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NFL Nation reporters detail the biggest storylines -- and what they mean going forward -- for every team coming out of Week 10.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo Bills (4-5)Buffalo returns to practice Monday after Rex Ryan gave his team its entire bye week off. At 4-5, the Bills have their back against the wall, and badly need to snap their three-game losing streak next Sunday in Cincinnati. Losing to the Bengals would drop Buffalo to 1-5 in the AFC, making it extremely difficult to win a wild-card tiebreaker at the end of the season. -- Mike RodakWeek 11: at Cincinnati, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETMiami Dolphins (5-4)The Dolphins and quarterback Ryan Tannehill are growing in confidence following their fourth straight win on Sunday against the Chargers. This is Miamis first four-game win streak since 2008, which coincidentally is the last time the team made the playoffs. The Dolphins play four of their next six games on the road, so its imperative they continue to play well away from Hard Rock Stadium. -- James WalkerWeek 11: at Los Angeles, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ETNew England Patriots (7-2)The Patriots offense didnt play its usual clean and efficient game in the loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, but the bigger issue -- and something that could hold the team back from its Super Bowl aspirations -- is a defense struggling to produce turnovers and create enough consistent resistance. Not enough pass rush. Not competitive enough coverage. While credit goes to the Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson for creating stress, the Patriots D isnt holding up its end of the bargain when it comes to playing complementary football. -- Mike ReissWeek 11: at San Francisco, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETNew York Jets (3-7)The Jets have a bye week to assess their problems. But what they really need is a bye month. The No. 1 question: Will they proceed with Bryce Petty at quarterback, or go back to Ryan Fitzpatrick, if healthy? Coach Todd Bowles said he wants to evaluate Pettys performance on Sunday and Fitzpatricks sprained knee before making the decision. -- Rich CiminiWeek 11:?ByeAFC NORTHBaltimore Ravens (5-4)The good news is the Ravens get extra rest (10 days) before playing at Dallas on Sunday. The bad news is that might not be enough time for the interior of the offensive line to get fully healthy. Pro Bowl right guard Marshal Yanda has missed three out of the past four games with a shoulder injury, left guard Alex Lewis suffered an ankle injury that forced him out of the last game and center Jeremy Zuttah is also struggling with an ankle injury. The offensive line has been a painful position all season for the Ravens, who have started nine offensive linemen through nine games. -- Jamison HensleyWeek 11: at Dallas, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETCincinnati Bengals (3-4-1)The Bengals indicated they would make changes on defense after allowing more than 500 yards to the Redskins. Will they follow through, or will it be more of the same? The Bengals have a big opportunity in the AFC North with the Steelers floundering, so a win against the Giants on Monday night is vital to keep pace in the division. The biggest challenge for the Bengals this week: stopping Odell Beckham Jr. -- Katherine TerrellWeek 11: vs. Buffalo, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETCleveland Browns (0-10)Browns coach Hue Jackson is confident there will be no lingering negatives for Cody Kessler after he was benched Thursday night against Baltimore. Me and Cody had a great conversation [Friday], Jackson said. Cody is in a great place. Kessler will start Sundays game against the Steelers. -- Pat McManamonWeek 11: vs. Pittsburgh, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETPittsburgh Steelers (4-5)No other way to put it: The Steelers are devastated right now, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said the team needs more discipline and accountability after costly mistakes, particularly on defense, resulted in a 35-30 loss to the Cowboys. LeVeon Bell said Pittsburgh has played one complete game all year -- one. Safety Mike Mitchell said the Steelers had their hearts ripped out. This is a team in full soul-search mode. The only two positives after a four-game losing streak: Big Ben is posting big numbers again and the Browns are on the Week 11 schedule. -- Jeremy FowlerWeek 11: at Cleveland, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETAFC SOUTHHouston Texans (6-3)Even against the now 2-7 Jaguars, the Texans offense struggled to get into a rhythm. Quarterback Brock Osweiler threw for just 99 yards, and at one point had nine consecutive incomplete passes. Osweiler targeted Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins 13 times, but he had just five catches for 48 yards. Both Hopkins and head coach Bill OBrien said they are not