NHL Energy Rankings: Fantasy standouts for every crew in 2024

We’re greater than a month into 2024, so there is no higher time for ESPN Fantasy analysts Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash to highlight every crew’s hottest participant since Jan. 1, when it comes to most fantasy factors per sport. Notice that Sean dealt with the Japanese groups, whereas Victoria tackled the West.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 ballot based mostly on the video games by Wednesday, which generates our grasp record right here.

Notice: Earlier rating for every crew refers back to the earlier version, revealed Jan. 26. Factors percentages are by Thursday’s video games.

Earlier rating: 1
Factors share: 71.57%
Subsequent seven days: @ DET (Feb. 10), @ WSH (Feb. 11), @ CHI (Feb. 13), vs. DET (Feb. 15)

Thatcher Demko, G (5.42 FPPG since Jan. 1): Nobody — not even Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner — accrued extra whole fantasy factors previously month. With solely two back-to-back units dotting the Canucks’ schedule from now till early April (and 0 in March), Vancouver’s Vezina candidate ought to stay a lot busy down the stretch.

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Earlier rating: 2
Factors share: 71.57%
Subsequent seven days: vs. WSH (Feb. 10), vs. TB (Feb. 13), vs. SEA (Feb. 15)

David Pastrnak, RW (3.31 FPPG since Jan. 1): Any shock right here? Put your hand down, everyone knows Pasta is one of the best — fantasy or in any other case — that the Bruins have to supply. And it is not that shut, particularly with the goaltenders splitting time.

Earlier rating: 4
Factors share: 65.38%
Subsequent seven days: FLA (Feb. 10), @ WSH (Feb. 13), @ TB (Feb. 15)

Nathan MacKinnon, C (4.65 FPPG since Jan. 1): What else is there to say about MacKinnon, a skater who’s averaging numbers close to equal to the 2 greatest goalies (Demko, Skinner) every sport. His linemate, Jonathan Drouin, is racking up the assists and, in contrast to MacKinnon, is out there in most ESPN Fantasy leagues.

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Earlier rating: 5
Factors share: 66.67%
Subsequent seven days: @ MTL (Feb. 10), vs. CAR (Feb. 13), @ NSH (Feb. 15)

Miro Heiskanen, D (2.2 FPPG since Jan. 1): Showing absolutely recovered after shedding most of January to damage, Heiskanen is banging out some extent per sport whereas averaging 25 minutes of ice time in his return. A resurgence that after once more boosts him previous younger Thomas Harley within the Stars’ fantasy pecking order.

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Earlier rating: 6
Factors share: 66.67%
Subsequent seven days: vs. COL (Feb. 10), @ PIT (Feb. 14), @ BUF (Feb. 15)

Matthew Tkachuk, RW (3.66 FPPG since Jan. 1): It is about time Tkachuk took his rightful place on the prime of the Panthers achievement rankings. Sam Reinhart stays sizzling on his heels — and may have the higher total marketing campaign — however I might take a back-on-track Tkachuk for my fantasy squad given the selection.

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Earlier rating: 3
Factors share: 66.33%
Subsequent seven days: vs. PIT (Feb. 10), vs. SJ (Feb. 14)

Laurent Brossoit, G (6.73 FPPG since Jan. 1): No query, Winnipeg’s backup has been a capital T, as in Terrific when provided the possibility to spell Connor Hellebuyck for a contest, relationship to early December. Sadly, the sum of these alternatives add as much as solely seven begins (and simply three in January). Nonetheless, Brossoit actually deserves streaming the place doable, when tossed on the market as an alternative. Which may occur extra incessantly to spare Hellebuyck’s vitality down the stretch.

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Earlier rating: 9
Factors share: 65.38%
Subsequent seven days: vs. MIN (Feb. 12)

Alec Martinez, D (2.54 FPPG since Jan. 1): Whereas Martinez serves as a priceless asset in leagues that reward blocked pictures, a wholesome once more Adin Hill is as soon as extra anticipated to pile up fantasy factors as Vegas’s go-to netminder. It is price noting that Jack Eichel, after present process a knee process, is predicted again later this month.

