Valeri Nichushkin, W, Colorado Avalanche: Nichushkin benefited a lot from other injured Avs last season, pushing him into top-line minutes. The weather is warmer. If the Red Wings don't add any more significant bodies, or shift fellow Detroit newbie Andrew Copp to center, Pius Suter projects to be sitting pretty between some combo of Perron, Copp, and Jakub Vrana. But the marquee conference games will mean much better ratings than the typical Georgia versus Samford game. One more point: The move to nine games and diversifying the schedule arent all about television. There are too many fantasy points at stake - in the red and black - to pooh-pooh the position. It's hard to see a fit on the Wings top line that is currently penciled in as Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi and Lucas Raymond. A 6-5-1 win is just as good as 12-0. But in Josh Heupels second year, he briefly got the program to No. Consider giving Korpisalo a fantasy whirl. All decisions are yours to make. In stricter dynasty leagues, where few bodies move in or out, it's often nifty to maintain relationships with players from their rookie debuts, well into the veteran years - substantial commitment and all. In stride with this formula, skaters who shoot regularly, score plentifully, and contribute often on the power play, qualify as fantasy royalty. The 2022 NHL free agent class had a busy Wednesday, with many players finding new homes around the league. But his supporting cast will sport a very different look from 2019- 2022. It had not been reported before. Top-tier, well-rounded players are extra valuable in battling for a favorable blowout, especially on small rosters. And enjoying this great game through a fun bonus lens from late summer until it all wraps up in the spring. Top-tier, well-rounded players are extra valuable in battling for a favorable blowout, especially on small rosters. Copp is a third-line center in an ideal world, but he has shown an ability to play wing with star forwards when called upon. And lucky for you, hockey is a game filled with unbiased player performance statistics. You can tweet him @seanard. And don't even get started on this power play, which was also upgraded with Brent Burns on the point (see below). One might suggest that adding a winger of Vladimir Tarasenko's calibre might suffice in adequately strengthening one's team up front for a hoped-for push to and through the 2022-23 postseason. In this case, the strategy of loading up on players who satisfy most stats, as opposed to striving for balance across the fantasy board, has merit. Exciting (potential) stuff. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Sean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. Well it wont be this year, based on the way-too-early rankings weve already seen unless Billy Napier has a spring transfer portal spree that impresses even the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile Giroux -- who potted 0.73 points/game with the Flyers before blossoming to 1.28 in Florida -- is in for a potential 50-assist campaign along with a respectable haul of goals. In no small part thanks to scoring from fantasy outliers Tyler Bertuzzi (44.4%), Robby Fabbri (7.7%), and Pius Suter (0.8%). We also will get to more immediate questions about several programs, plus an early 2023 coaches hot-seat question. Or perhaps you've already waded through these puck-friendly fantasy waters and feel inspired to dive into a different type of pool. Especially those who don't want to devote as much time, at least to start. 27 G. 33 A. As such, he's worth hefty consideration as a quick and easy add in deeper fantasy leagues. It allows you to assign a given point value to individual statistic categories (i.e. Privacy Policy. In stride with this formula, skaters who shoot regularly, score plentifully, and contribute often on the power play, qualify as fantasy royalty. -- Allen, The Senators' top six has a very different look to it than it did only days ago. The pair also assisted on another 22 goals together by other teammates. Which fantasy hockey league is right for you? ESPN.com|Member Services|Fantasy Games|Help|Interest-Based Ads. Since defeating your direct rival 10-2 in a 12 category format is a significantly bigger victory than edging them 6-5-1, you want to give yourself a competitive chance in all/most aspects of the fantasy game. An above-average haul by any fantasy measure. Not sufficiently impressed? Jefferson is the only returning QB who was in the SECs top five in yards per attempt last year. Absolutely that reality exists for Stoops at Kentucky. 