concerned about his production because the Texans won and are now 6-3, but against better teams, that game plan might not be as successful. -- Sarah BarshopWeek 11: vs. Oakland in Mexico City, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETIndianapolis Colts (4-5)The Colts return to practice Monday after coach Chuck Pagano gave his players most of last week off for the bye. Theyll also return to practice without having made up any ground on Houston in the AFC South because Jacksonville couldnt beat the Texans on Sunday. The Colts are two games behind the Texans, while also not holding the tiebreaker between the two teams. Indianapolis will play host to Tennessee, which beat Green Bay on Sunday, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 11. -- Mike WellsWeek 11: vs. Tennessee, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETJacksonville Jaguars (2-7)It has been 23 quarters since the Jaguars forced a turnover, dating back to the first quarter of a Week 4 victory over Indianapolis. Since that turnover -- an interception by Yannick Ngakoue -- the Jacksonville offense has turned the ball over 12 times. The Jaguars are last in the NFL in turnover ratio at minus-14, and have forced a league-low five turnovers. This team isnt talented or good enough to overcome that, and its 2-7 record proves it. -- Mike DiRoccoWeek 11: at Detroit, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETTennessee Titans (5-5Can the Titans carry some of what they did against the Packers to Indianapolis? Green Bay might not be great this year, but the Titans feel they dispatched a powerhouse with their 47-25 win over the Packers. They consistently fail to get past the Colts, who also topped the Packers in their most recent game. The Titans have scored 35 points or more in three consecutive games and have to find the formula to keep pouring it on against a team they are determined to stay ahead of in the AFC South. -- Paul KuharskyWeek 11: at Indianapolis, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETAFC WESTDenver Broncos (7-2)Saturday night Broncos coach Gary Kubiak demanded his team show plenty of fight in New Orleans. The Broncos have a bye week coming and Kubiak wanted to see his battered team give everything it had to get there -- and in a 25-23 win, a game won when the Broncos returned a blocked extra point for two points, the defending champs showed why theyre still going to be a tough out for opponents. Their defense showed it still has some teeth, the offense put enough drives together to keep the Broncos in position, and the team showed the make-a-play tenacity that marked its run last season. And now it gets a bye that will give cornerback Aqib Talib and defensive end Derek Wolfe a chance to get back in the lineup. The Broncos will return to play the Chiefs in Week 12 as healthy as theyve been all season. -- Jeff LegwoldWeek 11:?ByeKansas City Chiefs (7-2)The one constant in Kansas Citys five-game winning streak has been turnovers. The Chiefs forced at least two in each of the five, but none bigger than the two in the fourth quarter that carried them past the Panthers on Sunday. Safety Eric Berry, who returned an interception 42 yards in the fourth quarter for the Chiefs only touchdown, said he knew Kansas City would eventually take the ball away from Cam Newton and the Panthers. Cornerback Marcus Peters, who forced and recovered a fumble later to set up the game-winning field goal, said he had only one thing on his mind on the play -- and that was to take the ball away from wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. -- Adam TeicherWeek 11: vs. Tampa Bay, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETOakland Raiders (7-2)The afterglow from last Sunday nights nationally televised coming-out party against the Broncos is dimming a bit thanks to this weekends bye, and the Raiders are again preparing for another nationally televised affair -- this time with an international flair. The first-place Raiders, who are 7-2 and not available to the media again until Wednesday, are the home team in Mexico City for Monday Night Football against the Texans. -- Paul GutierrezWeek 11: vs. Texans in Mexico City, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETSan Diego Chargers (4-6)Philip Rivers threw four interceptions in the final 13 minutes of Sundays loss, including one returned for a touchdown by Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso for the winning score. At 4-6, the Chargers are still mathematically capable of making the playoffs -- but buried in the cellar of arguably the best division in football in the AFC West, the Chargers are likely looking forward to next season once again, and focused on developing young talent at the back end of the roster. San Diego heads into the bye this week, then hits the road to face the Texans in two weeks. -- Eric D. WilliamsWeek 11: ByeNFC EASTDallas Cowboys (8-1)In the end, the Cowboys do not have a decision to make regarding their quarterback situation. Dak Prescott will