NHL Player News
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Christian Dvorak C | MON
Canadiens' Christian Dvorak: Generates helper in win
Dvorak recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Dvorak has picked up three helpers over his last four games. That's a strong run of offense for a third-liner who typically takes more of a defensive approach. He's at 11 points, 43 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 33 outings this season.
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David Kampf C | TOR
Maple Leafs' David Kampf: First point since return
Kampf logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.
Kampf picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him 12 contests. He was up in a second-line role Saturday since Auston Matthews (upper body) was unavailable. Kampf is best suited to a bottom-six role -- he has four helpers, 19 hits, 19 shots on net and a plus-1 rating while averaging 12:38 of ice time over 21 outings this season.
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Scott Mayfield D | NYI
Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Steady defense, assist in win
Mayfield posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Mayfield ended a 12-game point drought with the helper. The plus-5 rating was a season high, and it showcases why he's been able to maintain his place in the lineup over Dennis Cholowski. Mayfield is firmly in a third-pairing role with six points over 33 contests this season, but he's added decent non-scoring production with a plus-14 rating, 57 hits, 63 blocked shots and 21 PIM.
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Alexander Romanov D | NYI
Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Provides two assists
Romanov notched two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Romanov hadn't gotten on the scoresheet in his last 15 appearances, and he missed 11 games due to various injuries and illnesses. When healthy, the 24-year-old defenseman has played in his usual top-four role. He has four assists, 27 shots on net, 66 hits, 51 blocked shots, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 23 outings. Romanov is valued for his physical play more than his offense, so he can still help in deeper fantasy formats.
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Anders Lee LW | NYI
Islanders' Anders Lee: Dishes two assists in win
Lee logged two assists, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Lee has put together a solid month or so with six goals and eight assists over his last 13 contests. The 34-year-old winger is currently on the third line with Mathew Barzal and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, though forward combinations could be interchangeable for a while now that head coach Patrick Roy has a healthy group up front. Lee is at 13 goals, 14 assists, 104 shots on net, 47 hits and a plus-2 rating through 34 appearances as one of the Islanders' best forwards this season.
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Jean-Gabriel Pageau C | NYI
Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Nets goal in win
Pageau scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Pageau has seven points over his last seven games despite getting on the scoresheet in just three of those contests. The Islanders' forward group is healthy now, so Pageau has returned to the third line after a foray into the top six while Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair were sidelined. Pageau is up to 17 points, 60 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-1 rating through 32 appearances, and he continues to have decent fantasy value in deeper formats.
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Noah Dobson D | NYI
Islanders' Noah Dobson: Tallies in Saturday's win
Dobson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Dobson has been excellent in December with four goals and five assists over nine contests. The 24-year-old had a slow start to the campaign, so it's good to see him play at a level similar to last year. He's now at five goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances.
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Mathew Barzal C | NYI
Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Fills empty cage
Barzal scored an empty-net goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Barzal picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a long-term upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has been back at center since his return rather than playing on the wing, and it appears his offense is taking some time to come around without Bo Horvat to prop him up. Barzal has six points, 34 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season. He's talented, so fantasy manager might want to buy low on him in hopes a lineup shuffle gets him back in a more prominent spot.
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Maxim Tsyplakov RW | NYI
Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Opens scoring in win
Tsyplakov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Tsyplakov has four goals and two assists over nine games in December. The 26-year-old isn't particularly explosive on offense, but he's been steady for a team in need of goals. He's up to 19 points, 48 shots on net, 87 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 34 contests in a top-six role.
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Ilya Mikheyev RW | CHI
Blackhawks' Ilya Mikheyev: Goal streak at four games
Mikheyev scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Flames.
Mikheyev has five goals and an assist during his four-game point streak. The 30-year-old winger brought the Blackhawks within a goal late in the third period, but the comeback fell short. He's up to seven goals, five assists, 54 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances this season. Mikheyev is worth a look as a streaming option in fantasy, as it seems unlikely he'll be able to sustain his recent success.