Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore look to extend their points streaks for the Kings while Andrei Kuzmenko is expected to make his Flyers debut.
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 can be used in standard fantasy leagues or for daily fantasy games.
Bryan Rust, RW, PIT at PHI (46% rostered)
Anthony Beauvillier, LW/RW, PIT at PHI (1% rostered)
Rust has been surprisingly productive even without Sidney Crosby, but note also Beauvillier is on a two-game points streak since joining the top line. The Penguins are playing back-to-back but their offense should have an easier time scoring against the Flyers than the Rangers, whom the Pens defeated last night, 3-2.
Jonathan Huberdeau, C/LW, CGY vs. SEA (44% rostered)
The main issue with streaming against the Kraken is Joey Daccord, who's an excellent goalie. On the other hand, Huberdeau has scored four points in his past three games and remains on pace to have his best season yet as a Flame.
JJ Peterka, LW/RW, BUF at NSH (42% rostered)
Jiri Kulich, C, BUF at NSH (3% rostered)
Tage Thompson participated in a full practice on Friday, which bodes well for his availability even though he's officially considered a game-time decision. If Thompson returns to the lineup, both of his linemates on the Sabres' top line will be worth streaming; the Predators were embarrassed by the Blackhawks on Friday night and expected to start back Justus Annunen.
Matvei Michkov, RW, PHI vs. PIT (42% rostered)
Andrei Kuzmenko, LW/RW, PHI vs. PIT (8% rostered)
Will John Tortorella play former KHL linemates Michkov and Kuzmenko together, or will the lack of consistency and defensive effort make his head explode first? After some visa issues, Kuzmenko is slated to make his Flyers debut Saturday, and one of the reasons the Flyers opted to trade for him was to see if he could unlock some of Michkov's potential. With the Pens playing their second game in as many nights, the Flyers might get a chance to take advantage of a tired opponent. Michkov scored two goals against the Caps on Thursday, snapping an eight-game drought.
Quinton Byfield, C/LW/RW, LA vs. ANA (39% rostered)
Trevor Moore, LW/RW, LA vs. ANA (26% rostered)
Byfield's assist against the Stars extended his points streak to three games, giving him six points in three games despite being used quite a bit in a matchup role. The Ducks defense won't pose nearly the same challenge as the Stars', though the Kings have not had any trouble scoring lately with 15 goals in three games. The offensive flair of Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere's no-frills type of play has been a great mix for this line.
Moore's also a great play with a three-game points streak. He's playing with Phillip Danault on L2 and PP2,
Adam Fantilli, C, CBJ vs. NYR (35% rostered)
Kent Johnson, C/LW/RW, CBJ vs. NYR (24% rostered)
Just a bit of a gut feeling, but the Jackets are due. They've lost three straight but there were close losses, and Fantilli's been held to zero points in his past two games, but not due to a lack of trying with six shots, six hits and 20 faceoff wins. He's due; the Jackets offensive is a little less dangerous without Kirill Marchenko but they still generate plenty of chances and the Rangers are expected to start backup Jonathan Quick.
Johnson is also a good streaming play since he's back on L1 after the Jackets tried Cole Sillinger in that spot and couldn't generate much. Johnson did not score a point but played 21:02 - his highest since Dec. 17 in Tampa Bay - and also joins Fantill on PP1.
Teuvo Teravainen, LW/RW, CHI at STL (15% rostered)
We've all been burned plenty of times by Teravainen, but once again it's worth pointing out his hot streak. He's notched two assists in consecutive games and now faces the Blues, who's lost six of their past seven. Teravainen scores in bunches, so take advantage before he inevitably goes cold again, though it's worth noting his scoring pace has certainly improved under Anders Sorensen.
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