be the quarterback as the Cowboys go with the hot hand, according to Jerry Jones after Sundays win over the Steelers. Jones said it would be a decision Tony Romo would make as well. Prescott threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns while directing two fourth-quarter comebacks in the final minutes, including the winning drive that ended in an Ezekiel Elliott touchdown run with nine seconds to play. -- Todd ArcherWeek 11: vs. Baltimore, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETNew York Giants (5-3)The Giants need a win on Monday night against the Bengals just to keep pace with the rest of the NFC East. After the Cowboys win in Pittsburgh, the Eagles win over the Falcons and the way the Redskins handled the Vikings on Sunday, its apparent the division is going to come down to the wire. The Giants cant afford to drop games, especially at home. -- Jordan RaananWeek 11: vs. Chicago, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETPhiladelphia Eagles (5-4)The Eagles rediscovered the ground game, and just in time. Ryan Mathews rushed for over 100 yards and scored twice to help the Eagles to a 24-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday. That puts them at 5-4 and in position to compete down a difficult homestretch, starting this week in Seattle. Strong on defense and special teams, the Eagles appear to be at their best when theyre playing an opportunistic, ball-control style on the offensive side. Following that formula will be key over the final seven games. -- Tim McManusWeek 11: at Seattle, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETWashington Redskins (5-3-1)RB Rob Kelley has provided the Redskins a boost -- and theres no reason to think it wont continue. Kelley has rushed for 184 yards in two starts, and its not a fluke. He runs hard, he shows excellent vision and he constantly stays ahead of the chains. The Redskins will continue to start Kelley, and the good part for them is that the more playing time he sees, the better he becomes. Sunday, he learned to trust his blockers and not always look to cut back. It resulted in positive runs. Tight end Vernon Davis said of Kelley, Hes a stud. -- John KeimWeek 11: vs. Green Bay, Sunday, 8:25 p.m. ETNFC NORTHChicago Bears (2-7)Jay Cutler regressed in Tampa. Coming off a strong effort versus Minnesota in Week 8, Cutler completed 16 of 30 pass attempts for 182 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions (55.1 quarterback rating) in Chicagos blowout loss to the Bucs. Cutler also lost a fumble, and fumbled the ball for a safety. The embattled quarterback now has committed seven turnovers in 15 quarters of play in 2016. Most expect Cutler to leave the Bears after the season, but Chicago cant afford any more performances like that. Even though the Bears are 2-7, they are still trying to build momentum for next year -- but they went backward at Raymond James Stadium. -- Jeff DickersonWeek 11: at New York Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETDetroit Lions (5-4)The Lions were off this weekend, and theyre hoping that gets them as close to healthy as theyve been since the season opened. Darius Slay (hamstring) should be back for next weeks game against Jacksonville. The Lions are also monitoring the progress of tight end Brandon Pettigrew (PUP, knee) and linebackers Jon Bostic (IR, foot) and DeAndre Levy (knee). If all four are able to return in the next few weeks, the Lions could be in good shape as they attempt to make a push at winning the NFC North for the first time since 1993 -- when the North had five teams and was named the NFC Central. -- Michael RothsteinWeek 11: vs. Jacksonville, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETGreen Bay Packers (4-5)When will the losing streak end, and what happens if it doesnt? The Packers had answers for neither after Sundays 47-25 loss to the Titans that ran that streak to three, prompting receiver Jordy Nelson to say it wont change just by flipping a switch. If you play the way you need to play, if it flips, it flips, he said. Somehow, the Packers are still just one game out of first place in the NFC North, but have two more road games -- at Washington and Philadelphia -- before they play again at home. -- Rob DemovskyWeek 11: at Washington, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ETMinnesota Vikings (5-4)The Vikings asked Sam Bradford to throw the ball 40 times on Sunday, and their leading rusher (Matt Asiata) ran for 16 yards. They returned to a number of the negative plays coach Mike Zimmer had sought to eliminate, and after the 26-20 loss to the Redskins on Sunday, guard Alex Boone said, Its like teams know what were doing now. Still, Zimmer said the Vikings will try to win in whatever manner it takes: Im sure wed like to run the ball better, but if we have to throw it every down, then we throw it every down. -- Ben GoesslingWeek 11: vs. Arizona, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETNFC SOUTHAtlanta Falcons (6-4)The Falcons cant expect to be Super Bowl contenders if they continue to get dominated physically like they did in their 24-15 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Defensively, they surrendered a season-high 208 yards rushing on 38 carries, including 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns to?Ryan Mathews?