson 9.9

*GVT is estimated for seasons since 2015-16.

Sources: Hockey Abstract, Hockey-Reference.com

Before the Karlsson acquisition, San Jose already got a lot of production from its blueliners: With Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic (a regular recipient of Norris Trophy votes), Shark defensemen scored 199 combined points last season, which ranked third in the NHL behind the Nashville Predators (206) and the Minnesota Wild (200). Adding Karlsson, who has averaged 0.83 points per game in his career, makes the Sharks the smart bet to lead the way in points from defensemen in 2018-19.

If the Sharks are able to eclipse 200 points from its defensemen, it too would be historic: Since the NHL lockout of 1994-95, just 21 teams have accomplished that feat.6 It happened just 14 times during the aughts and has been achieved just six times since the beginning of this decade.

The knock on Karlsson early in his career was that, while impressive in the offensive zone, he lacked something in the defensive zone. His zone starts tell a different story, however — in each of the past five seasons, more than 44 percent of the faceoffs for which Karlsson has been on the ice have taken place in his defensive zone, indicating a vote of confidence by the Ottawa Senators coaching staff in their best player’s defensive abilities.

The addition of Karlsson should also vastly improve San Jose’s power plays. Among the 11 teams that finished with 100 or more points during the 2017-18 season, the Sharks had the third-worst power-play percentage, scoring on just 20.6 percent of their chances. Of the 518 points Karlsson has scored in his career, 195 have come on the man advantage. Tacking on an additional 0.3 power-play points per game should vastly improve the prospects of a team that was perfectly mediocre with the man advantage in 2017-18.

A player of Karlsson’s ability would make any team in the NHL better. The Sharks hope that a player of Karlsson’s ability makes them so much better that they’re finally able to get over the hump as perennial would-have-beens to win their first Stanley Cup.

Neil Paine contributed research.

from News About Sports https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-sharks-got-scarier/

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Yahoo Fantasy Hockey draft kit: Rankings, busts and more

Blessed with the No. 1 pick in your Yahoo fantasy hockey draft? There’s only one player you need to think about drafting, and that’s Edmonton’s Conor McDavid. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

We’re here to help you get ready for Fantasy Hockey season. Our draft kit has advice for newbies as well as seasoned pros, so you’ll know what to do when you’re on the clock.

Looking for a quick way to prep before making your picks, check out our rankings or try a mock draft because practice makes perfect. Want to dive deeper, we’ve rounded up all our tips below from our experts and partners (NHL.com, RotoWire and Rotoworld) so you can study and come out ahead of the competition.

The only way you’ll miss out is if you don’t play. There are two options for getting started: Joining a league or creating your own, either of which can be done on our award-winning mobile app for iOS or Android as well as on desktop. So sign up now and let the fun begin.

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Where to start your draft prep

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Position Previews

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Expert Analysis

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Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Tuesday picks

TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 17: Justin Schultz #4 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 17, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

By Sasha Yodashkin

There’s no shortage of options available during Tuesday’s 11-game slate. While matchups and injuries both play major roles in determining daily production, a slate this large also inevitably offers a number of players that are simply underpriced compared to their usual output. Finding the right mix of these indicators is key to maximizing value.

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GOALIE

Cam Ward, CAR at FLA ($24): Ward has been trending down lately, but his corresponding drop in price creates an opportunity to buy low in this favorable matchup. The veteran owns a stellar 1.26 GAA in his past four meetings with the Panthers, and that success isn’t surprising considering Florida’s 24th-ranked offense has managed just 2.46 goals per game this season. Ward should be able to approach the production of upper-echelon alternatives at a fraction of the cost.

Goalie to Avoid

Devan Dubnyk, MIN vs. SJ ($33): In eight appearances since beating the Sharks on Mar. 5, Dubnyk has managed just 4.9 fantasy points per game while being held to one victory. While the excellent form he has displayed for most of this campaign suggests Dubnyk will get things back on track at some point, it’s best to wait for him to regain some confidence before rolling him out against one of the six other teams on the slate over the 90-point threshold.

CENTER

Bryan Little, WPG vs. PHI ($15): Little’s average of 6.8 fantasy points per contest is better than that of 37 centers priced at $15 or above, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down with two goals and three assists in his past three games. That combination of season-long output and momentum would make Little a strong option against any opponent, but his value is magnified even further in this matchup with a Flyers team that has surrendered 2.94 goals per game. All signs point to another strong performance from the underpriced pivot here.

Center to Avoid

Nick Bonino, PIT at BUF ($18): While Bonino is projected to handle second line duties in the absence of Evgeni Malkin (shoulder), he’s going to have a difficult time living up to his increased $18 valuation. With Scott Wilson and Chris Kunitz projected to flank him, Bonino isn’t surrounded by enough skill to expect an improvement on his pedestrian season rate of 0.43 points per game.

