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Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 6, 2023, 01:00 PM ET
CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010
After launching 2023-24 in inactive fashion, Alex Lyon is now one loss to the Maple Leafs removed from a perfect 5-0 record. Since that tight 3-2 defeat on Nov. 17, the Red Wings’ netminder is 4-0, while rocking a .959 SV% and 1.25 GAA, and averaging 8.1 fantasy points/game in ESPN.com standard leagues. Toss in the impression that this Detroit club is starting to look the real deal – having won six of their past seven – and Lyon is presenting as a more attractive fantasy asset all the time. One that’s available in nearly 87% of ESPN.com leagues.
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Sure, Ville Husso is still going to play, but perhaps not as often, if Detroit’s other goalie (not James Reimer) continues to rack up victories. This run or personal success isn’t completely out of the blue either. Remember, Lyon was an effective presence, when called upon, for the Florida Panthers during last year’s regular season. Let’s see how he manages versus the Sharks Thursday and/or the Senators over the weekend. Either matchup could result in another ‘W’ for the Wings’ No. 1-netminder-right-now.
As usual, there are other significant takeaways from this three-game schedule to conclude the work week – featuring four Wednesday, 13 Thursday, and three Friday. Like noticing that the well-rested Oilers are hosting Carolina Wednesday before welcoming the Wild on Friday. We could enjoy a fair bit of Edmonton scoring on both lighter nights. The Hurricanes themselves are poised to produce through back-to-backs in Edmonton and Calgary, Wednesday and Thursday. Goodness knows, forward Andrei Svechnikov appears on the cusp of finally busting it open.
Elsewhere, the Blue Jackets – competitive of late – face the Islanders and Blues, respectively, Thursday and Friday. Only the New York…
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Author : Victoria Matiash
Publish date : 2023-12-06 18:08:33
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