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Koskinen's three-game winning streak snappedMikko Koskinen allowed three goals on 29 shots in Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Advice: Koskinen was in fact perfect at even-strength tonight, getting beat three times on Vancouver power plays while Bo Horvat put one into an empty-net. The loss breaks a three-game winning streak for Koskinen, dropping his record to 11-4-1 with a 2.18 goals-against-average and a .928 save percentage. Rotoworld.comMikko Koskinen Edm - G -
Five-game winning streak for MarkstromJacob Markstrom allowed two goals on 22 shots in Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Advice: It was a fairly quiet night for Markstrom who didn’t have much of a chance on either of Edmonton’s goals after both Jujhar Khaira and Connor McDavid provided beautiful assists. The 28-year-old Markstrom has now won five straight games, improving his record to 13-9-3 with a 3.01 goals-against-average and a .904 save percentage. It could be a sneaky good time to pick up the Swedish goaltender. Rotoworld.comJacob Markstrom Van - G -
Nugent-Hopkins scores in lossRyan Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal in Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Advice: Jujhar Khaira had the slick centering feed to Nugent-Hopkins for the latter’s 11th goal of the season. The 25-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has 13 points in his last 15 games, bringing him to 31 points in 34 games this season. Alex Chiasson also scored in this one. Rotoworld.comRyan Nugent-Hopkins Edm - C,LW -
1G, 1A for Brock Boeser vs. EDMBrock Boeser scored a goal and assisted on another in Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Advice: Working a power play, Boeser skated the puck into Edmonton’s zone before firing off a hard wrister to beat Mikko Koskinen and give Vancouver their first lead of the night. Boeser then capped off his night with the secondary assist on Elias Pettersson’s seventh goal of the season, and Vancouver’s third on the man-advantage tonight. Boeser sits at 12 goals and 22 points in 23 games this season. Alex Edler and Bo Horvat also scored in this one. Rotoworld.comBrock Boeser Van - RW -
Corey Crawford suffers a concussionCorey Crawford suffered a concussion in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Advice: This is not good news for Crawford or the Blackhawks as Crawford suffered a concussion on December 23 last year, forcing him to miss the rest of the season and the start of the 2018-19 campaign as he sat out the last 47 games in 2017-18 and the first five contests this season. He is out indefinitely. Rotoworld.comCorey Crawford Chi - GDay-to-Day -
Vasilevskiy gives up five in OT loss to JetsAndrei Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 42 shots in Sunday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Advice: Vasilevskiy started off his night with a gorgeous end-to-end feed to Ondrej Palat who found Alex Killorn for the goal. The Lightning and Jets then traded goals for the rest of the night until Mark Scheifele beat the Russian netminder in the extra frame to end it. It's Vasilevskiy's first loss since Nov. 10. His record falls to 10-3-2 with a 2.38 goals-against-average and a .928 save percentage. Rotoworld.comAndrei Vasilevskiy TB - G -
Hellebuyck fights back for OT win over TampaConnor Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 46 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Advice: It was a busy night for Hellebuyck but he saved his best for last, stopping 17 of 18 shots in the final frame to push this one far enough for his teammates to pull one out in overtime. It's been a very average season for Winnipeg's starter but he'll see his record improve to 15-8-1 with a 2.89 goals-against-average and a .908 save percentage. Rotoworld.comConnor Hellebuyck Wpg - G -
2G, 1A for Nikolaj Ehlers vs. TampaNikolaj Ehlers scored two goals and added an assist in Sunday’s 5-4 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Advice: Ehlers started off his night with a secondary assist on Mathieu Perreault’s first period goal with 17 seconds left in the frame. Ehlers then capped off his night with a goal in the last minute of the second, and the tying goal with just under six minutes left in regulation. The 22-year-old winger is now up to 12 goals and 24 points in 33 games this season. Mark Scheifele scored the winner in the overtime period. Rotoworld.comNikolaj Ehlers Wpg - LW,RW -
1G, 1A for Stamkos in OTL vs. JetsSteven Stamkos scored a goal and assisted on another in Sunday’s 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg Jets.