-- a handful of those runs were even up the middle. It was frustrating for us, no question about it, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. At least they have the bye week to correct those errors and prepare for one of the leagues top rushers in Arizonas David Johnson. The Cardinals travel to Atlanta in Week 12. -- Vaughn McClureWeek 11:?ByeCarolina Panthers (3-6)Cam Newton brought back the dab to give the Panthers a spark, but even that wasnt enough. Newton has himself to blame. He took consecutive sacks in the third quarter at the end of a 20-play drive that took the Panthers out of field goal position, then had a fourth-quarter interception returned 42 yards for a touchdown in Sundays 20-17 loss to Kansas City. Now, he has only four days to get ready for a New Orleans team against which last month he had a sack that cost Carolina a field goal opportunity in a three-point loss. -- David NewtonWeek 11: vs. New Orleans, Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ETNew Orleans Saints (4-5)The Saints were pretty dazed in the locker room after their 25-23 loss to the Broncos, courtesy of a stunning blocked extra point that was returned for two points. The buzzword was disbelief. The loss itself wont break the Saints spirits since the offense and defense both played so well to survive four turnovers and come back from a 10-0 deficit. But they have to bounce back quickly with a huge game at Carolina just four days away on Thursday night. And New Orleans biggest problem is that it no longer has any margin for error with a 4-5 record. -- Mike TriplettWeek 11: at Carolina, Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ETTampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)Jameis Winston threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns in the Bucs 36-10 win over the Bears on Sunday, while the defense sacked Jay Cutler four times and forced four turnovers in the first half. They got their first home win of the season, ending the NFLs longest home losing streak, which was six games going back to last year. The Bucs are now back in second place in the NFC South, tied with the Saints, whom they still have to face twice. They arent out of this thing yet. -- Jenna LaineWeek 11: at Kansas City, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETNFC WESTArizona Cardinals (4-4-1)There was good, bad and ugly in the Cardinals win over San Francisco on Sunday. But the biggest story will be how the offense responds next week against a talented Minnesota defense. Arizona returned to the passing game after the 49ers made it a priority to stop David Johnson, whom the Cardinals leaned heavily on during the first half of the season after defenses focused on taking away their vertical passing game. Sunday was a breakthrough for Arizona, to some degree, as it returned to the passing game with two 100-yard receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. -- Josh WeinfussWeek 11: at Minnesota, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETLos Angeles Rams (4-5)Rams coach Jeff Fisher didnt leave much room for Jared Goff consideration on Sunday, saying after a much-needed 9-6 victory that Case Keenum was not the reason his team did not score a touchdown despite three red zone trips. The Rams have been held to two touchdowns over the past three weeks, but the start of the Goff era remains on hold. One major positive from Sunday: Todd Gurley finally got going in the second half, carrying the ball 11 times for 54 yards. He also had a 21-yard run that was negated by a hold. -- Alden GonzalezWeek 11: vs. Miami, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ETSan Francisco 49ers (1-8)Most members of the 49ers offered a quick reminder that there are no moral victories in the NFL after Sundays 23-20 loss to the Cardinals. Coach Chip Kelly even went so far as to say the league doesnt hand out participation trophies after the Niners near miss. But a moral victory in this game was as close as the Niners have come to a real one in the past eight weeks. They came up short, but they were better against the run, won the turnover battle and quarterback Colin Kaepernick offered more signs of progress. No, it wasnt a win -- but it was an effort that, should it continue over the final half of the season, will lead to more and the eventual end of their current eight-game losing streak. -- Nick WagonerWeek 11: at New England, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETSeattle Seahawks (6-2-1)The Seahawks look like theyve discovered a new offensive weapon who could have a huge impact in the second half of the season: Running back C.J. Prosise. The rookie has battled through injuries, but he got the start against the Patriots and was the Seahawks leading rusher (15 carries for 55 yards) and leading receiver (six catches for 80 yards). In the fourth quarter, he came down with a tremendous 38-yard reception down the right sideline. The Seahawks are hoping to get back Thomas Rawls in the coming weeks, but for now, it looks like Prosise is going to play a big role on offense. -- Sheil KapadiaWeek 11: vs. Philadelphia, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET Armani Watts Super Bowl Jersey . Brandon Morrow allowed five runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. Edwin Encarnacion had a two-out, bases loaded two-RBI double in the third inning. Bashaud Breeland Super Bowl Jersey . