The Vancouver Canucks had a remarkable game, scoring 10 goals against the winless San Jose Sharks. This is the first time they have achieved such a high score since 1992. Moving on to the NHL schedule for the weekend, we have games lined up for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday, in particular, will be packed with 15 games.
Taking a closer look at the St. Louis Blues, their defensive performance draws the author’s attention. They will be playing a team on Friday that allows the most fantasy points to opposing defenders. On Saturday, they will face a team that gives up the fewest fantasy points. The New Jersey Devils have an average of 10.96 fantasy points per game allowed to opposing defensemen, while the Montreal Canadiens only allow 7.35 points. It will be interesting to see how this data translates on the ice.
In terms of goaltending, the author is intrigued by the situation. Young backups Akira Schmid and Joel Hofer may get some playing time. The author highlights their previous performances and mentions the potential for them to earn fantasy value.
Another game of note is the match-up between the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks have been surprising everyone with their impressive goal-scoring ability, leading the league in goals scored. Additionally, they have the fourth-fewest goals against so far this season.
To wrap things up, the author provides fantasy hockey recommendations for players who are currently available and have the potential to make a significant impact in the upcoming games.