Crosby picks up 72nd point in loss

The News Sidney Crosby tallied his 35th assist of the season on Saturday, but in a loss, as Montreal defeated the Pens 5-3. Our View He now has 72 points in 57 games played. In other words, just another year for Sidney Crosby. Read More

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Fleury gets yanked as Pens lose

The News Marc-Andre Fleury could stop just 24-of-28 shots before getting pulled on Saturday, dooming the Penguins to a 5-3 loss to the Canadiens. Our View He is now 28-16-1 on the season, and just 2-2-0 in his past four starts. Read More

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Gionta picks up three points in win

The News Brian Gionta scored two goals and assisted on another on Saturday, leading Montreal to a 5-3 win over the Penguins. Our View The three points give him 29 total in 38 games this season. At age 31, he remains a solid fantasy option in all formats. Read More

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Cushing may have surgery

The News Brian Cushing will make a decision whether or not to undergo knee surgery within the next two weeks, according to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN. Our View Cushing noted that the procedure on his knee would be minor. He battled various ailments during his rookie campaign in 2009, but still impressively finished sixth in the NFL with 133 tackles. He will be a hot target among linebackers for IDP leagues next season. Read More

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Neuvirth wins after recall

Michal Neuvirth started in goal for Washington during Friday's 5-2 win against the Thrashers after being called up from Hershey of the AHL earlier in the day. He ran into trouble less than three minutes into the game when Rich Peverley's shot bounced off Neuvirth's shoulder and Tobias Enstrom scored on the rebound. Neuvirth -- who won his fourth straight start for the Capitals -- made nearly every play the rest of the way, finishing with 43 saves. He made an acrobatic catch above his head as he fell to a sitting position on the ice late in the second period. The other blemish, Peverley's goal in the third period, was knocked in by Alexander Semin, who slipped while trailing the play. Read More

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Brown scoring more in last 2 games

Lakers PG Shannon Brown put up 13 points on Friday in a loss to Denver. Brown played 22 minutes and shot 6 for 12 from the field with a three. He added three assists and three rebounds. Read More

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Gasol rips down 17 rebounds

Lakers PF Pau Gasol, who failed to record a double-double in his previous two games, notched his third in his last five on Friday in a loss to Denver. Gasol put up 17 points and ripped down 17 rebounds. He shot 8 of 17 from the field and blocked two shots. Gasol added six assists. Read More

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Martin scores first Daytona 500 pole

The News The pole for the 52nd running of the Daytona 500 went to Mark Martin, according to MRN.com. Our View It was Martin's first career pole for the event, and he will be joined on the front row by his teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. Martin won seven poles and five races a year ago, but he has never won the Daytona 500. The pole is a good first step towards exorcising some demons at the plate tracks after having nothing but bad luck at Daytona and Talladega last year. Read More

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Brandon Roy out Saturday

The News Brandon Roy (hamstring) will not play on Saturday against the Lakers, according to Brian Smith of the Columbian. Our View This comes as a bit of a surprise, since reports on Friday indicated he would be a go. Consider him day-to-day until you see him back on the court. Read More

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Habs call-up Trotter

The News Brock Trotter has been recalled from the AHL. Our View The 23-year-old center will be making his NHL debut on Saturday. Expect his stay with the Habs to be brief. Read More

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DiPietro likely to start

The News Rick DiPietro is likely to be in goal for the Islanders on Saturday, according to Newsday. Our View In seven games (six starts) since returning from his knee injury last month, DiPietro is 2-4-0 with a mediocre .903 save percentage. Read More

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Jackets call-up Blunden

The News Michael Blunden has been recalled from the AHL. Our View In 21 games this season, Blunden has exactly zero points. He is out of fantasy sight and mind. Read More

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