Scary injury to McAvoy makes Lindholm the main man on the B's blueline
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues and/or for daily fantasy games.
Artyom Levshunov, CHI @ BUF (29% rostered) - FanDuel $4,300
Levshunov was shut out Tuesday but still has eight assists his past 10 games. He played the same number of contests at the end of last season, notching six assists with a minus-13 rating. This season, partially aided by the time he spent in the NHL in 2024-25, helping his adjustment, Levshunov has 10 helpers with a plus-two rating. Levshunov is running the first power play unit while skating on the second even strength pair.
Hampus Lindholm, BOS @ LA (8% rostered) - FanDuel $4,300
Charlie McAvoy is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to his face, resulting in Lindholm receiving additional ice time and responsibility. Lindholm notched a pair of assists Wednesday, both helpers coming on the man-advantage. For the season, Lindholm is up to seven points (three on the power play), 19 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 14 appearances. He makes a sneaky add in deeper league, though his FanDuel price already reflects his increased workload.
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