Detroit Red Wings
Atlantic
Sun, Oct 20th 1:43pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Alex Lyon was stellar between the pipes for the Red Wings Saturday, stopping 37 of 39 shots faced in a 5-2 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Lyon has been fairly solid in net early on, allowing two goals or less in two of three appearances in the crease for the Red Wings. The 31-year-old will look to take advantage of his opportunities between the pipes as part of a crowded goalie room for Detroit early on, posting a .938 save percentage and 2.06 GAA in three appearances (1-1-0) between the pipes so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Patrick Kane tallied one assist in the Red Wings' 5-2 win over the Predators Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: Kane has struggled to make a consistent impact in the offensive zone early on, picking up points in just two of five games for the Red Wings. The veteran winger offers plenty of upside while possessing explosive offensive potential, notching two points (two assists) in five games so far this season.
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Alex DeBrincat posted one assist in the Red Wings' 5-2 win over the Predators Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: DeBrincat has fought inconsistency in the offensive zone to begin the season, recording points in just two of five games for the Red Wings. The 26-year-old winger offers fantasy managers an explosive offensive option that struggles with consistency, tallying four points (two goals, two assists) in five games so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Oct 20th 1:34pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Vladimir Tarasenko was able to find the back of the net for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal in a 5-2 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Tarasenko has gotten off to a slow start to begin the season, picking up points in two of the firsts five games for the Red Wings. The 32-year-old can score in bunches, but will also go through inconsistent stretches for fantasy managers, picking up two points (two goals) in five games so far this season.
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Dylan Larkin was able to light the lamp for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal in a 5-2 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Larkin has gotten off to a strong start in the offensive zone, registering points in four of five games for the Red Wings. The center continues to offer fantasy managers a consistent lineup option while leading a revamped Detroit forward group, carrying a 0.80 point per game average (three goals, one assist) in five games so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Oct 20th 1:28pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Andrew Copp was able to light the lamp for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring two goals in a 5-2 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Copp has been impactful in the offensive zone of late, finding the back of the net in two of the last four games for the Red Wings. The 30-year-old will operate as more of a defensive option that can provide offense in spurts for a revamped Detroit forward group, notching three points (three goals) in five games so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Oct 13th 8:44am EDT
By Chris Schommer
Cam Talbot was stellar between the pipes for the Red Wings Saturday night, stopping all 42 shots faced in a 3-0 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Talbot was brilliant in his first start in net Saturday night, holding a revamped Nashville offense without a goal in a winning effort. The veteran netminder will look to make the most of his opportunities in the crease as part of a crowded goalie room with Ville Husso and Alex Lyon.
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Lucas Raymond tallied one assist in the Red Wings' 3-0 win over the Predators Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Raymond has gotten off to a scorching start in the offensive zone, registering points in each of the first two games of the season for the Red Wings. The dynamic winger should once again offer fantasy managers an explosive offensive option in lineups on a nightly basis as part of the top forward line for the Red Wings.
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Moritz Seider posted one assist in the Red Wings' 3-0 win over the Predators Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Seider is off to a steady start in the offensive zone, recording points in each of the first two games of the season for the Red Wings. The tenacious blueliner offers fantasy managers a lineup option capable of piling up both points as well as hits while being utilized on the top power-play unit for the Red Wings as the season continues.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Oct 13th 8:32am EDT
By Chris Schommer
J.T. Compher was able to find the back of the net for the Red Wings Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact: Compher found a way to make an impact in the offensive zone in a winning effort, scoring one of his team's three goals against the Predators. The 29-year-old is more of a defensive stalwart as part of the Detroit forward group, so any offensive bursts provided by the forward are a bonus.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Mar 17th 4:46pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Shayne Gostisbehere recorded one assist in the Red Wings' 4-1 win over the Sabres Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: Gostisbehere continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in 11 of his last 13 games (three goals, eight assists) for the Red Wings. The 30-year-old has provided fantasy managers with a productive, mid-level blueline lineup option, registering 44 points (10 goals, 34 assists) in 66 games so far this season.
