Fantasy Hockey Week 2: Key Trends and Standout Performers
After roughly two weeks of the fantasy season, the article reviews notable NHL developments from the past week. Toronto's Auston Matthews and William Nylander produced at the top of the league, while Montreal's goaltending changed after Sam Montembeault's practice injury and Jacob Fowler's strong call-up. Carolina continued scoring at a high rate after its Stanley Cup win, and Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury opened the Rangers' net for Dylan Garand, with Jake Oettinger also delivering a dominant week.
"Through 13 days, fantasy managers are sorting 2-0 starts from 0-2 concerns. Toronto's Auston Matthews and William Nylander topped Week 2 scoring, with Matthews earning First Star honors, while the Maple Leafs scored 14 times across three games. Montreal's crease shifted after Sam Montembeault's practice injury sidelined him 10-14 days; Jacob Fowler arrived from Laval and delivered a 1.46 GAA, .938 save rate and a 30-save shutout, as Jakub Dobes continued struggling."
Second paragraph: "In net elsewhere, Igor Shesterkin's season-ending lower-body injury left Dylan Garand as New York's option; he posted a 1.20 GAA and .945 save rate. Jake Oettinger recorded two shutouts and a .983 save rate. Carolina's attack stayed hot with 27 goals and a 5-1-1 mark. Vancouver allowed 35 goals in seven games, and several goalies, including Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Dustin Wolf, had low save rates."
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