2 fantasy goaltender, but feel willing to roll the dice on either in later stages of deeper drafts. While there's no point in dropping him outright in fantasy play - the offensive-defenseman is still going to produce - a tempering of expectations is in order. ESPN app symbols Does anyone have a link to the meaning of the symbols on the roster page of the ESPN fantasy app? Whether in roto or head-to-head, the schedule matters as we hit the home stretch of the season. Both wild cards have plenty to prove with a top-tier club in T.O. Kuemper edged on performing as a top-five fantasy goaltender in Denver. In 12 games, he played on a line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, the trio easily posted the highest goals-per-60 minutes of any Penguins line combination that played at least 90 minutes together last season. hsb.accessibility.skipContent. 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Brett Pesce? I'm far more interested in how matters shake out back in Edmonton. You can feel the 2023 season coming. Ryan O'Reilly, Toronto Maple Leafs (64.8%), Ivan Barbashev, Vegas Golden Knights (13.3%), Brayden McNabb*, Vegas Golden Knights (53.6%), *only in leagues which reward blocked shots, Rasmus Sandin (possible), Washington Capitals (3.1%), Darcy Kuemper, Washington Capitals (88.9%), Igor Shesterkin, New York Rangers (99.9%), Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Wednesday, Capitals send Eller to Avs for second-round pick, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Red Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year extension, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Sabres place Tuch on IR with lower-body injury, Vegas gets Barbashev as Blues continue overhaul, NHL-best Bruins add Orlov, Hathaway from Caps, Which NHL teams have the best and worst schedules remaining, Rankings update: Timo Meier trade reaction, Inside scoop: How trades could reshape Rangers, Capitals, Goalie spotlight: Seven pickups down the stretch, NHL Betting: Everything you need to know for in-game wagers, Waiver watch: Meet the most consistent players to pick up now, Hold or trade: Second-half fantasy outlook for NHL All-Stars. Just don't count on all 82. I'm not targeting either member of this projected tandem as my No. But we've seen what can happen if Campbell isn't at his sharpest with last season's latter half. counts towards the week's final score, accruing over the course of the season. Meanwhile, acquiring Mattias Ekholm from Nashville bolsters the club's defense overall. Follow Seth on Twitter @SethWEmerson, Texas and Oklahoma are scheduled to join the SEC in 2024. Bringing in two marquee teams in Oklahoma and Texas, the SEC is arguing, is worth more than just the pro-rata amount. Set up a private league to play with your family and friends! An abundance of minutes and opportunities on the Blackhawks power play - because, again, they need warm, experienced bodies - could result in a brief renaissance for the underperforming forward. Theyre shocked some people still use ESPN for fantasy hockey. If he can hang onto the second-line gig, Stutzle should be in for his first point/game season in 2021-22, no question. The resume is somewhat similar to Geoff Collins, who couldnt win at Georgia Tech and didnt make it to the end of his fourth year. While having good goaltending won't ensure a triumphant turn by April, rolling out sub-mediocre players on weak teams most certainly guarantees the opposite. Does anyone have a link to the meaning of the symbols on the roster page of the ESPN fantasy app? Furthermore, not unlike in the living, breathing game itself, goaltending matters. As for the veteran's replacement, Joonas Korpisalo is poised to earn a shot at fighting Pheonix Copley for starts with a team that's battling for a playoff spot. Willing to accept the challenge of assembling a roster with little margin for weakness, similar to how it's done IRL? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. More so than Tarasenko has and will. So Comrie will have to earn the right to be the Sabres No. Unless coach Gerard Gallant goes mega rogue, the scoring winger will reunite with his former Blackhawks pal Artemi Panarin on a line centered by Vincent Trocheck. -- Allen. Keep a close eye on how Jay Woodcroft shuffles everyone about in Wednesday's tilt with the Maple Leafs. For more information, please see our For the home squad, after missing four games with a (second) head injury, defenseman Cale Makar could return to Colorado's lineup against the visiting Devils. This type of league operates in similar fashion to "each" category competition except - and this is a Zdeno Chara-sized exception - whichever manager emerges with the weekly victory wins 1-0. Instead of 60-plus points over a full season, a bit above 50, right now, feels more likely. Fantasy Hockey. While always customizable to your own statistical taste, our default 12-category game presents as follows: Choose your league size, customize the scoring and set the rules you want to follow in order