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Earlier rating: 7
Factors share: 64.13%
Subsequent seven days: @ LA (Feb. 10), vs. DET (Feb. 13), @ STL (Feb. 15)

Stuart Skinner, G (6.71 FPPG since Jan. 1): Connor McDavid? Certain, he is nice. However what about Edmonton’s beginning netminder, who’s performing as an elite fantasy asset between the pipes? Whereas the close to record-tying win streak was halted, a contemporary run of victories stays attainable because the Oilers schedule incorporates a slew of winnable matchups by February.

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Earlier rating: 8
Factors share: 65.69%
Subsequent seven days: @ CHI (Feb. 9), vs. CGY (Feb. 12), vs. MTL (Feb. 15)

Vincent Trocheck, C (2.34 FPPG since Jan. 1): This looks like a brief crown thanks solely to a slight pumping of the brakes by the true Rangers fantasy hero this season: Artemi Panarin. However there is no such thing as a denying that Trocheck has outplayed expectations and ought to be a fantasy lineup lock.

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Earlier rating: 11
Factors share: 63.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. NJ (Feb. 10), @ DAL (Feb. 13)

Andrei Svechnikov, LW (2.94 FPPG since Jan. 1): Sadly for fantasy gamers and the Hurricanes, we’ve not seen Svechnikov in motion since Jan. 19. Regardless of this, he’s nonetheless solely 4.3 fantasy factors off the crew lead, which exhibits the Canes are struggling with out him. Fortunately, he is again training.

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Earlier rating: 10
Factors share: 61.22%
Subsequent seven days: @ OTT (Feb. 10), vs. STL (Feb. 13), vs. PHI (Feb. 15)

Ilya Samsonov, G (5.35 FPPG since Jan. 1): It is encouraging to see Samsonov take the reins for now, however would you be assured the remainder of the way in which with him in your fantasy crease? I might discover a diversified portfolio versus placing too many chips right here.

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Earlier rating: 13
Factors share: 57.69%
Subsequent seven days: vs. SEA (Feb. 10), vs. ARI (Feb. 12), @ TOR (Feb. 15)

Owen Tippett, RW (2.28 FPPG since Jan. 1): Tippett is neck and neck with Joel Farabee for the lead, which ought to come as no shock to Flyers followers who’ve loved the youth motion taking management of the offense. Each gamers could possibly be obtainable in normal fantasy leagues.

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Earlier rating: 14
Factors share: 56.73%
Subsequent seven days: @ CBJ (Feb. 10), @ BOS (Feb. 13), vs. COL (Feb. 15)

Nikita Kucherov, RW (3.48 FPPG since Jan. 1): There is no such thing as a lack of effort on the a part of the Lightning catalyst within the fantasy realm. He is a half-point per sport higher than his subsequent closest teammate in 2024 and has this squad on his again most video games.

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Earlier rating: 15
Factors share: 58.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. VAN (Feb. 10), @ EDM (Feb. 13), @ VAN (Feb. 15)

Alex Lyon, G (4.12 FPPG since Jan. 1): Thriving within the absence of Ville Husso, who final performed Dec. 18, Lyon must cope with Husso’s return quickly in addition to a more durable schedule the remainder of the month that features a Western Convention street swing.

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Earlier rating: 12
Factors share: 58.33%
Subsequent seven days: vs. EDM (Feb. 10), @ BUF (Feb. 13), @ NJ (Feb. 15)

Drew Doughty, D (2.41 FPPG since Jan. 1): Via the sooner highs and present lows, no different fantasy asset in L.A. contributes as constantly because the Kings’ veteran defender. As well-rounded as they arrive, Doughty checks off most class containers, scoring and in any other case, night time out and in.

