Fantasy hockey is an exciting game to follow and it can be a great way for any sports fan to get into the more nuanced aspects of their favorite sport’s rules. With that said, predicting how players will perform at the next level can be tough without knowing who they’ll play alongside or what type of coaching system they’re in.
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With just three weeks of hockey remaining, raising your fantasy productivity is getting more tough. There is no longer any room for a “wait and see” attitude with players, since underperforming players can no longer be tolerated.
There are also a restricted number of players that may contribute to your club throughout the stretch run. However, if you have a 65 percent availability criterion, here is a starting lineup of free players you might deploy.
Mathieu W. Joseph (95 percent), Ottawa Senators: Even when Drake Batherson is healthy, the Sens split their offense between two lines, one of which has Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris, and Joseph on it. Joseph has four goals and six assists in four games, which is rather impressive. As long as Tkachuk and Norris are driving the attack, Joseph should rack up plenty of points.
Brendan Gallagher (W) of the Montreal Canadiens (available in 66% of ESPN leagues): Gallagher is back from injury and playing on a good two-way line with Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak. He’s also part of the Habs’ five-man power play. Gallagher’s numbers are still poor this season, but his performance in the last two games has been classic Gallagher.
Robert Thomas (70 percent), C, St. Louis Blues: With the exception of Thomas, no healthy player with 60 points is available in more than 25% of ESPN leagues. Consider his 2.2 fantasy points per game (FPPG) since Feb. 11 in addition to his total 1.7 FPPG this season. Thomas is a member of a line that includes Vladimir Tarasenko and a revolving winger, who is currently Pavel Buchnevich.
Sean Durzi (84 percent), Los Angeles Kings defenseman: Finding defenders for this drill became a bit more tough now. And I’m not a fan of Durzi’s decision for one reason: the Kings only have nine games remaining, when others have as many as thirteen. Durzi gets to spearhead the power play now that Drew Doughty is arguably done for the season. He also contributes a lot of fantasy metrics in the form of peripheral stats. Since March 18, Durzi has ranked sixth among defenders in total fantasy points.
D Brayden McNabb (75 percent), Vegas Golden Knights: I’m going with McNabb over Cody Ceci because I don’t think Ceci can maintain his present pace. If you must or want to take a risk, choose Ceci over McNabb or Durzi. In the last three weeks, only Roman Josi has scored more fantasy points from the blue line than Ceci. Back to McNabb, who has already played four games after returning from injury. He has a season-long record of fantasy productivity, averaging 2.9 fantasy points per game in his four games back. He’s dependable and accessible.
G Martin Jones (98%) of the Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers are nearing the end of the season, and Jones is only earning around half of the crease time. Despite this, he has a great save % in each game and a net positive fantasy result. (As is customary, the threshold for finding goaltender aid is set a bit lower.) Jones, for example, has more fantasy points in the last three weeks than Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko, and nearly as much as Frederik Andersen and Jacob Markstrom. And now that Robin Lehner is back in the mix, I’m not interested in a piece of Logan Thompson. The Flyers’ last 11 games include the Ducks, Sabres twice, Canadiens, Blackhawks, and Senators, so I like this schedule and Jones the best of the readily available goaltenders.
April 11th through April 17th, Fantasy Forecaster
This is the third-to-last week of the regular season and the second part of the first playoff week under default head-to-head settings. All 32 clubs have three or four games on their schedule. This reduces the effect of four-game weeks while encouraging you to start your top players. However, there are a couple more appealing timetables.
| Team |
Gms |
Ratings |
Mon 4/11 |
Tue 4/12 |
Wed 4/13 |
Thu 4/14 |
Fri 4/15 |
Sat 4/16 |
Sun 4/17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3 |
2 2 |
OFF |
@FLA 3 1 |
OFF |
@TB 1 3 |
OFF |
OFF |
CLS 4 6 |
 |
3 |
1 1 |
OFF |
NJ 3 2 |
OFF |
@VAN 3 2 |
OFF |
@CGY 1 1 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
6 6 |
OFF |
STL 6 6 |
OFF |
OTT 7 8 |
OFF |
PIT 8 4 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
6 5 |
OFF |
@TOR 3 1 |
OFF |
STL 4 4 |
OFF |
PHI 6 6 |
@PHI 6 6 |
 |
3 |
7 8 |
OFF |
SEA 7 10 |
OFF |
VGS 7 5 |
OFF |
ARI 10 10 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
4 9 |
OFF |
@NYR 3 10 |
OFF |
DET 8 10 |
OFF |
@COL 4 7 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
3 1 |
OFF |
LA 4 2 |
OFF |
SJ 4 4 |
OFF |
@NSH 3 1 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