Advice: Ondrej Palat fed Stamkos at the top of the right circle for the one-timer, his 16th goal of the season. Stamkos then capped off his night on Nikita Kucherov’s goal in the final frame. The 28-year-old Stamkos has been lights out recently, scoring nine goals in his last nine games, bringing him to 35 points in 34 games this season. Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson also scored in this one. Rotoworld.comSteven Stamkos TB - C,RW -
Del Zotto a scratch on Sunday night vs. EDMMichael Del Zotto will be a healthy scratch on Sunday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
Advice: This will be the sixth straight time that he sits as a scratch. Alex Biega and Tim Schaller will also sit. Rotoworld.comMichael Del Zotto Van - D -
Erik Gudbranson (back) back on SundayIt appears that Erik Gudbranson will return to the lineup on Sunday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
Advice: Gudbranson missed two games due to back spams. He has no fantasy value with just two goals and eight points in 30 games this season. Rotoworld.comErik Gudbranson Van - D -
Cam Ward drops game in relief of CrawfordCam Ward allowed five goals on 35 shots in Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Advice: Ward entered the game just before the end of the opening period after starter Corey Crawford was forced to leave the contest after a collision. With the Blackhawks holding a lead at the time of Ward’s entrance, he’ll be the one to suffer the loss. His record falls to 4-5-4 with a 4.18 goals-against-average and a .883 save percentage. Rotoworld.comCam Ward Chi - G -
Martin Jones pulled in win over ChicagoMartin Jones allowed three goals on four shots before getting pulled in Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Advice: It was a terrible start for Jones who barely lasted half a period, getting pulled after Brendan Perlini beat him at the 12:54 mark of the opening frame with the Blackhawks up 3-2. Aaron Dell was able to enter the game and settle things down, going perfect the rest of the way as the Sharks fought back for the win. Jones’ record will remain at 13-7-3 but he’ll see his goals-against-average rise to 2.97 and his save percentage drop to .893. Rotoworld.comMartin Jones SJ - G -
Alex DeBrincat scores vs. SharksAlex DeBrincat scored a goal in Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Advice: The Blackhawks had a big first period, starting with DeBrincat’s goal 2:34 into the game that just squeaked through Martin Jones. Dylan Strome scored less than a minute later before Brendan Perlini got his first goal and point as a Blackhawks to end the period. The Blackhawks blew 2-0 and 3-2 leads in this one, and lost starter Corey Crawford to an undisclosed injury. DeBrincat is now sitting at 14 goals and 26 points in 35 games this season. Rotoworld.comAlex DeBrincat Chi - LW,RW -
Three-point night for Brent Burns in winBrent Burns picked up three helpers in Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Advice: Burns started off his night with a secondary assist on Melker Karlsson’s third goal of the season before getting a primary assist on Evander Kane’s 10th of the season. The 33-year-old Burns then capped off his night with another primary assist, this time on a goal by Kevin Labanc. Burns is now riding a three-game point streak, improving his point total to 34 in 34 games this season. Marcus Sorensen, Logan Couture and Barclay Goodrow also scored in this one. Rotoworld.comBrent Burns SJ - D -
Oilers set to scratch Zykov on SundayValentin Zykov will scratch Valentin Zykov on Sunday night against the Vancouver Canucks.
Advice: Zykov has three points in 16 games this season, failing to pick up a point in three games as an Oiler. Ty Rattie and Chris Wideman will also be scratched. Rotoworld.comValentin Zykov Edm - LW,RW -
Eichel racks up four points in win vs. BruinsJack Eichel accounted for two goals and two assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over Boston.
Advice: Eichel, who was born in Massachusetts and played college hockey for Boston University, put on a show in his homecoming. That's nothing new, though, as far as this season is concerned. Eichel has nine goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. He is up to 14 goals and 31 helpers through 34 games this season. Rotoworld.comJack Eichel Buf - C -
Linus Ullmark stops 35 shots in win over BOSLinus Ullmark blocked 35 shots in a 4-2 win over Boston on Sunday.
Advice: Ullmark was great in the contest, especially early when he stopped 14 shots in the first period. He has won his last two outings to lift his record to 7-1-3 on the year. Rotoworld.comLinus Ullmark Buf - G -
Tuukka Rask allows late goal in loss to BUFTuukka Rask stopped 23 of 26 shots in a 4-2 loss to Buffalo on Sunday.
Advice: Rask was beaten by Jeff Skinner for the game-winning goal at the 16:29 mark of the third period. The Sabres only had eight shots on target in the third period and ended up with three goals, including an empty-netter. The defeat ended Rask's modest two-game win streak and it drops his record to 8-7-2 on the year. Rotoworld.comTuukka Rask Bos - G -
Torey Krug scores in loss to SabresTorey Krug scored his third goal of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Buffalo.
Advice: Krug tied the game at 13:21 mark of the third period, but the Sabres answered back with two straight goals to make sure the match didn't go to overtime. Boston's other marker was scored by fellow defender Steven Kampfer. Rotoworld.comTorey Krug Bos - D
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