| Ovechkin named First Star of Month | Monday 12/1, 2:38 PM CT |
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Alexander Ovechkin has been named the NHL First Star of November, according to the Associated Press. Ovechkin earned the monthly honor by scoring 25 points (11 goals and 14 assists)
Our View: He led the Capitals to a 8-5-2 record, which marks their best record in the month since going 9-5-1 in November 1996. |
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| Osgood ready to start | Monday 12/1, 12:34 PM CT |
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Chris Osgood has been dealing with a minor right knee ailment but feels fine to start Monday's game against Anaheim, according to the Detroit News.
Our View: Osgood is 9-1-4, despite a poor .878 save percentage and a 3.19 goals-against average. |
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| Holmstrom returns to practice | Monday 12/1, 12:30 PM CT |
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Tomas Holmstrom, who is recovering from a back ailment, returned to practice Monday, according to the Detroit News. He skated for the first time in 11 days. He said, "It felt good. I'll practice Tuesday and see how it goes. I'm looking at returning Thursday if there are no setbacks."
Our View: He will miss Monday's game, but is hoping to return as early as Thursday against Vancouver. |
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| Crosby named First Star of Week | Monday 12/1, 12:03 PM CT |
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Sidney Crosby has been named the NHL First Star of the Week, according to HockeyBuzz.com. Crosby earned the honor by leading all scorers for the week with nine points (six goals, three assists) over three games.
Our View: He closed out the week with his second career hat trick against the Devils. Crosby moved up to second in the NHL in scoring with 34 points, and is playing up to expectations as a No. 1 fantasy pick. |
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| Kovalchuk demoted | Monday 12/1, 10:15 AM CT |
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Ilya Kovalchuk has scored eight goals and 13 assists over 23 games, but coach John Anderson decided to demote him to the fourth line, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View: He is being paired with Marty Reasoner and Chris Thorburn. Anderson noted that he was going to make some changes as he has been displeased with the play of the team. |
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| Giguere likely to start Monday | Monday 12/1, 10:05 AM CT |
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Jean-Sebastien Giguere is likely to start Monday's game at Detroit, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View: He has been away in Montreal for close to a week while dealing with a serious family matter, but returned to the Ducks Sunday. He may need time to get back on track, namely from an emotional standpoint, and will be an unstable fantasy option if he gets the call against the defending champs. |
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| Booth dealing with shoulder injury | Monday 12/1, 10:00 AM CT |
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David Booth is dealing with a shoulder injury sustained Sunday against the Rangers, according to the Sun Sentinel.
Our View: The severity of the ailment is yet to be determined. Booth has been among the most productive members of the Panthers so far this season, and has been a solid source for fantasy goals with 12. |
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| Anderson slated for Tuesday | Monday 12/1, 9:41 AM CT |
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Craig Anderson has been slated to start between the pipes Tuesday against Washington, according to the Sun Sentinel.
Our View: Anderson has only registered one win in his last three outings, but holds a solid .948 save percentage and 1.87 goals-against average for the season. He is worth consideration for Tuesday. |
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| Ward dealing with leg injury | Monday 12/1, 9:37 AM CT |
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It has been revealed that Aaron Ward is dealing with a leg injury sustained in Saturday's game, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: The Bruins don't play again until Thursday, giving Ward extra time to recover. |
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| Zubov out at least a week | Monday 12/1, 9:31 AM CT |
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Sergei Zubov will be out for at least a week while recovering from an undisclosed lower-body injury, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View: Zubov is off to a dismal start due to injuries, but is still a top-20 fantasy defenseman when healthy, and shall remain stashed on fantasy rosters. |
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| Gauthier dealing with foot injury | Monday 12/1, 9:26 AM CT |
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Denis Gauthier is dealing with a foot injury sustained in Saturday's battle with Chicago, according to the LA Times.
Our View: He is expected to miss tonight's game against the Leafs, and the severity of the ailment is yet to be decided. The enforcer will be missed by the Kings and fantasy owners will have to find another source for penalty minutes while he is out. |
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| Madden may be back Thursday | Monday 12/1, 9:21 AM CT |
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John Madden may be ready to return to action Thursday against Philadelphia, according to the Star-Ledger. He is recovering from a foot injury.
Our View: This is good news for the Devils, as Madden provides solid veteran leadership, and could still net 20 goals. |
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| Leafs hopeful regarding Stajan | Monday 12/1, 9:13 AM CT |
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Toronto coach Ron Wilson is optimistic Matthew Stajan will be able to take the ice Monday against the Kings, according to the Toronto Sun. Wilson said, "He needed an IV before the game to play Saturday. So knowing that, he stayed home Sunday. But we think he'll be okay for the trip."
Our View: Stajan is a rising star and would have a shot to reach 25 goals if he can remain intact over the course of the season. He should be fine to pencil into lineups for the week. |
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| Kotalik may return Monday? | Monday 12/1, 8:55 AM CT |
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Ales Kotalik may be ready to return to the ice Monday following his bout with a hamstring injury, according to the Buffalo News.
Our View: This is encouraging news, as Kotalik had potential to challenge 25 goals this season. |
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| Janssen was healthy scratch | Monday 12/1, 8:04 AM CT |
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Cam Janssen was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against Atlanta, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View: Janssen has appeared in 20 games this season, and has been a solid source for penalty minutes with 48. |
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