DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Fri 1/26/18 4:35 AM

Tkachuk netted a pair of goals in Thursday's shootout loss to the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk did everything he could to try and help the Flames win the Battle of Alberta, striking twice in regulation and converting on a nice move in the shootout. The feisty forward has been hot of late, scoring six times in his last seven games. Tkachuk is now up to 16 goals and 34 points in 47 games on the season and is thriving as a top-six forward. The 20-year-old has a very high fantasy ceiling and should already be owned in almost all formats.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Fri 1/12/18 11:16 PM

Tkachuk recorded a goal, an assist and a plus-2 rating during Friday's 4-2 win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
The sophomore has now collected four tallies and three helpers through his past six games and is up to 29 points -- 12 goals -- for the campaign. Tkachuk should cruise past last season's numbers, and he's also continued to provide a nice boost in the PIM column. Savvy keeper/dynasty owners should probably also view this as a buy-low spot, as power-forward types like Tkachuk are usually a little slower to reach their peak scoring years, so he might be undervalued in some circles.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Mon 1/1/18 12:50 AM

Tkachuk scored twice and posted five shots on goal in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Blackhawks on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 20-year-old ended the year on a high note, posting six goals and seven points in his final 10 games. During that stretch, Tkachuk has been a complete fantasy asset, also contributing 2.7 shots per game and nine penalty minutes. Tkachuck hasn't spent as much time in the penalty box this season, but as a result, he's receiving more ice time and scoring more goals.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Sun 12/10/17 12:18 PM

Tkachuk potted a pair of goals in Sunday's win over Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk returned from a one-game suspension for spearing and made an immediate impact. The feisty forward was credited with five shots on goal in 16:02 of ice time. The 19-year-old has aided fantasy goers with 19 points and 29 PIM this season, but his two goals Saturday were just his tallies in 12 contests. Tkachuk's PIM contributions and steady offensive production make him worth owning in most fantasy settings.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Fri 12/8/17 11:55 PM

Tkachuk's one-game suspension has concluded. He'll be eligible to return against the Canucks on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year winger has the undivided attention of the NHL Department of Player Safety, having already been suspended twice this season -- once for inciting a brawl against the Red Wings, and also for spearing Maple Leafs forward Matt Martin on Wednesday. As the son of legendary center Keith Tkachuk, Matthew has huge shoes to fill, and fantasy owners have to be hoping that he doesn't keep up these antics as he obviously can't put up points from the press box.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Thu 12/7/17 3:34 PM

Tkachuk was handed a one-game suspension after a spearing incident in Wednesday's loss to Toronto, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk made the unfortunate decision to jab the midsection of Toronto's Matt Martin while standing in the Calgary bench area. The 2016 first-round pick will miss Thursday's clash in Montreal, with either Jaromir Jagr (lower body) or Freddie Hamilton set to take his place in the lineup.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Thu 12/7/17 11:02 AM

Tkachuk will be subjected to a league hearing for spearing Toronto's Matt Martin in Wednesday night's game,
EDGE Analysis
If Tkachuk ultimately gets suspended, it would be his second ban within a month's time, as he was the instigator in a Nov. 15 brawl against the Red Wings. It will be important to track this situation carefully with the Flames facing the Canadiens on the road Thursday night.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Wed 12/6/17 10:43 PM

Tkachuk may face suspension or supplementary discipline after he speared Toronto's Matt Martin from the bench in the first period of Wednesday's game, reports Sportsnet's in-game broadcast.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk was on the bench when a teammate pinned Martin along the boards at the Calgary bench. Cameras caught Tkachuk spearing Martin in the side, but officials didn't see it or penalize him. He has developed a reputation for chippy play, but this is a real brain burp. The NHL will likely have something to say about it Thursday.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Tue 11/21/17 2:43 AM

Tkachuk had two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk made his first game back from suspension a productive one, getting the secondary assist on goals in the second and third period. He's now had two multi-assist games in his past three, and he seems to have established a role as a reliable setup man for Calgary.

DTDMatthew Tkachuk
W FLA
Fri 11/17/17 7:28 PM

Tkachuk has been suspended for one game for his actions during Wednesday's game against the Red Wings, TSN Hockey reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk started an all-out brawl between the two clubs during the contest, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise that the team will miss another contest. The Flames' lines will inevitably be jostled around in his absence and the 19-year-old winger will need a replacement on the man advantage as well. Tkachuk will be eligible to rejoin the action Monday against the Capitals.