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Earlier rating: 18
Factors share: 56.38%
Subsequent seven days: @ MIN (Feb. 9), @ WPG (Feb. 10), vs. FLA (Feb. 14), @ CHI (Feb. 15)

Sidney Crosby, C (2.8 FPPG since Jan. 1): The 36-year-old is scoring at a tempo we’ve not seen from him since 2009-10. His fantasy tempo has even ticked up since Jan. 1. Can we start to think about how gaudy Crosby’s stats can be if Pittsburgh’s energy play labored higher?

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Earlier rating: 17
Factors share: 52.94%
Subsequent seven days: vs. ARI (Feb. 10), vs. NJ (Feb. 13), vs. DAL (Feb. 15)

Roman Josi, D (2.81 FPPG since Jan. 1): After a extra pedestrian begin to the season, one of many league’s greatest blueliners is again to his regular enterprise of posting critical fantasy factors — to the tune of three.0 per sport for the reason that second week of January.

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Earlier rating: 16
Factors share: 54.08%
Subsequent seven days: @ CAR (Feb. 10), vs. SEA (Feb. 12), @ NSH (Feb. 13), vs. LA (Feb. 15)

Jesper Bratt, RW (2.01 FPPG since Jan. 1): Clearly, anybody we put right here is only a placeholder as Jack Hughes returns after his damage absence. Bratt and Nico Hischier have completed what they’ll to carry down the fort, however the Devils’ playoff push will get a lift with Hughes again.

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Earlier rating: 19
Factors share: 54.90%
Subsequent seven days: vs. CGY (Feb. 10), vs. SEA (Feb. 13)

Noah Dobson, D (3.14 FPPG since Jan. 1): Patrick Roy or Lane Lambert; 2023 or 2024 … Dobson cares not for the main points of who’s behind the bench. He turned the nook as a dynamic, prime fantasy defender this season by including minutes and shot-blocking to his sport.

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Earlier rating: 20
Factors share: 55.10%
Subsequent seven days: @ BUF (Feb. 10), @ MTL (Feb. 11), @ TOR (Feb. 13), vs. EDM (Feb. 15)

Jordan Binnington, G (4.44 FPPG since Jan. 1): Having completed his obligation in serving to maintain the Blues within the playoff race this previous month, Binnington boasts a pleasant haul of fantasy factors. Nevertheless, managers involved that the wheels would possibly finally fall off for a membership that does not rating an entire bunch would possibly take into account goalie assist elsewhere.

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Earlier rating: 23
Factors share: 52.0%
Subsequent seven days: @ PHI (Feb. 10), @ NJ (Feb. 12), @ NYI (Feb. 13), @ BOS (Feb. 15)

Joey Daccord, G (3.82 FPPG since Jan. 1): Whereas the eight-game win streak ended some time in the past, Daccord provides his Kraken an opportunity most video games, which helps clarify why he posts optimistic fantasy factors even when Seattle loses. His .934 SV% and 1.96 GAA since Dec. 1 additional helps the decision to roster the expert netminder.

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Earlier rating: 24
Factors share: 51.96%
Subsequent seven days: @ NYI (Feb. 10), @ NYR (Feb. 12), vs. SJ (Feb. 15)

Jacob Markstrom, G (4.4 FPPG since Jan. 1): Markstrom continues to win video games regardless of his crew’s decrease spot within the standings. If it quickly falls aside, there’s additionally an opportunity Markstrom could possibly be traded. However Calgary does not fancy itself utterly out of it but, with current Vancouver export Andrei Kuzmenko settling in on the highest line.

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Earlier rating: 21
Factors share: 50.0%
Subsequent seven days: @ NSH (Feb. 10), @ PHI (Feb. 12), vs. MIN (Feb. 14)

Sean Durzi, D (2.18 FPPG since Jan. 1): That he is averaging extra fantasy factors per sport this season than (underrated) fantasy star Clayton Keller speaks loudly to how effectively the L.A. export has blossomed in his new desert digs. And the third-year blueliner is simply getting going.

