Connor McDavid exits Oilers’ 4-3 overtime loss to Jets with lower-body injury; goalie Stuart Skinner also hurt

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time leading scorer record, with 888 career goals and 32 hat tricks. The Capitals face the Florida Panthers in a key game on Saturday, with Ovechkin (+140) favored to score. Other top goal scorer picks include Brayden Point of the Lightning, Cole Caufield of the Canadiens, and William Nylander of the Maple Leafs, all offering value in NHL prop bets. SportsLine's model provides...

Fantasy Hockey managers should focus on picking up players with favorable schedules and multiple games per week during playoffs. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Tampa Bay Lightning have upcoming schedules with weak opponents and multiple games, making them prime targets for fantasy managers looking to gain an edge. Players like Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies from the Leafs, Dylan Cozens from the Senators, and Anthony Cirelli from the Lightning are solid...

Marco Rossi missed the entire 2020-21 season due to the effects of COVID-19 but returned to full health, playing 63 games for Minnesota's AHL team with 53 points and a brief stint with the Wild. As the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 draft, Rossi is seen as NHL-ready and has a chance to crack the Wild lineup this season, making him a valuable option in deeper fantasy leagues. While Rossi had a setback...

Injuries plague the Edmonton Oilers as star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl face undisclosed injuries, undergoing MRIs to determine their return timelines, impacting both the team's playoff position and fantasy league owners. Backup goaltender Stuart Skinner may start in place of Mike Smith, who is under concussion protocol, as the team prioritizes player health amidst a challenging season. Despite the setbacks, the Oilers aim to defend their playoff position with Skinner in goal and...

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, currently sitting at 888 goals. Despite a brief injury setback, Ovechkin continues to score at a remarkable pace, with 15 goals in 18 games to start the season. Alongside his pursuit of the record, Ovechkin has launched a campaign to donate to cancer research for each goal he scores, with Monumental Sports & Entertainment matching his contributions. Full Article