WING

J.T. Miller, NYR at NJ ($17): Miller is another perennially undervalued player primed to take advantage of an inferior opponent. The 2011 first rounder’s best campaign to date has earned him a dangerous second-line role alongside Mika Zibanejad and Rick Nash, and he should have no problem capitalizing on that role against a Devils team that has dropped 12 of its past 13 games while allowing 17 goals in the past four. Ponying up $19 for Nash is also a good idea, as the power forward’s 25 shots over the past six games suggest it won’t be long until he ends his nine-game goal drought.

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Ondrej Palat, TB vs. ARI ($16): Palat’s role continues to increase as his team looks to make a late playoff push. He has skated north of 20 minutes in 11 of his last 12 games, including a season-high 26:16 in Saturday’s regulation loss to the Capitals. The winger’s heavy usage on the first line and top power-play unit is likely to pay off against a Coyotes team that ranks 27th in both goals allowed per game and penalty killing at 3.17 and 77.6 percent, respectively.

Wings to Avoid

Teuvo Teravainen, CAR at FLA ($17): A third of Teravainen’s 36 points have come on the power play, but he’s unlikely to find success with the extra man against a Panthers team that boasts a league-best 86.3 success rate on the penalty kill. With the Finnish winger already struggling to justify his $17 valuation due to modest offensive output, this matchup makes avoiding him even more of a no-brainer.

Zach Parise, MIN vs. SJ ($21): Parise’s poor play has contributed to the Wild dropping seven of their past eight games. The 32-year-old veteran has been showing his age with just four points and a minus-2 rating over that stretch, but he still costs a hefty $21. Expect him to once again fall well short of living up to that value against a Sharks team that ranks second with just 2.29 goals allowed per game.

DEFENSE

Alex Pietrangelo, STL at COL ($20): Pietrangelo has been among the top producers at his position since Kevin Shattenkirk was dealt to Washington, and there’s little reason for that to change against the worst team in the NHL. Shattenkirk’s absence has allowed Pietrangelo to flourish on the power play, where the St. Louis blueliner has racked up two goals and four assists in 11 games. The rest of his across-the-board contributions have featured another three helpers at even strength, suggesting the two-time 51-point scorer will be dangerous in all situations against an Avalanche squad that has allowed a league-high 3.28 goals per game.

Justin Schultz, PIT at BUF ($25): Schultz has done a terrific job on the top power-play unit with Kris Letang (upper body) unavailable, notching five of his eight points over the past nine games with the extra man. His 28 shots in that span suggest Schultz’s production is sustainable, especially against a Sabres team that ranks 28th on the penalty kill and allows the most shots on goal. Malkin’s absence will make some think twice about using other top-end Penguins, but the team still possesses more than enough high-skill weapons to take advantage of Buffalo’s penalty killing woes.

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Defensemen to Avoid

Matt Niskanen, WAS vs. CGY ($18): Niskanen has struggled over the past nine games, managing just two assists with 16 shots, 10 blocks and an even rating. Your $18 can go much further than this low-upside option facing an opponent that has won 12 of its past 13 games.

Jakob Chychrun, ARI at TB ($17): Chychrun’s Coyotes are outclassed by a Tampa Bay team that will be desperate for a win to bolster its playoff hopes, which doesn’t bode well for his minus-10 rating. While the 18-year-old rookie has displayed some decent offensive instincts, his 19 points are the fewest among all blueliners priced at $17 or above except Trevor van Riemsdyk. Chychrun likely has a bright future, but he’s overpriced at the moment.

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Week of January 9-16

  Great Options 

John Gibson-Anaheim Ducks

Schedule: Tue vs. DAL, Thu @ COL, Sat @ ARZ, Sun vs. STL

Gibson got off to a rocky start this season, but he’s showing signs of turning things around. He’s currently riding a three-game winning streak and he hasn’t lost in regulation since Dec. 17 (5-0-3) and he’s given up just two goals in his last two games. With four games on the schedule and two of those coming against Colorado and Arizona, Gibson should be a rock-solid fantasy play. He has a 15-9-7 record with a 2.48 goals-against-average and a .913 save percentage this season.

Carey Price-Montreal Canadiens

Schedule: Mon vs. WSH, Wed @ WPG, Thu @ MIN, Sat vs. NYR

Price has just one win in his last four games, but he’s come up with some solid performances in defeat. Of course, that doesn’t matter to his fantasy owners, but it shows that there’s potential for positive results in the near future. The Canadiens have a several injuries to key players, but they’ve still managed to pick up points on their long road trip. Returning home will do them some good, even though they’ll be playing against quality opponents. Price has a 2.02 goals-against-average and a .930 save percentage this season. He’s a quality fantasy option.

Braden Holtby-Washington Capitals

Schedule: Mon @ MTL, Wed vs. PIT, Fri vs. CHI, Sun vs. PHI

The Capitals are one of the few teams that have four games on the schedule this week, which makes Holtby an interesting play. The thing is, the games on the schedule won’t be walks in the park. Winning in Montreal is never easy and home dates against the Penguins, Blackhawks and Flyers won’t be easy either. Holtby’s 2-0-1 in his last three decisions, but that doesn’t include a no-decision against the Leafs that saw him get the hook after allowing three goals on eight shots. He was able to bounce back in that 5-0 shutout win against Columbus. I expect him to be ready for the heavy workload this week.

