Detroit Red Wings: Center Dylan Larkin is on pace for an NHL career-high 74 points (31 goals, 42 assists). His linemate, right wing Gustav Nyquist (26 percent owned in Yahoo), is also on pace for 74 points (20 goals, 54 assists); his previous high is 54 in 2014-15. Defenseman Mike Green has seven (two goals, five assists) and is plus-7 in his past seven games. Goalie Jimmy Howard is 8-1-2 with a .924 save percentage in his past 12 games and is among NHL.com's top 20 goalies. Center Frans Nielsen quietly has 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 25 games, including a hat trick Tuesday, making the Red Wings an increasingly intriguing fantasy team.
Vegas Golden Knights: Defenseman Nate Schmidt has four points (two goals, two assists) and is plus-4 in his past five games. Since Schmidt's season debut Nov. 18, the Golden Knights are 8-2-0 and tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for second in points (16). Forward Reilly Smith continues to trend up with 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) and 30 shots on goal in the past 10 games. After a slow start, left wing Max Pacioretty has 15 points (eight goals, seven assists), five on the power play, in the past 11 games. Second line center Cody Eakin (six points in past five games) continues to be a quality streaming option with Paul Stastny and Erik Haula out with lower-body injuries.