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-Dustin-Colquitt-Chiefs-Jersey/ . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Daniel Sorensen Super Bowl Jersey .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Mecole Hardman Super Bowl Jersey . Those lessons were more than enough to overwhelm the Utah Jazz. Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Hawks continued their offensive upswing as they rolled to an easy 118-85 victory over the Jazz on Friday night, winning their third straight and for the fourth time in five games. While you may be an avid fan of a particular NHL team -- and keep up to date on all the news and rumors regarding that franchise -- there are 29 others playing in 2016-17.As a fantasy owner, it can be a bit daunting to keep tabs on everything.Thats where the Fantasy 30 comes in -- a rundown of the most fantasy-relevant updates on every team. Heres whats happening around the NHL this week.Anaheim Ducks: Either Randy Carlyle hasnt yet figured out exactly how he wants to utilize Rickard Rakell, or the Ducks head coach is simply enjoying the freedom of shifting the winger up and down the lineup at his leisure. After starting Wednesdays tilt in Columbus aside center Antoine Vermette and Joseph Cramarossa, Rakell also saw valuable minutes on a top unit with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. Owned in less than 55 percent of ESPN leagues, the 23-year-old has surged since his early-November debut, collecting four goals and three assists in five games.Arizona Coyotes: Look for prospect Tony DeAngelo to get -- at minimum -- another whirl on the big stage in the desert. With Michael Stone still recuperating from an upper-body issue, the 21-year-old first-round draft pick (2014, by Tampa Bay) is tapped to face the Jets Thursday as a top-four blueliner at even strength and secondary power-play asset. Recognized for his offensive upside, DeAngelo already has seven points in eight contests with the AHL Roadrunners this season. Oh, and he scored a goal while logging more than 20 minutes in his NHL debut against the Avalanche on Tuesday. Good start.Boston Bruins: The Bruins second scoring line could merit additional fantasy attention for the foreseeable future. Center David Krejci -- a notoriously streaky performer -- finally scored his first goal of the season against the Sabres on Monday. Thatll help crack open the gates. Anticipate more from the David Backes-Krejci-Ryan Spooner trio, beginning Thursday versus a Columbus team playing their second game of a back-to-back.Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres run of bad injury luck limps on. Just as the club gets Evander Kane (ribs) back, it loses top center Ryan OReilly to an unspecified upper-body injury. If OReilly isnt healed by Fridays contest against the Devils, look for Kane to, again, flank center Sam Reinhart and winger Kyle Okposo on the top line. Also, forward Tyler Ennis is anticipated to miss the next two to three weeks with a midbody issue.Calgary Flames: Rookie Matthew Tkachuk is having quite the week. Relishing his first multigoal game this past Thursday -- after having learned he was to stick past the allotted nine-game tryout -- the 18-year-old then enjoyed his first NHL fight on Sunday. Unfortunately, Tkachuk is in danger of sitting out Thursdays affair against the visiting Stars after hurting his wrist in practice. While head coach Glen Gulutzan isnt said to be too worried, it merits a lineup check before puck drop if youre in a daily lineup league (or considering him for DFS).Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes will be without their top defenseman for a spell. Considered week-to-week, Justin Faulk is projected to miss some games with an upper-body injury. As a result, sophomore Brett Pesce -- owned in less than 1 percent of ESPN leagues -- ascends to Carolinas top pairing, and secondary power play. The 21-year-old skated more than 24 minutes in Tuesdays shootout loss to New Jersey, contributing an assist with the man advantage.Chicago Blackhawks: Coach Joel Quenneville might have a hefty hole to fill down the middle after Wednesdays overtime win in St. Louis. Sustaining whats believed to be an upper-body injury in the second period, Artem Anisimov is considered day-to-day. If the second-line center isnt recovered by Fridays