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Outlook Chris Kreider
Kreider looks to break scoring slump as Canadiens visit Blackhawks
Chris Kreider and the Canadiens travel to the United Center tonight to take on the Blackhawks. Montreal enters as a road favorite in what profiles as a higher-scoring environment, likely facing Spencer Knight (unconfirmed) in net for Chicago. Kreider has cooled off considerably after joining Montreal, going without a point and generating just six shots over his last five contests. With Montreal adjusting to top-line injuries including Nick Suzuki, the 35-year-old veteran is currently slotted on the second line alongside Alex Newhook and Josh Anderson with secondary power-play duties, which has seen his fantasy roster rate drop to 33%.
Our projection for tonight expects Kreider to muster ~0.5–1.0 point with a small goal chance and ~1–2 shots on goal, translating to roughly 2.2 fantasy points with modest physical coverage. Looking across the full fantasy week, Montreal has three total scheduled games, leaving just one remaining contest against Winnipeg on Sunday after tonight. Given his recent slump, diminished shot volume, and secondary power-play assignment, managers in standard leagues can look for better floor elsewhere. Today’s action: Cautious Start.
