Pleased Wednesday, Razzball trustworthy!
I don’t know should you’ve heard, however there’s a reasonably well-liked present on Netflix today that the youngsters are dropping their ever-loving minds over.
And as a lot as I hoped to roll out a bit about Ivan Demi-dov-Gorgon, the Ottawa Senators had different plans (extra on that under).
Effectively, as they are saying, Stranger Issues have occurred than writing up a full round-up with out a foremost star’s full stat-sheet to recount. And fortunately, a Motown defenseman gave us a efficiency to characteristic in our lede right now.
Moritz Seider took a web page out of the alternate universe and flipped the Bruins into the the other way up final night time in Detroit with 1 G (4), 2 A (15), +1, 4 PIM, 1 SOG, 1 PPA, 4 BLK, and 22:55 of ice time.
It was a pleasant bounce-back of kinds for the massive German blueliner, after being held off the scoresheet in his final 3 video games. Seider led the cost for the Purple Wings on this revenge recreation after he was overwhelmed (on the scoreboard and in a struggle by Mark Kastelic) on Saturday afternoon.
However was that the one participant value highlighting from a Tuesday night time 10-game slate?
Right here’s what else I noticed in NHL motion final night time…
Jeremy Swayman – 18 saves on 23 pictures in a 5-4 loss at DET. The Sway-man was swaying backwards and forwards, attempting to maintain his crew within the recreation, however giveaways within the impartial zone as soon as once more price the Bruins final night time. The ultimate rating was rather more flattering than the gameplay, and the loss snapped a modest 2-game private win streak for the netminder.
Alex Steeves – 2 G (5), 2 SOG, 3 H and 16:52 TOI. DFS’ers take word: New England’s favourite hen jockey scored two extra on a Tuesday night time. Steeves has the ability to play in a top-6 function, and if anybody goes to make the most of a David Pastrnak absence, it’s him. His 16:52 of ice time was a season excessive.
Hampus Lindholm – 3 A (9), +1, 2 PIM, 2 SOG, 1 H, and 24:59 TOI. I’ll sound a bit like a damaged document right here, however as a lot as Steeves is getting additional time with Pastrnak out, Hampus is getting the decision extra usually with Charlie McAvoy recovering from his frozen rubber snack a few weeks again. I nonetheless wouldn’t be burning a excessive waiver wire precedence on the massive defenseman, however which may simply be as a result of my blood boils each time he takes a silly penalty and prices the B’s a aim. You may do worse if you want to fill an open spot, particularly whereas he’s filling in on the PP with McAvoy out.
Morgan Geekie – 2 A (8), +1, 5 SOG, 2 H, and 18:42 TOI. The Geek squad didn’t add to his (close to) league-leading 20 objectives final night time, however he managed to chip in a few factors.
John Gibson – 34 saves on 38 pictures and the W. His first win in 3 begins and 19 GA in his final 4 video games. It’s not been fairly for Gibson, however he’ll hold splitting time in Motown with Cam Talbot, even with an .865 SV%.
Lucas Raymond – 1 G (9), 1 A (20), 3 SOG, 1 PPG, 1 H, 18:57 TOI. Each Raymond and Alex DeBrincat scored as soon as and added an help final night time. Raymond’s was the sport winner, his third in 25 GP.
Linus Ullmark – 19 saves on 21 pictures isn’t precisely an outing that instils concern into the opposition just like the Thoughts Flayer, however Linus Ullmark’s win over MTL was his tenth of the yr. Ullmark’s 3.05 GAA and .876 SV% aren’t too scary both, however Sam Montembeault’s night time? Ya, it wasn’t practically as encouraging.
Brady Tkachuk – 1 G (1), 1 A (5), +3, 3 SOG, 2 H, 15:31 TOI. Tkachuk now has 3 factors in three video games after coming back from a 20-game absence (thumb damage). In case your league counts pictures and hits, he’s much more helpful, because it appears to be like like he’s making up for misplaced time.
