Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 14, 2024, 11:30 AM ET
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Alex Ovechkin must now wait a few days before trying to extend his scoring streak to seven contests, as the Capitals – along with the Golden Knights, Islanders, and Blue Jackets – are off until the weekend. Of those in action this Valentine’s Wednesday, Minnesota brings their current winning roll to Arizona to face a fumbling Coyotes team, while the Jets stand a good chance of besting Kaapo Kahkonen and a beat-up Sharks squad – now without Tomas Hertl. Elsewhere on this lightly-speckled three-game slate, the Penguins – winners of only three of their past 10 – host the rather vicious Panthers.
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To wrap the conventional work week, Carolina/Arizona presents as Friday’s only NHL match, following Thursday’s much livelier 12-game schedule, when some sit/play lineup decisions will likely matter. Maybe give Jordan Binnington a rest that particular date. More on why below.
Last note: In case you’ve travelled to some internet-less outpost this week, know that Morgan Rielly has already sat out one of his five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa’s Ridly Greig. Because goodness knows no one has discussed that incident at all these past few days.
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Claude Giroux, F, Ottawa Senators: Contributing in significant fashion to the Sens’ recent four-game win streak, the veteran forward has three goals and three assists in his past five altogether. He’s also shooting more than usual, which doesn’t hurt. Skating on a forward line with Tim Stutzle, and power play with Brady Tkachuk, Giroux presents as a valuable asset when Ottawa hosts…
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Author : Victoria Matiash
Publish date : 2024-02-14 16:28:20
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