Each day I will be providing my recommended player picks for your FanDuel daily fantasy hockey lineups.
My FanDuel NHL Plays will be broken down by player positions, and will include picks for cash games (50/50s/double-ups/head-to-head) and GPPs (guaranteed prize pool tournaments).
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Are you new to Daily Fantasy Hockey? Check out these strategies documents first for tips and recommendations to craft your winning FanDuel hockey lineups:
Introduction to Daily Fantasy Hockey: Breaking it Down
Winning Strategies for Cash Games (head-to-head, 50/50s)
Winning Strategies for GPP Tournaments
Advanced Tips for Winning by Utilizing Vegas Odds and Line Combinations
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Research and Strategy Tools
The National Hockey League has a quiet three-game night booked this evening, before exploding tomorrow night with a 12-game slate. The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are your biggest favorites and the Habs are the only team playing on the tail end of a back-to-back set.
GOALTENDERS
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Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning, $8,700 – Bishop is the only goaltender I trust tonight, making him a lock for my cash game lineups. Bishop plays his best hockey on home ice and he has really picked up his game in 2016, posting a 1.77 goals against average and a .931 save percentage. Look for a win and 25-plus saves from Bishop in this one.
Other Goalies To Target (Cash Games) – Karri Ramo, Ben Scrivens
Other Goalies To Target (Tournaments) – Petr Mrazek, Robin Lehner, Eddie Lack
CENTERS
Vladislav Namestnikov, Tampa Bay Lightning, $5,100 – Namestnikov has looked very impressive of late with ten points in his last 11 contests. Skating alongside superstar Steven Stamkos at both even strength and on the Bolts’ number one power play unit, the former first round pick should continue to see plenty of scoring opportunities. At $5,100, he is one of the top bargains on the board tonight.
Other Centers to Target (Cash Games) – Ryan O’Reilly, Vladislav Namestnikov, Sean Monahan,
Other Centers to Target (Tournaments) – Jack Eichel, Henrik Zetterberg, Tyler Johnson, Eric Staal,
WINGERS
Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames, $8,400 – Gaudreau put on a clinic during the All-Star game and he is one of the NHL’s best young players. The 22-year-old New Jersey native is the Calgary Flames’ offensive leader and he has been a monster on home ice this season (17 G, 34 PTS in 24 GP). Gaudreau has multi-point upside in this plus matchup.
Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning, $6,700 – At $6,700, Kucherov is a must play in your cash games. The talented young Russian has been the Tampa Bay Lightning’s biggest scoring threat this year and one of the most consistent point getters in the league all season long. Look for Kucherov to hit the score sheet with ease this evening.
Other Wingers to Target (Cash Games) – Steven Stamkos, Max Pacioretty, Evander Kane, Brendan Gallagher
Other Wingers to Target (Tournaments) – Dylan Larkin, Ondrej Palat, Sam Bennett
DEFENSEMEN
P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens, $6,100 – Subban has been the only offensive bright spot for the Montreal Canadiens recently. P.K. has points in four of his last five games, including two of the multi-point variety. In his last 12 contests, Subban is producing at a point per game pace with three goals and 12 points. Without a lot to love on the blue line tonight, Subban is the top dog.
Other Defensemen to Target (Cash Games) – Anton Stralman, Victor Hedman, Jeff Petry
Other Defensemen to Target (Tournaments) – Justin Faulk, Rasmus Ristolainen, Mike Green, Noah Hanifin