to create the fantasy hockey league you want to play in. Edit: Looks like your phone says 7:01 - and all of your 7:00 games have the exclamation. Wood's minutes are considerably lower than usual, but his efficiency is up; he's averaging 13.9 PPG in only 19.1 MPG in February. Depending on how much time and energy you want to invest - from the bare minimum to managing your squad as a quasi part-time job - it's all about customizing whichever league feels most up your own fantasy alley. That's doesn't mean there isn't an individual "winner" or two in Washington following the deal. That said, it's hard to think of a line that would have more dangerous flanks in the NHL than one with Gaudreau on one side and an inspired Patrik Laine on the other. Usually it means that player isnt playing in todays game, but I think ESPN is just fucking up. There were also some reservations about the nine-game schedule that could be allayed through other developments. An above-average haul by any fantasy measure. Defenseman Tyson Barrie, along with his fantasy managers, can also prepare themselves for a dip in production in joining the Predators from Edmonton. But were running out of room so: Other QBs who have a good chance to make me look stupid: Joe Milton, Robby Ashford, whoever wins Georgia and Alabamas quarterback jobs and really any other QB at any school because its wide open right now. Perron's overall production is never going to blow your fantasy mind, but the contributions on special teams add a fair bit of extra shine. Interested in a slow-burn, largely unforgiving league that can't be won in the first few months of the season but certainly can be lost? 24.4 PER. You win that category, full stop. The math doesnt work with three annual opponents, or even two annual opponents, within an eight-game schedule. We have plenty of managers willing to provide their insight! Not bushels of them, but more. Patrick H. Ill take the over, if for no other reason than 12 of the 14 head coaches are returning from last year, and thats way too much stability in a conference with this many antsy fan bases. Rostered in only 0.7% of ESPN.com leagues, he's riding a four-game point-streak with four goals and four assists. But Comrie hasn't earned himself a starter's gig based on his backup play, which included appearing in just a handful of games each year since 2016-17. His 7.66 fantasy points per 60 minutes was 21st in the NHL among skaters. A 6-5-1 win is just as good as 12-0. -- Allen, The Rangers aren't paying Trocheck almost $40 million over seven years to plus him in as anything other than their second-line center. There is some risk baked into most of his projections though, so just outside the top 50 feels like the right spot. Which fantasy hockey league is right for you? And enjoying this great game through a fun bonus lens from late summer until it all wraps up in the spring. Fabbri, in particular, could serve as a formidable fantasy force down the stretch if he can stay healthy. Thats the beauty of the 12-team Playoff: Its going to provide more hope to more programs, the way the NCAA Tournament has given platforms for non-traditional basketball powers to become something. Sanders was the SECs second-leading rusher. Which likely results in a minor dip in production in the immediate future. Rakell is enticing despite missing the bulk of the playoffs. Not Rangers GM Chris Drury, as discussed by The New York Post's Larry Brooks, who's apparently plenty keen to further saturate his already talent-soaked top-six in such fashion. Stay on current site or go to US version. Depending on how much time and energy you want to invest - from the bare minimum to managing your squad as a quasi part-time job - it's all about customizing whichever league feels most up your own fantasy alley. Draft your team now to play the rest of the Fantasy Hockey season! Victoria breaks down the five fantasy hockey storylines you need to know before a busy weekend of NHL action. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? -- Allen, Capitalizing on a huge season in which Copp stood on the shoulders of giants, the Red Wings got a very good player who might not be as fantasy relevant as it looks on paper. Sean breaks down why these netminders will be critical to their NHL teams, and your fantasy teams, down the stretch. It also bears repeating: Goaltenders cannot be shrugged off in any brand of H2H league, including this type, when more than two categories are devoted to the position. As with H2H Categories competition, constructing and maintaining a balanced fantasy squad is vital in Roto leagues. Or to put it another way: The answer to all your questions is money, as Tony Kornheiser also cites longtime TV executive Don Ohlmeyer. Forward Tom Wilson (22.4%) is not only healthy, but scoring again. The ESPN.com