Sergei Bobrovsky-Columbus Blue Jackets

Schedule: Tue @ CAR, Fri @ TB, Sat @ FLA

The Blue Jackets saw their 16-game winning streak come to an end earlier this week. Bobrovsky came back down to earth in that loss to the Capitals, as he was pulled early. After the game, head coach John Tortorella admitted that they’d played Bobrovsky more frequently because of the winning streak. Don’t be surprised if the starter plays less back-to-backs over the next little while. That won’t change the fact that he’s one of the top fantasy goalies this season. Bobrovsky should get a couple of solid matchups this week. He’ll likely face a mediocre Hurricanes team and either the banged-up Lightning or Panthers.

Good Options

Devan Dubnyk-Minnesota Wild

Schedule: Thu vs. MTL, Sat @ DAL, Sun @ CHI

The Wild will enjoy three days between games, as they’ll be “off” from Jan. 9-11 before returning to action on the 12th. Dubnyk’s been rolling for a while. He’s given up eight goals in his last two outings, but he’s managed to win 11 of his last 12. Look for him to get two starts, both against difficult matchups, this week. Dubnyk has a 20-7-3 record with a 1.83 goals-against-average and a.939 save percentage this season. He’s a solid fantasy option.

Martin Jones-San Jose Sharks

Schedule: Tue @ EDM, Wed @ CGY, Sat vs. STL

Jones has dropped three straight games going into Saturday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Jones has given up 10 goals during that span. Even though he’s slumping, he’ll get an opportunity to right the ship with two road games in Alberta before taking on the Blues at home on Saturday. Jones has a 19-13-2 record with a 2.19 goals-against-average and a .917 save percentage this season.

Cam Talbot-Edmonton Oilers

Schedule: Tue vs. SJ, Thu vs. NJ, Sat vs. CGY

Talbot is 1-1-1 in his last three games, but his schedule sets him up nicely for the upcoming week. With all three of his games coming at home, Talbot has potential to come up with a big fantasy week. He’s 2-0-1 in his last three home games and he hasn’t given up more than two goals in any of those games. He has an overall record of 19-11-6, and he’ll enter his next start with a 2.48 goals-against-average and a .919 save percentage.

Tuukka Rask-Boston Bruins

Schedule: Tue @ STL, Thu @ NSH, Sat vs. PHI

Rask is coming off back-to-back losses to the New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers, but there’s no doubt that he gives the Bruins their best chance at a victory each and every night. The Bruins have three games next week and I’d expect him to play in each one of those contests. The Blues, Predators and Flyers are far from being easy outs, but they’ve also lacked consistency in 2016-17. A three-win week is unlikely for Rask, but I could see him coming away with two victories. He has a 19-9-3 record with a 2.00 goals-against-average and a .926 save percentage.

Avoid these Netminders

Andrei Vasilevskiy-Tampa Bay Lightning

Schedule: Thu vs. BUF, Fri vs. CBJ

Many Lightning fans expect the team to part ways with Ben Bishop because he’s a free agent and Vasilevskiy is the goalie of the future. Unfortunately for the Bolts, Vasilevskiy’s play has left a lot to be desired. He’s dropped three games in a row and he’s given up at least four goals during that span. He has a 10-8-2 record with a 2.82 goals-against-average and a .908 save percentage. Fantasy GMs simply can’t trust him right now.

Calvin Pickard-Colorado Avalanche

Schedule: Thu vs. ANA, Sat vs. NSH

Pickard and the Avalanche finally put their five-game losing streak to bed on Friday night, but that doesn’t mean their outlook is very positive.  With Semyon Varlamov on the shelf, Pickard has started seven consecutive games, which means he’ll continue to play a lot while Colorado’s starter is out. Unfortunately for his fantasy stock, the Avalanche don’t win enough games to make Pickard relevant in standard leagues. He has a 7-11-1 record with a 3.06 goals-against-average and a .902 save percentage.

Cory Schneider-New Jersey Devils

Schedule: Mon vs. FLA, Thu @ EDM, Fri @ CGY

Schneider’s won two of his last three games, but his struggles this have been consistent and real. The Devils give up too many scoring opportunities and they don’t score enough goals to pile up victories. Expect him to be between the pipes for two of the three games this week, but don’t expect him to put up many fantasy points. Schneider has a 12-13-5 record with a 2.81 goals-against-average and a .905 save percentage this season.

Mike Condon-Ottawa Senators

Schedule: Thu vs. PIT, Sat vs. TOR

Condon continues to fill in as the starter in Ottawa, while Craig Anderson is away from the team for personal reasons. Condon comes out of the break riding a three-game losing streak. He’ll likely get the start in both games against Pittsburgh and Toronto, but that still won’t make him a great fantasy option. He has an 8-5-3 record with a 2.36 goals-against-average and a .917 save percentage.