Looking Ahead 2015: Week 20
steve laidlaw
2015-02-20
The best schedules in fantasy hockey for Week 20.
Love 'Em (These squads are sure to pay dividends in the coming week)
Los Angeles – Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli have found their mojo once again and the Kings are riding a six-game winning streak to leap back into the playoff race. With four games this week it seems like a safe bet to roll out your Kings.
New York Rangers – Derek Stepan has recovered from a flu that had him slumping recently. He now has five points in the past two games. That has sparked Martin St. Louis for four points in the last two games as well. Rick Nash remains in the hunt for the Rocket Richard trophy, two back of Alexander Ovechkin. With multiple scoring lines clicking the Rangers are a great play.
Columbus Blue Jackets – Brandon Dubinsky finds himself on a four-game goal streak, Nick Foligno has returned from injury and Ryan Johansen is a must play. Throw in four games (three at home) and it's safe to say you'll enjoy your BJs this week.
Leave 'Em (These squads will leave fantasy owners sorely disappointed in the near future)
Best Bets
Columbus 4.37 – four games – three at home
New Jersey 4.21 – four games – three at home
St. Louis 4.19 – four games – MTL, WPG, EDM and VAN
Los Angeles 4.05 – four games – DET, OTT, ANA and WPG
Florida 4.01 – four games – CHIx2, BUF and TBL
Steer Clear
Tampa Bay 1.99 – two games – CHI and FLA
Edmonton 1.84 – two games – MIN and STL
San Jose 2.15 – two games – DET and OTT
Pittsburgh 1.95 – two games – WAS and CBJ
Ottawa 2.57 – three games – all on road
Tuesday, February 24 to Monday, March 2
Best Bets
New York Rangers 4.42 – four games – three at home
Chicago 4.35 – four games – FLAx2, TBL and CAR
St. Louis 4.19 – four games – MTL, WPG, EDM and VAN
Columbus 4.55 – four games – three at home
Los Angeles 4.05 – four games – DET, OTT, ANA and WPG
Steer Clear
Edmonton 1.84 – two games – MIN and STL
Pittsburgh 1.95 – two games – WAS and CBJ
Tampa Bay 1.99 – two games – CHI and FLA
Ottawa 2.57 – three games – all on road
Detroit 2.71 – three games – all on road
Wednesday, February 25 to Tuesday, March 3
Best Bets
Florida 4.31 – four games – all at home
San Jose 4.30 – four games – three at home
Columbus 4.16 – four games – three at home
New Jersey 4.16 – four games – three at home
Toronto 4.09 – four games – PHI, MTL, WAS and FLA
Steer Clear
Edmonton 1.79 – two games – STL and LAK
Winnipeg 1.79 – two games – STL and LAK
Detroit 1.90 – two games – both on road
Pittsburgh 1.95 – two games – WAS and CBJ
Colorado 2.00 – two games – DAL and MIN
Thursday, February 26 to Wednesday, March 4
Best Bets
Florida 4.31 – four games – all at home
San Jose 4.30 – four games – three at home
Columbus 4.16 – four games – three at home
New York Rangers 4.16 – four games – ARI, PHI, NSH and DET
Toronto 4.09 – four games – PHI, MTL, WAS and FLA
Steer Clear
Edmonton 1.79 – two games – STL and LAK
Pittsburgh 1.90 – two games – CBJ and COL
Calgary 1.95 – two games – both on road
Boston 2.20 – two games – NJD and ARI
Arizona 2.70 – three games – NYR, BOS and ANA
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Editor's Note: All credit for the above table goes to our usual columnist Mike Schmidt who is away this week.
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