version that most closely resembles the lesser-nuanced game of your elders, where everyone gathered at the pub for an evening, armed with a pen, paper, and magazine, and selected their players for the year. For now, Burakovsky projects as a viable fantasy asset on deeper rosters, at best. A shot-blocking machine (sixth in the league), the depth defenseman is about to put up a few more points too. I think theyre just excited for the season to begin. Whether it's during the draft or in evaluating free agent/trade commodities through the season. The opportunity is there to do something more. Arnett was already a rising star in the profession, his 3-3-5 defense cited by Kirby Smart and others as difficult to game plan against. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. Selecting six to eight keepers every campaign is a common tact, still allowing for improvement from outside help at season's onset. Sitting dead last converts into a single point. Back in Illinois, Max Domi - and his fantasy managers - would appear a loser should he remain in Chicago without his elite top-line pal. Whether it's during the draft or in evaluating free agent/trade commodities through the season. r/fantasyhockey Join 1 mo. ESPN.com Fantasy Hockey is the closest thing you can find to buying your own professional franchise and becoming the team's coach, team manager and president. But Tarasenko hasn't exactly lit it up - two goals, two assists in nine games - since landing in New York anyway. Each category, in direct head-to-head competition, is equal to each other in that goals, hits, blocked shots, whatever-your-fantasy-fancy etc. Play ESPN Fantasy Hockey. Join a public league with other fans. Watch the New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, live on ESPN+ and ABC at 1 p.m. EDT. The sniper - and his seven goals and three assists in four games - is clearly on a mission to not only prove he remains an exclusive scoring talent, but that hip of his is holding up just fine. As discussed in Friday's fantasy preview, Duclair won't be long for potting goals and putting up points, near his 31/27 assists in 74 games-pace of 2021-22. No chance the feisty center nears his recent haul of three goals and eight helpers in five games without Kane by his side. The SEC would love to get close to or even exceed that $1.1 billion annual figure the Big Ten is getting. Of course, in 2022 there are many ways to cyber-customize your points league with other categories, trades, free-agent acquisitions, roster limits, and varying lineup adjustment windows. While Nurse is largely spoken for, Bouchard remains available in nearly 40% of ESPN.com leagues. -- Allen, As much as Marchment had a big season with the Panthers and parlayed it into a contract with the Stars, the winger's 2021-22 season was more of a reflection on Anton Lundell's talent. Securing a few "slam-dunk" categories at the expense of one or two others makes greater sense in this particular brand of fantasy play. Again, margin of victory in individual categories, large or small, matters not. As demonstrated by one club winning the Cup and the other getting knocked out in the first round. Watch on ESPN+. needed to keep competing. Meanwhile, Kane assisted on 45 of Panarin's 61 goals, providing the primary helper on 34 of them. Seth Emerson is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Georgia Bulldogs. At an amazing 41 years old, Anderson would be the veteran backup in an ideal world. If you're rocking out in eight or nine of 12 categories, maybe don't sweat penalty minutes, or time-on-ice or the like too much. But those characters are limited in number. That's the upside. You just have to be good enough to win 10 games, or preferably 11, but the right 10 games could do it. Thats each year. If able to rely on history as trustworthy forecaster, get ready for some scoring magic. Plus, we get you ready for the NHL trade deadline with some potential long shots who could make a move. It's not too late to play! What is the best-case scenario for Arkansas offense with KJ Jefferson and Rocket Sanders coming back? Even if the organization does veer in that direction, I still like his chances of remaining in the top six. Murray first, and then Samsonov. Invested fantasy managers should also keep a close eye on who lines up on the right side of this forward duo, now that both Andrew Copp and Frank Vatrano have bolted for Detroit and Anaheim, respectively. Can the Lions fix their defense? And he's skating on a top line with the club's captain and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 12 Team H2H Points: G|A|P|PPP|SHP|SOG|FOW|HIT|BLK|PIM|GS|W, 8T - G/A/+-/PPP/SHP/SOG/HIT/BLK/FOW/FOL/W/SV/SO. Now it's official: Patrick Kane is a member of the New York Rangers, with an eye on making his debut against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. -- Allen, This trade for yet another former Soo Greyhounds alumni from GM Kyle Dubas's and coach Sheldon Keefe's former life does seem to signal that the Leafs are out on any of the bigger fish in the goaltending pond and will kick the tires on Murray as their primary starter. Maybe top-15 in Carolina over San Jose. Press J to jump to the feed. Get a summary of the Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Islanders hockey game. If you believe, and there is a case to be made that you should, Murray has top-10 fantasy goaltender written all over him, but with Toronto also signing Ilya Samsonov, it lowers his share of starts. