Are you ready for the playoffs? Read this column to the end. As always, we rely heavily on our best friend, our schedules.
4 game streamers
Vegas and Anaheim are the only two teams playing four times next week.
There are two players in particular that the Ducks are keeping an eye on. trevor zegras I will be back from my injury soon. On the surface, things clearly aren't going too well for the forward, who missed much of the season with injury. However, in a very limited sample of games, he had a positive impact on Anaheim's expected goal production. The big question is whether his return will have a positive impact on the world. troy terry.Otherwise, there's no Ducks forward that catches my eye, really now. Mr. Frank Batrano Naturally, his scoring ability has declined, leo carlson He left Wednesday night's game with an injury.
The Golden Knights are a very interesting team for us considering their schedule. This week they have four acts, including one light evening appearance. Only two games are scheduled for next week, but they will be back in action on a bright night. Fantasy Fast forward to his final game of the season, Las Vegas will have his six games played in two weeks, and he will have four more bright night games.
Two skaters stand out in Vegas. William Carlson and anthony mantha. Carlson continues to be quietly effective. He expects Karlsson to be used more defensively once Tomas Hertl returns from injury, which could negatively impact his production. But there's a good chance someone on that second line will shift to his line, which brings possibilities. His role in PP1 is similar, and Hertl should also be included there. Hertl's return may not come until the second or third (and final) week of the playoffs, but the Golden Knights still have a very favorable schedule at that point. This is when we should pay attention to people like Mansa. He's still not a big player on the scoresheet, but if he can earn time in Hertl's side with equal strength, that should change.
We'll have more details on the four-game stream next Friday for the week of April 1st (and beyond), but with the playoffs in mind, we want everyone to be able to plan as far in advance as possible That's what I think. The Islanders, Wild, Devils, and Lightning will all go from two-game streamers to four-game streamers. But teams like the Rangers and Oilers are worth scouting. Both teams have a three-game schedule next week, followed by a four-game week that includes two light nights the following week.
Adding a player to slot alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will be key for Edmonton.That's what gives players the following: Warren Fogel and ryan mcleod The strength values are also the same.However, our featured players are Matthias Ekholm, tend to align with the scoresheet and contributions in more traditional categories of defenders. Along with Evan Bouchard, this duo has a 61 percent expected goal share at 5-on-5 and tends to share the ice with the Oilers' top forwards.
At the Rangers, jack roslovic He remains in position to succeed alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. This is a small sample of games, but the team has exceeded expectations by a pretty large margin. Therefore, this is a sustainability issue and deserves attention. If Roslovic's puck-moving style can help this line, he could be a valuable addition. But it's not at all surprising that his scoring ability is gone. A more consistent (and less achievable) option is: Alexis Lafreniere, continues to cook with Artemi Panarin. He's not only in position to score with Panarin's elite passes from the left side, but he's also sending nifty passes to Panarin, who continues to score chances.
light night performer
Sometimes being busy isn't your top priority. The key is to find players who actually fit into your lineup. Therefore, we must always look to the bright night.
Vancouver is a team to keep an eye on with their schedule in mind, and coaches will likely consider players such as: conor garland Now he has been promoted to Elias Pettersson's wing.In Buffalo, I still bowen byram train.But sometimes you have to be careful JJ Peterka, added momentum to the top line against the Oilers. Peterka has been one of the most consistent sabers this season, and with Tage Thompson starting to feel like himself again, the pairing makes for an interesting one.
I did the math, so you don't have to. Here are the teams that had the brightest nights throughout the playoffs. The first column shows the total number for weeks 24 and 25. The second column adds the final matchup over two weeks (i.e. Las Vegas Six It's a combination of light nights, not 2 plus 6 and 8).
upward trend
Beyond the schedule, there are a few players who are moving in the right direction and deserve attention.With Joel Eriksson Ek out of the lineup, expect more minutes and additional linemates. Marco Rossi. ryan hartman It also picks up the pace as an overall in-sync option.
“Bad team effect” may be a reality in Arizona, but here's what it looks like Nick Schmaltz He is finally showing his true potential. The Coyotes will be a three-game streamer in both of the next two weeks, with two bright nights in Week 25. The manager can select this player based on the opponent. The matchups against Columbus and San Jose are outstanding, and even Vegas could be. He's a wild card with some of the goaltending issues in mind.
There are still some valuable options in the Stars' middle-six: wyatt johnston It may be the most valuable or the least available.but mason marchment and Logan Stankoven He could complete the forward group on the roster.
if Lucas Raymond If available, this is the player to jump to. They picked up the pace while Dylan Larkin was out, and now that the center is back, they're between them. This is a crucial part of the start for Detroit. Let's hope he continues to run. If these lines remain in place, also consider the following: JT Conferproviding two-way support to Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane.
On the back end, we found three defenders to consider. Dmitry Orlov He's been quieter than expected in a fantasy context, but if the last few games are any indication of what's to come – with the Hurricanes' lineup so deep – he's valuable. It might become something (speaking of the Hurricanes, yeah) Evgeny Kuznetsov).
cam york The trend continues in the right direction over the past month.He’s contributing more on the score sheet while showing a willingness to shoot the puck. and stand in front of them. The former should come in handy against teams like the Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Canadiens, but there will be plenty of opportunities for blocked shots against the Rangers (twice), the Panthers, and possibly the final game of the season against the Capitals. there will be. It depends on how close the playoff race is by then.
Finally, you need to give it a stick tap. ryan mcdonaghs He has played dependably over the last 16 games in Nashville. He's not very flashy, but he's proven to be a really solid fourth or fifth option.
goalkeeper guide
The Jets don't have back-to-back games to finish the year, but they're looking for reliable backups such as: Laurent Brossoit Rotate every two or three games. Jonathan Quick It is likely that he will start playing once a week until the end of the season. Joel Hofer Looking at the past three games, he has been stable. The Predators intend to start Giosaros whenever possible, but be careful. Kevin Lankinen The Predators have given their goalies a lot of support, and both netminders have responded with strong plays.
The other reserve could become even more important depending on what happens next. Logan Thompson, considering how Adin Hill's game has slumped lately. At the very least, expect the nets to crack when the teams play both next Monday and Tuesday.
jake allen He has made a strong first impression in New Jersey, exceeding expectations with a 5.26 goals against per game in four starts. philip grubauer is the hottest hand in Seattle right now, and he's in 1A. frederick andersen's Durability is always a concern, but he has stood tall for the Hurricanes since his return.I haven't written it down. Charlie Lindgren After Wednesday's close game against Toronto, he emerged as the Capitals' number one and has gotten quality starts most nights in recent games.
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