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In this space, we’ll look at which NHL players are seeing their fantasy hockey values rise or fall on a week-to-week basis.
This week’s article includes a hot Flame, no Stone left unturned in Vegas, Juuse on the loose for Nashville and Martin slumping in Vancouver.
First Liners (RISERS)
Elias Lindholm, C, CGY
Lindholm, who scored a career-high 42 goals and tallied 82 points last season, has gotten hot since December 1. In his last 18 games, Lindholm has seven tallies and 14 assists. His hot play has helped the Flames hold onto a Wild Card spot. Tyler Toffoli has benefitted from skating to the right of Lindholm, who is still looking for a consistent left winger on his line. He is unlikely to match or exceed the 82 points he scored last year, but finishing in the 70+ range is doable.
Mason McTavish, C, ANA
McTavish could be on the verge of another hot streak. He notched four points Friday against the Sharks after posting a goal and an assist Wednesday against the Stars to move his season totals to nine goals and 17 assists in 41 games. McTavish has moved up to center the top line, with Trevor Zegras moved to Ryan Strome‘s wing. Given his recent success, look for McTavish to remain on the top line, at least in the short term.
Alexander Barabanov, LW, SJ
Barabanov extended his four-game point streak Saturday against Boston, scoring two goals and as many assists during that span. After tallying 39 points in 70 games last season, Barabanov is up to 25 points in 36 games in this his second full season in San Jose. Barabanov is skating on the second line to the right of Logan Couture, a placement that should allow him to remain productive and possibly exceed his total from last year.
Travis Konecny, RW, PHI
While Philly is having a rough season, Konecny’s play has been one of the bright lights. Monday’s two assists extended his point streak to nine games and pushed him up to nine goals and 7 points over that span. He has 21 goals and 43 points in 35 contests this season, putting him on pace to exceed the career-high of 61 points he tallied in 2019-20. Konecny could end up setting career highs in goals and assists in addition to points.
Mark Stone, RW, LV
Stone saw his seven-game point streak end Saturday. In that span, he notched four multi-point efforts, producing five goals and eight helpers. The winger is up to 17 tallies, 38 points, 113…