tilt against the Capitals, Marcus Kruger is on a short list of candidates to sub in alongside a red-hot Artemi Panarin and Marian Hossa.Colorado Avalanche: No doubt Tyson Barrie snaps out of his early-season funk eventually, but for now, Erik Johnson leapfrogs the 25-year-old on the Avalanches fantasy depth chart. Tied with Barrie in points (a modest five), Johnson is seeing a greater share of quality ice time, including with the squads top power play. And the former first-overall draft selection (2006) sits fifth in the league with blocked shots (34). Fridays tete-a-tete with the relatively porous Jets (3.07 goals-against average) could set the stage for a decent DFS showing from the reasonably priced 28-year-old.Columbus Blue Jackets: Rumored to be press box-bound as a healthy scratch Wednesday, Brandon Saad made the most of his alleged last-minute reprieve -- by way of Brandon Dubinsky falling hurt in practice -- with a solid two-point performance in Wednesdays win over the Ducks. On a top line with center Alexander Wennberg and Nick Foligno, Saad is in admirable position to add to his current run of nine points in seven games.Dallas Stars: Enjoy Patrick Eaves inflated fantasy potential while it lasts; Stars reporter Mike Heika suggests Cody Eakin is favored to bump the 32-year-old winger from Dallas top line, once the younger center recovers from his knee injury. Anticipated to make his season debut in the next couple of weeks, Eakin collected 35 goals as part of a 75-point total in his past two regular seasons in Dallas.Detroit Red Wings: Remember when the Red Wings insisted Petr Mrazek was their undisputed No. 1 netminder? Well, Jimmy Howard is confirmed to start his third straight game for Detroit on Thursday. And no wonder, in light of how well Howard has performed since the seasons start (1.26 goals-against average, .958 save percentage). Make sure hes active in league play, with the struggling Canucks in town.Edmonton Oilers: Another goal and assist Tuesday -- bringing his recent total to three goals and two helpers in four games -- secures Patrick Maroon the top-line left wing slot, alongside Connor McDavid and Jordan Eberle, for the time being. As long as hes filling that role in place of Milan Lucic, the big winger merits ownership well above his 10 percent holding in ESPN leagues.Florida Panthers: We expect to see Jussi Jokinen back in the mix for the Panthers Thursday night. After missing nine games with a knee injury, the veteran winger practiced on a line with center Vincent Trocheck and Reilly Smith, knocking Colton Sceviour out of the top six.Los Angeles Kings: Goalie Jeff Zatkoff is reportedly back feeling 100 percent following his groin issue. With the Kings having back-to-back road games, Zatkoff is likely to see action Thursday or Friday. However, Peter Budaj remains the undisputed top monarch in the Kings crease -- while Jonathan Quick recovers -- with two-straight shutout victories, and impressive numbers overall.Montreal Canadiens: After Tuesdays goal/assist, plus-two showing versus the Bruins, you can bet Paul Byron will earn at least one more turn on a Canadiens scoring line -- instead of Brendan Gallagher -- with Alexander Radulov aand Alex Galchenyuk.dddddddddddd Exploit this shift to your full advantage before it expires.Minnesota Wild: Recalled from AHL Iowa, defenseman Mike Reilly is being asked to help out the Wilds sluggish power play:After Reilly got extensive playing time in the rugged AHL, [coach Bruce] Boudreau is hopeful he can inject some life into the power play. The Wild has scored five power-play goals on 34 chances, ranking 22nd in the league; on the road, it is last in the standings with a single goal in 20 opportunities.If in need of an inexpensive, dark-horse asset in DFS, Reilly could fit the bill in Pittsburgh Thursday.Nashville Predators: The Predators anticipate having Mike Fisher back soon -- perhaps as early as Thursday against the Blues. Fellow veteran center Mike Ribeiro likely drops from the second-line slot once Fisher is ready to go.New Jersey Devils: Rookie Pavel Zacha is, again, inching his way up the Devils lineup. Coach John Hynes confirms the 19-year-old will suit up for a second straight game Friday on the left side of Adam Henrique and Kyle Palmieri:We feel like hes benefited from it, Hynes said. Whether its managing his minutes, playing a little bit on the penalty kill, a little bit on the power play. We know hes a center. He can play left wing. Not necessarily that you have to compete any less on left wing but there is less responsibility, whether its faceoffs or down-low coverage. Hes playing with Palmieri and Henrique, who are two very good players. I thought they played well together the other night. Its more about trying to continue to develop Pav and have him be a versatile player for us and also put him in situations where we can use his offensive abilities.New York Islanders: Brock Nelson appears to be fine. Suffering a leg injury in Mondays game, the third-line center is projected