Thursday October 1st
Washington at Boston
These two teams finished 1-2 in the East last year. While Boston lost only 6 games at home in 2008-2009, one of them was to the Capitals. The only other time these two teams met last year, Boston won in overtime. It will be an early test for both Thomas and Theodore/Varlamov, as both high-powered offences should come out swinging.
San Jose at Colorado
Colorado’s only highlight may be when Joe Sakic’s number is raised to the rafters. Look for San Jose to come out firing as they try to erase the memory of last year’s early playoff exit. San Jose won all four meetings vs Colorado last year. You might want to rest Budaj if you have him in your league.
Friday October 2nd
Philadelphia at Carolina
Ray Emery and Chris Pronger make their Flyers’ debut as Philadelphia tries to improve on last years’ 99 point season. Last season, three out of the four games between these two teams went to overtime, however the Flyers took both games at the RBC Center. Look for Pronger to make a statement in his first game with the Orange and Black.
Saturday October 3rd
Pittsburgh at New York Islanders
If you own an Islander goaltender, you should bench them for this game. Week 1 of most fantasy leagues will run for ten days instead of the typical 7 and you should have ample opportunities to get your starts in later in the week. Islanders had the third worst GAA last year, and when you factor in Malkin, Crosby and company, you have a perfect storm. Start all your Penguins as this could get ugly.
San Jose at Anaheim
San Jose will love to get an early crack at Anaheim after the Ducks upset the President trophy winners last year in the first round of the playoffs. For those owners who have Nabakov this should be a good preview on what to expect. This should be a tight-checking game and a great goaltending battle between Hiller and Nabby.
Brian
Washington at Boston
These two teams finished 1-2 in the East last year. While Boston lost only 6 games at home in 2008-2009, one of them was to the Capitals. The only other time these two teams met last year, Boston won in overtime. It will be an early test for both Thomas and Theodore/Varlamov, as both high-powered offences should come out swinging.
San Jose at Colorado
Colorado’s only highlight may be when Joe Sakic’s number is raised to the rafters. Look for San Jose to come out firing as they try to erase the memory of last year’s early playoff exit. San Jose won all four meetings vs Colorado last year. You might want to rest Budaj if you have him in your league.
Friday October 2nd
Philadelphia at Carolina
Ray Emery and Chris Pronger make their Flyers’ debut as Philadelphia tries to improve on last years’ 99 point season. Last season, three out of the four games between these two teams went to overtime, however the Flyers took both games at the RBC Center. Look for Pronger to make a statement in his first game with the Orange and Black.
Saturday October 3rd
Pittsburgh at New York Islanders
If you own an Islander goaltender, you should bench them for this game. Week 1 of most fantasy leagues will run for ten days instead of the typical 7 and you should have ample opportunities to get your starts in later in the week. Islanders had the third worst GAA last year, and when you factor in Malkin, Crosby and company, you have a perfect storm. Start all your Penguins as this could get ugly.
San Jose at Anaheim
San Jose will love to get an early crack at Anaheim after the Ducks upset the President trophy winners last year in the first round of the playoffs. For those owners who have Nabakov this should be a good preview on what to expect. This should be a tight-checking game and a great goaltending battle between Hiller and Nabby.
Brian
Rest Budaj? What about Anderson. Not off to a great start.
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