Artem Zub – 1 G (3), +2, 1 SOG, 1 H, 1 BLK, and 24:02 TOI. Zub isn’t a celebrity blueliner by any means, however he’s having fun with a modest breakout. He’s simply 2 factors away from reaching final yr’s level whole (13) and will eclipse his profession excessive of 25 factors (2023-2024) if he stays wholesome. Plus, should you say you hate saying his title out loud, I wouldn’t imagine you.
Sam Montembeault – 24 saves on 29 pictures and a 5-2 loss vs OTT. If Linus Ullmark was the Thoughts Flayer final night time, Sam Montembeault was the Air Fryer. Which means crispy, overcooked, and a bit burned by the pink mild shining brightly behind his web each time a Sens participant pushed one over the aim line.
Nick Suzuki – 1 G (8), 1 A (22), -1, 3 SOG, 1 PPG, 1 PPA, 3 H. If there’s a plan for the Habs to lose, nobody informed Suzuki. Even with a 3-6-1 document over their final 10 video games, Suzuki is using a 6-game level streak for Montreal. Now he wants extra assist.
Ilya Sorokin – 29 saves on 30 pictures and the 2-1 win vs TB. The Russian storyline in Stranger Issues straddles the top of Season Three and the start of Season 4. And after three straight losses, Sorokin regarded like he was prepared to flee the Soviet gulag final night time. Hopefully, the subsequent time, he doesn’t need to struggle his approach out like Hopper did.
Bo Horvat – 1 G (16), +1, 3 SOG, 22:22 TOI. 27 factors in 27 video games for Horvat, and an elite 17% capturing share. In case your league is a type of stranger ones that values objectives extra extremely than assists, go get your self some Horvat.
Andrei Vasilevskiy – 21 saves on 23 pictures and the loss at NYI. Talking of Russian goalies, Vasilevskiy’s loss broke a private 6-game successful streak. The numbers are nonetheless prime tier (2.31 GAA, .919 SV%) and he’s exhibiting no indicators of slowing down in his age 31 season.
Igor Shesterkin – 24 saves on 26 pictures and the 3-2 OT win vs DAL. Wait. One other Russian goalie? What’s subsequent, a Russian winger scoring the game-winning aim?!
Vladislav Gavrikov – 1 G (5), 1 SOG, 1 H, 1 BLK, and the GWG. I swear I practically wrote Igor as an alternative of Vladislav. I’m undecided there’s a extra Russian-sounding title within the league than this man’s. Regardless, Garvikov has 5 PTS in his final 6 GP. It’s apparent that he’s Put-In some work. (Oof).
Casey DeSmith – 38 saves on 41 pictures and the additional time loss. DeSmith acquired De-Smoked with pictures on this one, and practically escaped with the victory. In 10 begins, DeSmith has misplaced in regulation simply as soon as…however has misplaced after three intervals 4 occasions.
Mikko Rantanen – 1 G (11), +1, 4 SOG, 1 H, 21:13 TOI, and his fourth consecutive recreation with out a recreation misconduct. Right here’s hoping for the Stars’ sake, the celebrity winger stays out of the penalty field and might add to his level streak at NJ tonight (6 PTS in 3 GP).
Sergei Bobrovsky – 26 saves on 29 pictures and the 4-1 loss vs TOR. Oh, look! One other Russian goalie! Have they got a manufacturing facility over there that pumps out vodka and hockey gamers? As a result of in the event that they do, possibly they need to use some hockey gamers to defend that inter-dimensional rift to the upside-down.
Sam Reinhart – 1 G (14), 1 SOG, 1 SHG, 1 H. True story: Each time I write up a former Sabre doing something optimistic, I form of really feel dangerous. It’s a bizarre guilt, regardless that I do know it’s not my fault that they aren’t in Buffalo anymore. Right here’s hoping Jack Eichel doesn’t do something within the Vegas recreation later.
Brad Marchand – Simply 3 SOG from the Panthers’ main scorer, however I wished so as to add this one in right now.
Throughout good man and Toronto favourite, Brad Marchand.