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Earlier rating: 22
Factors share: 54.35%
Subsequent seven days: @ BOS (Feb. 10), vs. VAN (Feb. 11), vs. COL (Feb. 13)

T.J. Oshie, RW (2.84 FPPG since Jan. 1): He is completed sufficient in 10 of 14 Capitals video games in 2024 to earn this spot, however Oshie’s stats are padded right here with a current hat trick. He is a sizzling hand who ought to be in fantasy lineups, however dropped when he cools.

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Earlier rating: 26
Factors share: 48.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. STL (Feb. 10), vs. LA (Feb. 13), vs. FLA (Feb. 15)

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G (5.3 FPPG since Jan. 1): As famous in my fantasy column this week, it is doubtless no coincidence that the Sabres had one of the best schedule for fantasy goaltenders in January and Luukkonen become a brick wall. That mentioned, the Sabres have the sixth-worst schedule for fantasy goaltending going ahead.

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Earlier rating: 27
Factors share: 50.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. DAL (Feb. 10), vs. STL (Feb. 11), vs. ANA (Feb. 13), @ NYR (Feb. 15)

Mike Matheson, D (2.3 FPPG since Jan. 1): Matheson has been regular all season and remains to be undervalued in most leagues. The lack of Sean Monahan by way of commerce should not decelerate the facility play — the Canadiens went 1-for-2 on Tuesday — and may have no influence on the blocks which might be Matheson’s signature.

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Earlier rating: 25
Factors share: 49.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. PIT (Feb. 9), @ VGK (Feb. 12), @ ARI (Feb. 14)

Kirill Kaprizov, LW (3.28 FPPG since Jan. 1): The “Thrill” has been delighting fantasy managers by returning to his scoring methods since getting back from damage. Wholesome and registering greater than 21 minutes a sport, there is no ebb in sight. Additionally, do not sleep on rookie Brock Faber, who’s averaging 2.98 FPPG since Jan. 1.

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Earlier rating: 28
Factors share: 44.68%
Subsequent seven days: vs. TOR (Feb. 10), vs. CBJ (Feb. 13), vs. ANA (Feb. 15)

Brady Tkachuk, LW (2.25 FPPG since Jan. 1): He does not fairly have the elevated factors per sport proven by Matthew, however Brady is holding his personal for the Senators. Ottawa has some video games in hand on the remainder of the league and short-term schedule that’s of their favor.

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Earlier rating: 29
Factors share: 42.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. TB (Feb. 10), @ OTT (Feb. 13)

Zach Werenski, D (2.2 FPPG since Jan. 1): Think about an unlimited, grey panorama that goes on so far as the attention can see. Within the midst of this harsh setting stands a single, vibrant flower; its petals a lone shiny spot within the unforgiving setting. That is Werenski within the fantasy panorama that’s the Blue Jackets this season.

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Earlier rating: 30
Factors share: 38.0%
Subsequent seven days: vs. EDM (Feb. 9), @ MTL (Feb. 13), @ OTT (Feb. 15)

Radko Gudas, D (2.45 FPPG since Jan. 1): A tricky shot-blocker, Gudas throws his physique round whereas sometimes potting the odd aim or help. Persistently priceless when solely left to his personal formidable bodily play, the Geese defender serves as a fantasy gem when conducting all three.

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Earlier rating: 32
Factors share: 32.35%
Subsequent seven days: @ WPG (Feb. 14), @ CGY (Feb. 15)

Mackenzie Blackwood, G (3.22 FPPG since Jan. 1): One other good goaltender on a crew that is not good, Blackwood is using a three-game win streak. Nonetheless, the Sharks are going to lose extra typically than win between now and April, which blunts the netminder’s fantasy worth. Except he is moved earlier than the commerce deadline.

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Earlier rating: 31
Factors share: 29.41%
Subsequent seven days: vs. NYR (Feb. 9), vs. VAN (Feb. 13), vs. PIT (Feb. 15)

Petr Mrazek, G (2.26 FPPG since Jan. 1): The Blackhawks netminder typically positive aspects optimistic fantasy factors even when his crew loses, which is usually. Mrazek hasn’t dipped into unfavorable numbers since Jan. 9, regardless of profitable solely two of eight video games over that span.