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Daniel Sprong was able to tickle twine for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal in a 4-1 win over the Sabres.
Fantasy Impact: Sprong has cooled off in the offensive zone of late, recording a point for the first time in his last six games with his goal Saturday. The winger has provided head coach with a solid depth forward option with explosive offensive potential when in the lineup, notching 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 66 games so far this season.
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David Perron notched one assist in the Red Wings' 5-3 loss to the Islanders Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact: Perron continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone of late, registering points in four of his last seven games (one goal, four assists) for the Red Wings. The veteran winger provides head coach Derek Lalonde with a gritty, two-way forward option, posting 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) to go along with 62 hits in 54 games so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Feb 25th 4:53pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Michael Rasmussen recorded two points for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 6-1 win over the Blues.
Fantasy Impact: Rasmussen has not made much of an impact in the offensive zone of late, posting points in just one of his last six games (one goal, one assist) for the Red Wings. The center offers more impactful value defensively while also filling a substantial physical role as part of the Detroit forward group for head coach Derek Lalonde, picking up 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) while also tallying 97 hits in 57 games so far this season.
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Robbi Fabbri was able to light the lamp for the Red Wings Saturday, scoring one goal in a 6-1 win over the Blues.
Fantasy Impact: Fabbri has struggled to make a consistent impact in the offensive zone of late, posting points in just four of his last 12 games (two goals, two assists) for the Red Wings. The 28-year-old continues to flash strong finishing ability at times when healthy, registering 23 points (14 goals, nine assists) while also posting 31 hits in 43 games so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Feb 18th 3:35pm EST
By Chris Schommer
James Reimer was brilliant in the net for the Red Wings Saturday, stopping all 38 shots faced and recording the shutout in a 5-0 win over the Flames.
Fantasy Impact: Reimer has been fairly reliable in limited action in net of late, allowing less than three goals in each of his last three appearances (2-0-0) for the Red Wings. The veteran netminder has not been utilized regularly while operating as the backup to No. 1 goaltender Alex Lyon for head coach Derek Lalonde, posting a 2.98 GAA and .904 save percentage to go along with two shutouts in 15 appearances (5-6-2) in the crease so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Feb 11th 1:00pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Jake Walman tallied two points for the Red Wings Saturday, picking up one assist and scoring the game-winning goal in overtime on a penalty shot in a 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Fantasy Impact: Walman has struggled to make an impact in the offensive zone of late, posting points in just two of his last 11 games (two goals, one assist) for the Red Wings. The 27-year-old provides head coach Derek Lalonde with a steady defensive option while flashing finishing ability at times, notching 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) to go along with 26 hits in 45 games so far this season.
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Ville Husso allowed three goals on 30 shots faced in the Red Wings' 4-1 loss to the Bruins Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Husso has fought consistency issues guarding the crease to begin the season for the Red Wings, allowing three or more goals in five of six starts. The netminder will need to shake off his inconsistency for fantasy managers to continue to trust the 28-year-old, carrying a 3.33 GAA and .894 save percentage in six starts (3-2-1) in net so far this season.
Joe Veleno was able to light the lamp for the Red Wings Saturday night, scoring the team's lone goal in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Veleno has had a nose for the net of late for the Red Wings, scoring goals in four of the team's last five games. The 23-year-old has been a surprising contributor for head coach Derek Lalonde to begin the season, notching six points (five goals, one assist) in nine games so far this season.
Justin Holl picked up three assists in the Red Wings' 6-2 win over the Flames Sunday night.
Fantasy Impact: Holl broke out of an early-season offensive slump for the Red Wings, notching points for the first time in five games while remaining impactful in other ways when on the ice for the club. Fantasy managers will likely utilize other defenseman options in most formats, with Holl holding a league-best +9 plus/minus with three assists in five games so far this season.