What It Means:

Nilsson is coming off a bad game on Thursday, where he allowed three goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. So far in January, the Sabres goalie has had his ups-and-downs, going 2-1-1 as he fills in for Robin Lehner. Nilsson owns a 2.25 goals against average with a .934 save percentage this month.

Nilsson is projected as a solid value play on Friday with 18.1 fantasy points, 2.3 goals allowed, 27.0 saves, and a 43.0% chance of winning at an $8,100 cost.