I don’t know the way Leaf followers can proceed to disclaim that this man is an absolute gem. Not solely is he a fantastic participant, however he tells it like it’s. In a nutshell, Marchand says that the league standings are so shut proper now that it’s “silly” for anybody to rely a crew out of playoff competition after they’re 4 factors out of a playoff place. Calling out the hyper-critical and overly enthusiastic Toronto media was a pleasant contact, too.
“Leaf Nation”: Ya, Ya, however…however…however he licked somebody 10 years in the past!”
SMH emoji.
Joseph Woll – 26 saves on 27 pictures and the win at FLA. The parade is again on! Okay, all jokes apart, Woll has been strong for the Leafs since his return. He’s 3-3-1 in 7 begins, however the 2.53 GAA and .925 SV% are strong.
Troy Stecher – 1 G (1), 1 A (3), +4, 1 SOG, 4 BLK, 24:26 TOI. Who wants Morgan Reilly if you’ve acquired…*checks notes*…Troy Stecher?! Stecher’s 2-point night time doubled his season output.
Dakota Joshua – 1 G (4), 1 A (4), +2, 2 PIM, 1 SOG, GWG, 2 H, 1 BLK, and 11:07 TOI. Who wants Auston Matthews if you’ve acquired Dakota Joshua?! (Okay. I’ll cease now).
Juuse Saros – 27 saves on 28 pictures within the 5-1 win vs CGY. I ponder if he regarded on the calendar and noticed it was the Flames, then considered how Juicy the matchup was going to be. Ugh. Poor Cowtown is in hassle.
Michael Bunting – 1 G (6), 1 A (9), +2, 4 SOG. All these nails on the finish of Steve Harrington’s baseball bat imply he’s actually not going to be Bunting. Swing away!
Steven Stamkos – 1 G (7), 2 SOG, and his third aim in his final 4 GP. 15:47 of ice time is a sign that the outdated Stammer is, effectively, outdated, however that’s not stopping the rumor mill from churning out content material. The latest groups named within the swirling winds of Stamkos’ motion? Montreal, Carolina, Winnipeg, Seattle, Detroit. I’ve seen point out of the Devils, too, however I’d wish to see him and Jordan Eberle collectively on that Kraken house ice if Nashville decides to maneuver him.
Devin Cooley – 12 saves on 16 pictures and the early hook after two intervals. And the crater simply retains getting greater and greater because the Flames sink even additional behind the remainder of the league.
Morgan Frost – 1 G (6), -1, 1 SOG, 17:47 TOI. So we’re speaking in regards to the Flames. And we’re highlighting a Cooley and a Frost? You recognize who’s been ice chilly? Come on. You’ll be able to’t make these things up.
Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood – 10 saves every on 11 pictures and 10 pictures (respectively). I regarded on the field rating and thought to myself, “Wow, Colorado is absolutely taking this goalie timeshare critically.” All jokes apart, Wedgewood was pulled with an “higher physique damage” midway by way of the second interval and changed with Blackwood, who ultimately recorded the win. Studies acknowledged that it was Wedgewood’s again that was appearing up, however that he “averted vital damage”, so you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of aid should you roster him.
Nathan Mackinnon – 2 G (22), +2, 6 SOG, 1 H, 22:15 TOI. The report was that Mackinnon was ‘combating an sickness” however nonetheless suited up for this recreation. And he scored 2 objectives. Are you able to think about what he would’ve performed if he have been 100%? I’d give him a tough time for not taking it slowly sufficient for Morgan Geekie to maintain tempo with him, however he’s too likeable, and too proficient, to criticise.
Gabriel Landeskog – 2 A (9), +2, 1 H, 1 BLK, and 16:47 TOI. This doesn’t actually have an effect on the stats a lot, however I form of love that Colorado hasn’t modified their captaincy since 2012. It could have been simple, and nearly anticipated, for the Avs to offer the “C” to MacKinnon and even Makar, particularly when Landeskog missed a lot time to damage, however they caught with their man. Different groups ought to take notes. That is the way you construct a strong tradition.
Kevin Lankinen – 28 saves on 31 pictures and the 3-1 loss at COL. Lankinen didn’t play poorly; he simply didn’t get a lot offensive help to offer him a shot on the win. He has simply two wins in his final 10 begins.