6 7 |
OFF |
OFF |
LA 6 7 |
NJ 9 8 |
OFF |
CAR 3 7 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
4 5 |
OFF |
OFF |
MTL 6 5 |
OFF |
OFF |
@LA 3 4 |
@ANA 6 7 |
 |
3 |
3 5 |
OFF |
TB 3 4 |
OFF |
MIN 4 4 |
OFF |
SJ 4 7 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
4 3 |
OFF |
OTT 4 5 |
OFF |
@CAR 1 3 |
OFF |
@NYR 2 5 |
FLA 5 1 |
 |
3 |
7 4 |
OFF |
@MIN 9 5 |
OFF |
@NSH 7 4 |
OFF |
VGS 10 4 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
10 6 |
OFF |
ANA 10 8 |
OFF |
OFF |
WPG 10 6 |
OFF |
@DET 10 6 |
 |
3 |
6 6 |
OFF |
@CHI 9 7 |
@COL 3 5 |
OFF |
OFF |
CLS 6 8 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
7 7 |
OFF |
EDM 6 3 |
OFF |
@DAL 7 7 |
OFF |
@STL 5 6 |
SJ 6 8 |
 |
4 |
5 6 |
WPG 6 5 |
OFF |
@CLS 6 5 |
OFF |
NYI 1 4 |
WSH 5 4 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
9 9 |
OFF |
SJ 7 9 |
OFF |
EDM 8 4 |
OFF |
CHI 10 8 |
STL 6 7 |
 |
3 |
6 5 |
OFF |
@ARI 9 8 |
OFF |
@COL 3 2 |
OFF |
@SEA 6 7 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
6 8 |
OFF |
PIT 5 6 |
OFF |
@PIT 5 6 |
@MTL 7 9 |
OFF |
@TOR 3 4 |
 |
3 |
3 8 |
OFF |
CAR 1 7 |
@PHI 5 10 |
OFF |
OFF |
DET 7 9 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
3 4 |
OFF |
@DET 6 7 |
OFF |
@BOS 3 4 |
OFF |
TOR 2 2 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
3 8 |
OFF |
@WSH 3 6 |
NYR 1 7 |
OFF |
OFF |
@BUF 5 6 |
BUF 5 6 |
 |
3 |
5 5 |
OFF |
@NYI 5 6 |
OFF |
NYI 5 6 |
OFF |
@BOS 8 4 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
7 7 |
OFF |
@BOS 6 5 |
OFF |
@BUF 8 7 |
OFF |
MIN 6 6 |
@NSH 4 5 |
 |
4 |
5 7 |
OFF |
@NSH 2 5 |
OFF |
@CHI 7 6 |
OFF |
@DAL 4 7 |
@MIN 3 6 |
 |
3 |
2 5 |
OFF |
@CGY 1 4 |
@WPG 3 6 |
OFF |
OFF |
NJ 4 5 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
7 8 |
OFF |
@DAL 7 8 |
OFF |
ANA 8 9 |
OFF |
WPG 8 8 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
10 10 |
OFF |
BUF 10 7 |
OFF |
WSH 10 8 |
OFF |
@OTT 9 8 |
NYI 7 8 |
 |
2 |
4 3 |
OFF |
VGS 5 3 |
OFF |
ARI 8 8 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
 |
3 |
6 2 |
OFF |
@VAN 8 5 |
OFF |
@CGY 6 3 |
OFF |
@EDM 7 1 |
OFF |
 |
3 |
4 4 |
OFF |
PHI 5 7 |
OFF |
@TOR 3 1 |
OFF |
@MTL 7 6 |
OFF |
 |
4 |
6 5 |
@MTL 7 5 |
OFF |
SEA 5 7 |
OFF |
@FLA 5 1 |
@TB 3 3 |
OFF |
Notes from the group
Nashville Predators: The Predators’ attack is humming along, thanks to the motor that is Roman Josi. The Sharks, Oilers, Blackhawks, and Blues all have games next week, and none of them are recognized for having outstanding goaltenders. Ryan Johansen, flanked by Filip Forsberg, is available in far too many leagues and is in the perfect place right now. Mattias Ekholm is also readily accessible and on a fantasy point hot streak, averaging 2.5 FPPG over the last 15 days. Don’t forget to start Tanner Jeannot, the hit machine.
Detroit Red Wings: The Wings’ schedule isn’t ideal, but it’s just four games, and the forecaster is optimistic about the matches with the Senators and Panthers. While Lucas Raymond, with his position alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin, should be a part of your plans, I’ll make a case for Jakub Vrana this week as well. Vrana is still getting things done fantasy-wise on the second unit, despite not being able to muscle his way to the first line. In his last eight games, he has averaged 2.0 FPPG and is still generally accessible.
Winnipeg Jets: In their four games this week, the Jets must win at least one. Though it may be a difficult task for their two games in Florida, we must hope for the best against the Canadiens and the Kraken. In 110 minutes together, the offensive line of Paul Stastny, Mark Scheifele, and Nikolaj Ehlers has been completely dominating. At five-on-five, they have seven goals while allowing just three against. Stastny is available in 94% of ESPN leagues, making him the best option among the available assets. Keep an eye on Blake Wheeler’s injuries as the week progresses.
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Notes from the players
Carolina Hurricanes’ Max Domi (W): Domi spent Thursday’s game alongside Vincent Trocheck and Teuvo Teravainen, which is worth mentioning. The game occurred after a defeat to the Sabres, and it was a victory over them. At five-on-five, Domi’s line outshot opponents 8-4. Maybe he’ll be able to capitalize on this opportunity.
Bowen Colorado Avalanche, D. Byram: While he’s back in the lineup for the first time since early January, the blue line’s dynamics have shifted significantly. Byram will be hard pushed to perform better than the 15 minutes he skated in his comeback, thanks to Josh Manson’s presence. That most likely indicates he doesn’t get enough counting metrics to be useful in fantasy football.
Marian Studenic, W, Dallas Stars: When Denis Gurianov recovers from his sickness, he’ll likely return to his top-six position. In deeper levels, though, keep a watch on Studenic. When given the chance to play alongside Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, he has looked good, and his scoring at lesser levels shows he has some talent.
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