Evan Berofsky's fantasy hockey waiver wire pickups this week include Jeff Skinner, whose work with Leon Draisaitl as his center the last two matchups resulted in a goal, two assists and four shots.

Evan Berofsky's fantasy hockey waiver wire pickups this week include Jeff Skinner, whose work with Leon Draisaitl as his center the last two matchups resulted in a goal, two assists and four shots.

After the 4 Nations Face-Off Artturi Lehkonen will return to the top line with the Avalanche and should heat up over the last third of the season.

After the 4 Nations Face-Off Artturi Lehkonen will return to the top line with the Avalanche and should heat up over the last third of the season.

Corey Abbott offers a fantasy hockey primer for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which starts Feb. 12, with the current hottest player in the league, Matthew Tkachuk, playing for the United States.

Fantasy hockey analyst Evan Berofsky recommends players with multiple games before the 4 Nations Face-Off starts, including Utah forward Nick Schmaltz, who should post sufficient stats as a lead player in all attacking situations.

Mason Marchment, who missed 17 games for surgery to his face, could be a solid fantasy hockey contributor this week in leagues that value hits and shots during a three-game week for Dallas.

Mason Marchment, who missed 17 games for surgery to his face, could be a solid fantasy hockey contributor this week in leagues that value hits and shots during a three-game week for Dallas.

Corey Abbott's fantasy hockey waiver wire targets highlights Rickard Rakell, who could be a superb addition with the Penguins set to play four times this week, including three home-ice contests.

Vegas mainstay William Karlsson recently returned from injury and has found the scoresheet in all five of his outings. He's the priority add in fantasy hockey leagues.