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Jason Chen
Jan 16, 2024
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Top streaming options include Winnipeg Jets right winger Gabriel Vilardi, and look for the Colorado Avalanche to give a ton of minutes to Ross Colton and Jonathan Drouin again.

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Gabriel Vilardi, C/RW, WPG vs. NYI (47% rostered)

It's a good time to take advantage. Vilardi is playing L1 and become the focal point of the offense with Mark Scheifele unavailable, averaging over 17 minutes per game with nine shots on goal over his past two games. The Isles should be tired; they're expected to start Ilya Sorokin in the second half of their back-to-back even after he was pulled Monday against the Wild in a 5-0 loss. 

Vladimir Tarasenko, LW/RW, OTT vs. COL (46% rostered)

Just ride the hot streak. Tarasenko has scored four points in his past three games, playing on a line with top center Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. With the Avs coming off a loss in Montreal, and essentially playing only 10 forwards, for once the Sens will have considerable more quality depth than their opponent. The Avs are also expected to start backup Ivan Prosvetov, who has a career .881 SP. 

Mason Marchment, LW, DAL vs. LA (43% rostered)

Marchment's run of points continues even though he rarely players more than 15 minutes per game. His goal against the Hawks on Saturday snapped a six-game drought but overall he's been excellent with 12 points in his past eight games.

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Jonathan Drouin, LW, COL at OTT (42% rostered)

Drouin notched an assist for the third straight game Monday against the Habs, but how can you not score when you play 27:09?! With Valeri Nichushkin unavailable, the Avs leaned on their top line heavily once again. Though Drouin's scoring rate per 60 minutes is not good, considering how much ice time he gets, he's certainly getting enough in quantity to make it worthwhile. Against another horrible defensive team, Drouin should be able to maintain his points streak. 

Alexis Lafrenière, LW/RW, NYR vs. SEA (40% rostered)

Lafrenière still doesn't put up big numbers but he's showed marked improvement this season. He's been a fixture on the top line with Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, and just snapped an eight-game goal drought with his 11th goal of the season. With the Kraken playing the second half of a back-to-back and expected to start backup Chris Driedger, this is a good matchup for the Rangers, who also lead the all-time series 4-1-0. 

Jonathan Huberdeau, C/LW, CGY vs. ARI (40% rostered)
Yegor Sharangovich, C/LW, CGY vs. ARI (33% rostered)

Both players had their points streaks snapped, but it was a very encouraging 3-1 win over Vegas. Against an easier opponent, look for Huberdeau and Sharangovich to find the score sheet again. They combined for five points, including Sharangovich's hat trick, in their previous matchup against the Coyotes. 

Dylan Strome, C, WSH vs. ANA (30% rostered)

Strome has been very good lately, scoring four points in five games even without Alex Ovechkin on his left wing. Their makeshift top line with Max Pacioretty on the left and T.J. Oshie on the right is a low-upside offensive line, but where else will the Caps get offense? The Ducks are also playing the second half of a back-to-back and lacking depth down the middle. 

Ross Colton, C/LW, COL at OTT (15% rostered)

Colton's a more low-key option compared to Drouin, but the story's the same; the Avs lack so much depth they're forced to play Colton a lot of minutes. He scored against the Habs to give him a goal in two straight games, during which he's averaged 19 minutes. He's going to get significant ice time against the Sens again. The Avs played 11/7 against the Habs but one of the 11 (Kurtis MacDermid) is actually a natural defenseman.