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Think New York defender Jacob Trouba. It's a very high risk, very high reward gamble given Murray's spotty record and injuries in Ottawa, but also his dominant Stanley Cup-winning days with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead of lining up alongside Nathan MacKinnon or Nazem Kadri, and a winger like Mikko Rantanen, the 27-year-old will be working to gel with a young, future star center like Matty Beniers or Shane Wright (eventually). "Ridiculous chemistry," according to one of my ESPN colleagues. In considering any player, spending a few moments in assessing the individual, by doing a little bit of simple arithmetic - what is their potential fantasy sum? Doesn't matter who you have up front. I adore this Sophomore (barely) as a wholly underappreciated fantasy asset-on-fire. Once the elite are spoken for, especially on larger fantasy rosters, there's much to appreciate about prolific shot-blockers who also chip in on offense on occasion. In stricter dynasty leagues, where few bodies move in or out, it's often nifty to maintain relationships with players from their rookie debuts, well into the veteran years - substantial commitment and all. In fact, his overall scoring numbers got a significant boost this past season, compared with 2020-21. As good a duo as Jefferson and Sanders are, well need to see more out of the rest of the offense before setting the confidence bar high. Murray is, however, on the right side of 30 and should be uber-comfortable with goalie coach Jon Elkin on staff -- who has been Murray's go-to mentor since the age of 10. They were saying the 1990s were a long time ago. But I think this landing spot drops Gaudreau in the rankings as life without an Elias Lindholm type at his side is going to be a bit rougher. Which is why ranking worst or near-bottom in a couple of stats, and subsequently earning only a point or two of a maximum of 12, is difficult to overcome, regardless of how well you're faring otherwise. Welcome. You've earned 31 shots on goal and your opponent has 30? -- Allen, The Ducks are building a talented top six, so much so that Strome walking in as an outsider isn't even guaranteed to be on the top line. Maybe less than a month. 22 G. 35 A. Brock Nelson C. 60 PTS. SEC speed = quick hooks.). Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? There has been a debate about a nine-game schedule with three permanent opponents versus an eight-game schedule with one permanent opponent. Securing a few "slam-dunk" categories at the expense of one or two others makes greater sense in this particular brand of fantasy play. . Make lineup moves, savvy free agent pick ups, and trade with friends wherever you are. The SEC would love to get close to or even exceed that $1.1 billion annual figure the Big Ten is getting. Home. That translates into a gig alongside Artemi Panarin, which further projects into an inevitable bump from last season's haul of 1.7 fantasy points/game in ESPN standard leagues. Once ready to go - presumably soon - the former San Jose winger is projected to slide in next to either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier, replacing either Tomas Tatar on Yegor Sharangovich. With Erik Haula going to the Devils, even if we assume Patrice Bergeron comes back, Zacha becomes the Bruins second-best center. Managers engaged in this style of contest, where stat egalitarianism reigns, are best served by striving for competitive balance. Spring practice begins this week for several SEC programs. Bob (Gainey)'s your uncle. That's a massive gap. But anyway ). James O. But I may counter: Thats not what people were saying a year ago about Tennessee. It also bears repeating: Goaltenders cannot be shrugged off in any brand of H2H league, including this type, when more than two categories are devoted to the position. Inside scoop: How trades could reshape Rangers, Capitals, Goalie spotlight: Seven pickups down the stretch, NHL Betting: Everything you need to know for in-game wagers, Waiver watch: Meet the most consistent players to pick up now, Hold or trade: Second-half fantasy outlook for NHL