Capitals face the Kings in a non-conference matchup
The Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings square off in a non-conference matchup4 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joel Edmundson - Slings helper in overtime lossEdmundson provided an assist, five shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.
ImpactEdmundson helped out on an Alex Laferriere goal in the third period. Surprisingly, the five shots were not a season high for Edmundson -- he had seven in a 4-1 win over the Wild on Dec. 7. The 31-year-old blueliner has been a pleasant surprise on offense with 10 points through 31 outings this season, and he's added 52 hits, 48 blocked shots, 43 shots on net, 14 PIM and a plus-14 rating while seeing top-four minutes. His offense alone doesn't move the needle in fantasy, but there's enough physicality to make an impact in deeper formats.
7 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Ryan O'Reilly - Finds helper in overtime winO'Reilly provided an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
ImpactO'Reilly helped out on a Zachary L'Heureux goal in the first period. This was O'Reilly's second game in a row with a helper, and he has five points in as many contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The center has been on the second line since he returned, as Steven Stamkos moved to the first line in O'Reilly's absence and has turned a corner for the Predators. O'Reilly is at seven goals, 12 assists, 51 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 31 appearances.
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Zachary L'Heureux - Finds twine in overtime winL'Heureux scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
ImpactL'Heureux has picked up two goals and two assists over his last seven games. That corresponds with his move to the second line alongside Ryan O'Reilly and Gustav Nyquist, who had the helpers on his first-period goal. L'Heureux isn't an established name yet at just 21 years old, but he's fared well in his first NHL action. He has four goals, five assists, 34 shots on net, 88 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 29 appearances, giving him some speculative value in deep formats.
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Energizer OT Winner: Nick Blankenburg | NHL.comNick Blankenburg nets his first career overtime goal
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Alex Laferriere - New career mark for goalsLaferriere scored a goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday.
ImpactLaferriere scored the tying goal at 13:23 of the third period on a rebound from in tight while Darcy Kuemper was on the bench for an extra attacker during a delayed penalty. The goal set a new career mark for Laferriere, who had notched 12 last season in 81 games. This season, it took just 33 games to get 13. Laferriere has a modest three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games, and 25 (13 goals, 12 assists) in those 33 this year. His 18.3 shooting percentage remains unsustainable, but keep him flying until that starts to settle. Laferriere's breakout is real.
11 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Quinton Byfield - Three goals in last four gamesByfield scored a goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday.
ImpactByfield has had a quiet season, but things may be turning around. He has three goals in his last four games, and four points in that span. He also has 11 shots. Byfield is an offensive talent, and this run could be a precursor to the next step in his game. Watch carefully -- his value will take a big leap if he can produce at a 50-60 point pace like he did last season.
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