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.

At age 34, Alex Pietrangelo is off to a career-best start, as he has a goal and 12 points in 12 games, but with the unlikelihood it continues, trading him in fantasy hockey while he's hot is the way to go.

At age 34, Alex Pietrangelo is off to a career-best start, as he has a goal and 12 points in 12 games, but with the unlikelihood it continues, trading him in fantasy hockey while he's hot is the way to go.

Marc-Andre Fleury could be an outstanding fantasy hockey pickup this week, as the Wild play four times, including favorable matchups against San Jose, Anaheim and Chicago.

Michael Finewax suggests dealing Casey Mittelstadt in fantasy hockey leagues, who's currently tied for the NHL's 12th leading scorer but should see his role diminish as injured teammates return.