LNH: Key Players to Target for October 13 Matches
Sunday, 13 October 2024, 15:00
LNH: Player Highlights for October 13 Matches
Every day, the expert team at LNH.com reviews the various teams facing off and identifies certain players who could stand out and succeed.
FORWARD
- Ivan Barbashev, VGK (vs ANA) – Having somewhat underperformed last season with 45 points in 82 games, Barbashev is off to a roaring start in 2024-25. The Russian forward and his line mate Jack Eichel are tied for the lead in the LNH with six points each in two games. Against the Anaheim Ducks, who are playing their second game in as many nights and are without their number one goaltender John Gibson, Barbashev and his team might have a field day—Vegas has scored 12 goals in two games so far.
DEFENSEMAN
- MacKenzie Weegar, CGY (vs EDM) – The Flames defenseman has registered points in both of his team's games so far, accumulating four points, including two power-play goals. He could capitalize against the Oilers, who have already given up five goals in six shorthanded situations. Weegar scored three points against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
GOALTENDER
- Casey DeSmith, DAL (vs SEA) – The Stars are undefeated in two games this season and DeSmith is expected to make his first start with Dallas. Jake Oettinger and the Stars shut out the New York Islanders 3-0 on Saturday, and they host the Seattle Kraken, who will also be on their second game in as many nights. However, fatigue could play a larger role for the Kraken players, who had to travel from Minnesota to Dallas after their previous game.
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