At the halfway mark of the 2024–25 season, standout fantasy hockey surprises include Kirill Marchenko of the Columbus Blue Jackets, with a career-high 46 points ranking him 20th in the NHL; Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes, boasting 48 points and ranking 23rd in the league; Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets, leading all defensemen with 48 points and playing a vital role on his team; Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild, excelling as the second-best goalie in fantasy with 18 wins and strong stats. Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins has also shined with 36 points and 21 goals, outperforming expectations and ranking 29th overall in fantasy.
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