Ottawa Senators should prioritize dynamic winger Jordan Kyrou over center Robert Thomas from the rebuilding St. Louis Blues to boost playoff offense.
The Hurricanes' stifling penalty kill has powered their undefeated playoff streak, frustrating opponents and setting the stage for the conference finals.
Senators' top defenseman Jake Sanderson exited Game 3 after a high hit and hand injury, leaving Ottawa shorthanded against the Hurricanes.
Thomas Chabot faces 1-2 months out with broken arm, deepening Senators' defensive injury woes amid tight wild-card race.
Justin Sourdif and Sam Rinzel emerge as deep-league waiver adds due to their new power-play opportunities with the Capitals and Blackhawks.
Top fantasy hockey adds from the waiver wire, including Nichushkin, Hellebuyck, and more for the January 2026 week.