All-Stars, Trade reaction: Ryan O'Reilly to the Maple Leafs, Rankings update: Updates on Barzal, O'Reilly and more. Create or join a fantasy hockey league, draft players, track rankings, watch highlights, get pick advice, and more! He's rostered in 39.6% of leagues, so Demko is an optional add to see how the first few games play out with him . - is the most sure-fire way to earn rich fantasy dividends in H2H points leagues. Managers engaged in this style of contest, where stat egalitarianism reigns, are best served by striving for competitive balance. A healthy Campbell is going to eat 70% of the crease share over an aging Mike Smith and a healthy Campbell can turn those minutes into top-10 fantasy goalie value. If the Predators don't make a move to bolster themselves down the middle ahead of the trade deadline, Novak should serve as a fantasy gem down the stretch. With a new season on the horizon and Kadri doubtful to return, there is a wide range of outcomes for Nichushkin in fantasy. So maybe this really pays dividends for Gaudreau and Laine in another season or two when Cole Sillinger and/or Kent Johnson are ready for prime time. Welcome. Exactly. And with the 12-team Playoff, it doesnt have to be the jump to the Alabama or Georgia level. You dont have to be good enough to win your division and then beat the power who comes out of the other division. -- Matiash, After some grumblings about Talbot being unhappy with Marc-Andre Fleury rejoining the Minnesota Wild, the club shipped the veteran off to the Senators in exchange for backup goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Landing in Toronto, Gustavsson (22.7%) loses a bit of shine in joining the Leafs' blue line. Playoff expansion, and when Oklahoma and Texas would arrive, for a couple. Nobody had Dan Mullen on the hot seat entering 2021, and he was gone before the season ended. In the end, I dont think either side will haggle too much, as neither really can afford to alienate the other. Especially those who don't want to devote as much time, at least to start. While this style of league lacks the charm of despising another individual manager over seven exclusive days in head-to-head combat, it - unlike classic roto leagues - serves as an excellent introduction for newbie managers to get their feet wet. The Jordan Rashada situation was a black eye, but the Gators do have a commitment from top 50 prospect DJ Lagway, the sixth-ranked QB in the 2024 cycle, and if they can get through the next year or two before Lagway is ready, they could be OK. Rickard Rakell and Evgeni Malkin, W/C, Pittsburgh Penguins: In re-signing Rakell and Malkin before free agency opened, the Penguins secured their existing top six heading into next season. What effect will Claude Giroux and Andre Burakovsky have on their new linemates? For many then, keeper competition - middle ground between an all-in dynasty and turn-the-page redraft play - suits best. Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. And going to a nine-game schedule, the SEC is arguing, also should be worth more because that means Texas versus Texas A&M every year, plus all those matchups (Oklahoma versus Alabama, LSU versus Texas, etc.) Teams accrued points based on scoring and goaltending, and whichever side finished with the highest total, won. Don't get carried away and think Palat just stepped into a goldmine by getting to play with Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Barbays offense at Appalachian State, which was more balanced but also relies on misdirection, ranked second in the Sun Belt last season. Craig Anderson is not who the Sabres hope will start a bulk of their games this season. Draft him accordingly. Ah, but you may say: Tennessee is on a different level than Kentucky, South Carolina or the traditional middle-class SEC teams. One last bit of advice: Invest in Kane as a prominent commodity in all forms of fantasy competition, including Daily, until he's dealt, anywhere, or the trade deadline passes. A balanced smorgasbord of skilled contributors in all aspects of the game will provide you with the greatest chance of campaign-long success. Head-to-Head: Points: H2H Points is very similar to how fantasy football is played. NHL free agent tracker | Trade grades | Free agency winners and losers, Jump ahead: Johnny Gaudreau | Max Pacioretty | Ondrej Palat | Brent Burns | Evander Kane | Claude Giroux | Jack Campbell | Matt Murray | Vincent Trocheck | Rickard Rakell | Evgeni Malkin | Andrew Copp | Darcy Kuemper | David Perron | Ilya Samsonov | Valeri Nichushkin | Andre Burakovsky | Cam Talbot | Max Domi | Pavel Zacha | Ryan Strome | Justin Schultz | Mason Marchment | Eric Comrie. : Tennessee is on a top line with the Maple Leafs rankings, watch highlights, get ready for scoring. 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