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Pavel Francouz - G

Colorado Avalanche

Pavel Francouz has been using virtual reality training to try to stay sharp during the NHL pause.

Added Apr 10 1:46 pm (EST)

Avalanche.nhl.com

Since the NHL paused on March 12, players haven't been able to practice or skate. The most they can really do in self-isolation is workout, which can keep them physically fit but that's not the same as being game ready. Virtual reality training isn't a substitute for on-ice work either, but it's something Francouz can do to keep himself a little closer to where he'll need to be should the campaign resume. It's a tool to train his brain and keep his reflexes sharp. "One such practice unit is that you look at different shapes, blinking several ways and as quickly as possible you have to choose one of the rankings options that is correct," Francouz said. "So you have to use your memory and quick decisions at the same time. Then there are different games. Like when you have a bat in your hand and there are four spots from which a ball can get to you. The ball is slowing down, speeding up ... And one teammate is showing up. So you have to hit the ball that gets to you from different spots and send it to the place where the teammate showed up. This has all been made to model sport situations for your brain. And it really is able to stimulate your brain so I think it is really helpful."

Added Apr 10 1:46 pm (EST)

Added Apr 10 1:46 pm (EST)

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SCHEDULE / RESULTS

Date	Time	Opp	D Rank	Result	Record	Goalies / Goals
Jan 15	9:00 pm		25	W, 8-0	1-1	Philipp Grubauer (0 GA); / Gabriel Landeskog (2); Devon Toews; Nathan MacKinnon; Joonas Donskoi; Andre Burakovsky; Nazem Kadri; Mikko Rantanen;
Jan 19	10:00 pm	at	22	W, 3-2	2-1	Philipp Grubauer (2 GA); / Mikko Rantanen; Brandon Saad; Devon Toews;
Jan 21	10:00 pm	at	22	L, 2-4	2-2	Hunter Miska (3 GA); / Mikko Rantanen; Nathan MacKinnon;
Jan 22	10:00 pm	at	9	W, 3-2	3-2	Philipp Grubauer (2 GA); / Gabriel Landeskog; Mikko Rantanen; Joonas Donskoi;
Jan 24	8:00 pm	at	9	L, 1-3	3-3	Philipp Grubauer (2 GA); / Mikko Rantanen;
Aug 26	10:30 pm		0
Jan 26	9:00 pm		24
Jan 28	9:00 pm		24
Jan 30	8:00 pm	at	12
Jan 31	8:00 pm	at	12

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	First Line
C	Nathan MacKinnon
LW	Gabriel Landeskog
RW	Mikko Rantanen
LD	Devon Toews
RD	Cale Makar


	Second Line
C	J.T. Compher
LW	Brandon Saad
RW	Andre Burakovsky
LD	Bowen Byram
RD	Samuel Girard


	Third Line
C	Nazem Kadri
LW	Matt Calvert
RW	Valeri Nichushkin
LD	Greg Pateryn
RD	Conor Timmins


	Fourth Line
C	Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
LW	Tyson Jost
RW	Joonas Donskoi


	Power Play 1
	Cale Makar
	Mikko Rantanen
	Nathan MacKinnon
	Nazem Kadri
	Gabriel Landeskog


	Power Play 2
	Samuel Girard
	Valeri Nichushkin
	J.T. Compher
	Andre Burakovsky
	Devon Toews


	Penalty Kill 1
	Ryan Graves
	J.T. Compher
	Greg Pateryn
	Matt Calvert


	Penalty Kill 2
	Samuel Girard
	Tyson Jost
	Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
	Devon Toews

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K. Clague - D

LA

Kale Clague picked up his first career NHL point Sunday.

Clague assisted on Anze Kopitar's first goal of the season. The defenseman was selected in the second round, 51st overall, in the 2016 Draft.

Added 10:37 am (EST)

Added 10:37 am (EST)

lakingsinsider.com

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L. Andersson - F

LA

Lias Andersson scored his first goal as a member of the Los Angeles Kings Sunday.

