On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy hockey managers to stream, roster or utilize in standard leagues and/or DFS games. Players and goalies highlighted for streaming in standard leagues are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues.
Matvei Michkov, LW/RW, PHI @ TOR (42% rostered) - FanDuel $4,600
Michkov has taken a significant step back from his rookie numbers and performance on the ice. The change from John Tortorella to Rick Tocchet has not benefitted Michkov, was has fallen from 26 goals and 37 assists in 80 games to 15 tallies and 16 helpers in 58 contests. Michkov did score twice Thursday against the Rangers, so maybe he could be a factor down the stretch.
Steven Stamkos, C/LW/RW, NSH vs. DET (82% rostered) - FanDuel N/A
Stamkos and the Predators both got off to brutal starts. Each have flipped the script, resulting in Nashville sitting on the fringes of playoff contention. The 36-year-old has netted 24 of his goals since the start of December with has goals and two assists over his last five outings. This streak has Stamkos hitting the 30-goal mark for the 10th time in his 18 year NHL career.
Marco Rossi, C, VAN vs. DAL (9% rostered) - FanDuel $5,000
Rossi was dealt from Minnesota to Vancouver as part of the Quinn Hughes trade. After just a short span of time with the Canucks, Rossi was sidelined with a lower body injury. He returned following the Olympics break, resuming his role as the team's second line center. Upside potential still exists though it is mildly limited by the talent - or lack thereof - on the Canucks.
Jordan Eberle, RW, VAN vs. DAL (25% rostered) - FanDuel $5,500
Eberle missed nearly half of last season due to a pelvic injury. Healthy, he has significantly rebounded this season, posting 22 goals, 41 points (15 on the power play), 125 shots on net, 41 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 57 appearances. Eberle skates on the Kraken's top line next to Matty Beniers and Jared McCann helping Seattle remain in playoff contention.
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