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It’s a tidy five-game slate in the NHL on Friday. Carter Hart ($37) is the only confirmed starting goalie, so checking the RotoWire news feed will be important. Washington beat Buffalo 6-4 on Thursday, so there’s potential for backup netminders to start with the two clubs facing off again in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Ottawa will be playing for the first time this season. GOALIE Vitek Vanecek, WAS vs. BUF ($20): If the Caps turn to the… Source link

The NHL season kicked off Wednesday, and things are shifting into another gear Thursday. We also have the first bit of cold water on this campaign, as the game between the Stars and the Panthers that was supposed to happen has been postponed. On top of that, we have our initial second leg of a back-to-back, as the Canucks and Oilers are playing their second game in as many nights, but this isn’t your usual home-and-home. Both games are taking place in Edmonton. This is a weird season. There… Source link

Welcome to a new NHL season, and a new year of DFS hockey. Of course, this season is quite different than any that has come before it, and not just because its mid-January start. The divisions have changed, with teams only playing within their division. That’s significant for the standings, but also for fantasy purposes. For teams playing in a division with great goaltending, goals could be harder to come by. The general lack of fans figures to have an impact on home-ice advantage, as… Source link