to play in Tampa. Additional (more interesting) Islanders note: Cal Clutterbuck remains fixed on a top line with John Tavares for Thursdays contest with the Lightning. You know what to do.New York Rangers: Seasoned Rangers reporter Larry Brooks suggests the latest shuffling from coach Alain Vigneault could result in forward Pavel Buchnevich competing on a top-six unit with Chris Kreider and center Mika Zibanejad, perhaps as reward for the rookies three-game goal streak (five points). If thats how the cookie crumbles, look to see where Jimmy Vesey lands; the 23-year-old may tumble out of the top six after failing to find the back of the net in four straight games. Regardless, both first-year lads merit ownership in nearly all deep and/or dynasty leagues.Ottawa Senators: Only Kyle Turris has more goals (six) for the Senators than the surprising Ryan Dzingel (five) -- including this gem from Dzingel in Wednesdays affair in Buffalo -- and yet the sophomore forward is spoken for in only 5.6 of ESPN leagues. While were not counting on 30 goals from the 24-year-old before spring, Dzingel is doing enough now -- often as a top-six forward -- to merit ownership in deeper leagues, and consideration in DFS play, depending on strength of matchup.Philadelphia Flyers: Following a solid performance in Tuesdays shootout loss to Detroit, Steve Mason is poised to start Fridays matchup with the Maple Leafs. Really though, were not keen on enlisting either Mason or Phillys 1B, Michal Neuvirth, until one of them strings together a few decent appearances.Pittsburgh Penguins: The most recent player to earn a shot on Sidney Crosbys left side, Carl Hagelin is fitting in well, amassing a goal and three assists in his past two games. You might like to know that the speedy winger is available in 60 percent of ESPN leagues. He probably wont set you back much in Thursdays DFS action, either.San Jose Sharks: Two Joes and a Joel make up the Sharks top scoring line, leading up to Thursdays tilt in Florida. The third, temporary piece -- Joel Ward -- is most intriguing for fantasy owners looking for a short-term edge. Alongside Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski, Ward earned an assist in more than 18 minutes of ice time in Washington Tuesday.St. Louis Blues: The Blues may turn to Carter Hutton in their second of back-to-back games, in Nashville on Thursday. Excellent in his last start for St. Louis (Nov. 5), Jake Allens understudy might oblige as a solid DFS investment versus his former team.Tampa Bay Lightning: Jonathan Drouin might have a concussion, meaning the young winger could be out a while yet. Hard to determine, considering the lack of details offered by the Lightning, but coach Jon Coopers use of the word gradually in describing Drouins progress is mildly worrying.Toronto Maple Leafs: Despite Tuesdays gruesome 7-0 loss to the Kings, coach Mike Babcock is choosing to leave his lines alone ahead of Fridays contest versus Philly. Following Wednesdays darkened bag skate (thanks to both a power outage and Babcocks mood), were counting on a more inspired performance from the Blue and White altogether. While Nazem Kadri has been the Leafs most explosive contributor -- on the scoreboard and otherwise -- three goals and a helper in two games (preceding Tuesdays disaster) from Mitch Marner are also worth a mention.Vancouver Canucks: Don Cherry spent part of last Saturdays CBC segment insisting (loudly, as usual) the Canucks must live and die with new acquisition Loui Eriksson on the Sedins top line. One unspecified upper-body injury to Jannik Hansen later, and the Canadian broadcasting heavyweight is getting his way. But Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman outlines why this new trio may take a while to jell:One of the reasons the Canucks havent used Eriksson with the Sedins too often? With Daniel and Henrik down low, youre playing with fire by having a third forward in that area, since the responsibility is to stay higher and protect against odd-man rushes. But Eriksson likes to play in front of the net, so hes not able to go where hes comfortable. At some point, Vancouver is going to have to commit to a long run of trying to make it work, but its hard to do that when you need wins.Washington Capitals: As you may have suspected, the Capitals are proactively monitoring minutes played by Alex Ovechkin in 2016-17. Glass half-empty take: Ovis fantasy owners will no longer benefit from the heftier chunks of playing time, enjoyed in seasons gone by. Half-full: Maybe the slightly lighter workload does result in more production from the superstar, particular later in the season.Winnipeg Jets: Now that the Jacob Trouba drama has been amicably resolved, we can focus solely on the far less riveting trade chatter regarding Alex Burmistrov. A near perennial bust since his eighth-overall selection in 2010, the 25-year-old would undoubtedly benefit from a change in scenery. One that translates into an uptick from his near negligible fantasy value, perhaps? ' ' '