Andersson, who was taken seventh overall in 2017 by the Rangers and dealt in the off-season for a second-round pick, also had three minors in the contest. Despite the nice night, we cannot recommend Andersson at this time in fantasy.

Added 10:32 am (EST)

Added 10:32 am (EST)

lakingsinsider.com

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Z. Kassian - F

EDM

The Edmonton Oilers have moved Zack Kassian down to the third line.

Kassian was off to a rough start with only one assist in five games but he doubled his total Sunday with an assist on linemate's Kyle Turris' first of the season. “I’ve had a lot of chats with Kass, we’re trying to get him more engaged in the game and involved in the game, whether that be physically or different parts of the game,” coach Dave Tippett said. “His last couple of games have been not bad, but I still think there is some more growth in there to have more of an impact on the game. You have to make sure when you’re in the game — especially a guy like Kass, who is a hard guy to play against when he’s on his game — the other team’s got to know you’re in the game

Added 10:17 am (EST)

Added 10:17 am (EST)

Edmonton Sun

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N. Foote - F

NJ

The New Jersey Devils have sent Nolan Foote from the taxi squad to the minors.

Foote will play for Binghamton of the AHL once the AHL season begins which is supposed to be on February 5. Foote was part of the Blake Coleman trade to Tampa Bay and is a prospect as he was taken 27th overall in the 2019 Draft.

Added 10:13 am (EST)

Added 10:13 am (EST)

NHL.com

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J. Puljujarvi - F

EDM

Jesse Puljujarvi had an assist Sunday.

Puljujarvi is now seeing his playing time on the top line with Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and he seems to be a much-improved player since he left after the 2018-19 season to play a year in Finland. “We like what Jesse’s being doing in games, he’s around the puck a lot, he goes to the front of the net hard, he’s creating loose pucks,” said Oilers head coach Dave Tippett prior to the game. “We’re just trying to find a different look to see if we can find something. We’ve kept a pretty close eye on him since the start of camp, he’s come in with a great attitude. He wanted to just get comfortable with everything we’re trying to do and you look at the game he’s playing, he’s playing a real North American game, a hard game along the boards and so we’ll see.” Puljujarvi has only two assists in seven games but he should be picked up now in deeper pools.

Added 10:07 am (EST)

Added 10:07 am (EST)

Edmonton Sun

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C. McDavid - F

EDM

Connor McDavid assisted on three goals Sunday including the game winner with less than a second to play in Edmonton's 4-3 win over Winnipeg.

McDavid's big night moved him into a tie for the NHL scoring lead with Mitch Marner and Anze Kopitar as all three have 10 points. He is expected to be at or near the top of the scoring race all season so this effort is no surprise. He is a must-start.

Added 9:55 am (EST)

Added 9:55 am (EST)

Edmonton Sun

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P. Dubois - C

WPG

Pierre-Luc Dubois is already comfortable in Winnipeg as his father Eric is an assistant coach with the Manitoba Moose.

The Moose are the Jets AHL affiliate and that is great news for Jets fans who want Dubois to stay in the Manitoba capital. “My parents used to go back to Montreal during the summer but now they are staying in Winnipeg full time,” Dubois said. “The first time I came here was after the world juniors (in 2016). I had a week off so I came to Winnipeg. Every time we’d play the Jets I’d come home for dinner and my mom would cook for me. I was here in quarantine (last spring). Obviously everything was closed but whether it was driving around the city — or me and my sister bought bikes and we just went around — it seems really beautiful. I got familiar with De Lucas, which I’m really excited to go back to. I’m looking forward to getting to know the city more.” Dubois has to quarantine for 14 days and then will be able to join the Jets.

Added 8:56 am (EST)

Added 8:56 am (EST)

Winnipeg Sun

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R. Bortuzzo - D

STL

Robert Bortuzzo is still out of action with a concussion.

Bortuzzo was injured in the Blues second game of the season when he was smacked into the boards by the Avs Valeri Nichushkin. He missed his fourth straight game Sunday and has yet to return to the ice.

Added 8:51 am (EST)

Added 8:51 am (EST)

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