Ducks' surprising start; Week 5 pickups

Ducks' surprising start; Week 5 pickups

Author: National Hockey League November 3, 2025 Duration: 31:57
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss the Anaheim Ducks' breakout start to the season and various players to add in fantasy, including Beckett Sennecke and Chris Kreider, and betting angles surrounding the team. The crew talks recent injuries and returns, especially goalie situations for the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. Jensen joins to discuss Week 5 pickups, including players from the surprising Pittsburgh Penguins like Anthony Mantha and Tristan Jarry, Philipp Kurashev's recent surge for the San Jose Sharks, and other pickups like Nick Robertson, Corey Perry and Jack Roslovic. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their side leanings, favorite props and revenge angles for upcoming games.

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