Jesper Wallstedt – 33 saves on 33 pictures, and the shutout win at EDM. I noticed this recreation on the record and refused to observe it (I put the Colorado recreation on as an alternative). Edmonton’s recreation final week broke me. It’ll be some time till I can watch the Oilers once more. So far as Wallstedt is worried, he had a superb recreation and managed to carry two of the most effective within the recreation (McDavid and Draisaitl) off the scoresheet. Wallstedt is on hearth with 4 shutouts in 6 video games. He leads the league in GAA and SV% (with out sorting for certified starters by video games performed).
Jonas Brodin – 1 G (3), +1, 1 SOG, 4 BLK, and 25:46 TOI. Underrated in actual hockey, and forgotten in fantasy hockey. He’s the form of man who would get possibly 50% of individuals answering the next query accurately – “Is that this man nonetheless taking part in within the NHL?”
Stuart Skinner – 23 saves on 24 pictures and the 1-0 loss to MIN. It’s simple to tear on this man, particularly with the back-to-back finals collapses, however this one wasn’t his fault. When Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have 6 pictures TOTAL and Connor McDavid data simply ONE SOG? Don’t lay blame at Skinner’s toes after that form of output.
Spencer Knight – 25 saves on 28 pictures heading into the shootout (3-3 after OT). He’s 8-5-3 on the yr and is wanting like precisely what Florida had anticipated after they drafted him thirteenth general within the 2019 NHL entry draft. Each he and the Vegas goalie stood on their heads in additional time as effectively.
Connor Bedard – 1 G (17), 5 SOG, 1 BLK, and 21:25 TOI. I do know I’ve lots to say most occasions, so let me add this in right here as a result of it says rather more than I ever may. EDIT: His shootout aim was simply as filthy.
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— MarmosDad (Matt) (@marmosdad) December 3, 2025
Tyler Bertuzzi – 1 G (14), 1 A (9), 1 SOG, and 20:20 TOI. The Blackhawks announcers stated it final night time. Bertuzzi is off to the most effective begin of his profession, and it’s robust to argue 14 objectives in 23 video games.
Carter Hart – 27 saves on 30 pictures in his first recreation since January of 2024. Off-ice tales apart, Hart regarded strong on this recreation, particularly in a really lively additional time interval.
Ivan Barbashev – 1 G (9), 1 A (13), +2, 2 PIM, 1 SOG, 2 H, 1 BLK. Shaving cream or Russian winger? I wager you’ll be able to guess!
Logan Thompson – 24 saves on 25 pictures. That’s Thompson’s twelfth win of the yr. The two.03 GAA pushes him forward of Scott Wedgewood’s 2.08 for the league lead.
Tom Wilson – 1 G (16), 2 SOG, 1 PPG, 1 H, 1 BLK, and 20:40 TOI. Mr Wilson has 5 objectives in his final 5 video games and has recorded 13 PTS in his final 10 video games.
Alex Ovechkin – 2 A (15), 2 SOG, 1 PPA, and 16:46 TOI. No, critically, it’s not a typo. That’s two assists, not objectives. And guess the place he’s from!
Darcy Kuemper – 22 saves on 24 pictures within the 3-1 loss vs WSH. That’s his fifth recreation in a row with out a W after ripping off a streak of 4 victories firstly of November. In his protection, although, he’s given up greater than two objectives in simply 3 of these 10 video games.
Adrian Kempe – 1 G (9), -1, 2 SOG, 3 H, and 19:50 TOI.
That’s all for this week! I hope you loved it. When you’ve got any questions or feedback, depart them under, and I’ll get again to you as quickly as I can!
ALSO! Viz talked about yesterday that we’ll do Thursday’s 3-Level Problem right here right now. Keep in mind, you need to use any of the next: Nathan MacKinnon, Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, Connor McDavid, Jason Robertson, Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Mark Scheifele, Nikita Kucherov, Jack Eichel, or Cale Makar. Phew!
I wished to lock in Wyatt Johnston, however Dallas is off, so put me down for a David Pastrnak (hopeful) return.
Pleased Wednesday, and I’ll see you subsequent week!
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