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NHL Plays will highlight the best and the most underrated daily fantasy options among forwards, defensemen and goaltenders.
Please note, these players were chosen early in the day, so make sure to check NBC Sports EDGE’s player news for any lineup changes, injuries and potential changes in the crease for starting goaltenders.
Additionally, it is worth reminding everyone that FanDuel allows you to roster nine players (2C, 2W, 2D, 2UTIL 1G) with a salary cap of $55,000, while DraftKings has a cap of $50,000 for nine players (2C, 3W, 2D, 1G, 1UTIL) and Yahoo has a $200 budget for nine players (2C, 3W, 2D, 2G).
Tuesday has eight games on the schedule.
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Forwards:
Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh) - W - $7,800 (FanDuel), $6,400 (DraftKings), $26 (Yahoo
Rust has four assists and 11 shots in four games since returning from COVID-19 protocol. He has been all over the scoresheet this season despite being limited to 19 appearances. Rust has nine goals and 24 points to go along with 60 shots on target.
Roope Hintz (Dallas) - C - $7,600 (FanDuel), $6,900 (DraftKings), W - $20 (Yahoo)
Hintz has recorded one goal and one assist in three straight matches going into Tuesday’s matchup against New Jersey. He is riding a four-game point streak and he has amassed 11 points (five goals, six assists) in his past seven outings. Stack Hintz with Joe Pavelski and/or Jason Robertson.
Drake Batherson (Ottawa) - W - $7,200 (FanDuel), $6,700 (DraftKings), $19 (Yahoo)
Batherson has three goals and five points in six matches going into Tuesday’s contest against Buffalo. He hasn’t picked up a point in his past two outings, but the the Senators’ leading scorer is a good bet to get back on track tonight. He has two goals and five points in his previous three meetings versus the Sabres
Sam Bennett (Florida) - C - $6,900 (FanDuel), $6,100 (DraftKings), $23 (Yahoo)
Bennett had a quiet night on Sunday against Seattle, but he has amassed eight goals and 11 points in his past eight outings. It has been a productive season for him in 2021-22, with 17 goals on 110 shots and 25 points in 32 appearances. Stack Bennett with Anthony Duclair and/or Jonathan Huberdeau.
Bargain Bin: Jeff Skinner (BUF) - $5,500 (FanDuel), $4,900 (DraftKings), $19 (Yahoo), Elias Pettersson (VAN) - $4,900 (FanDuel), $5,100 (DraftKings), $17 (Yahoo), Tim Stutzle (OTT) - $5,200 (FanDuel), $4,200 (DraftKings), $17 (Yahoo), Kailer Yamamoto (EDM) - $3,800 (FanDuel), $3,200 (DraftKings), $10 (Yahoo), Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) - $4,600 (DraftKings), $23 (Yahoo)
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Defensemen:
Evan Bouchard (Edmonton) - $5,600 (FanDuel), $4,500 (DraftKings), $13 (Yahoo)
Bouchard netted a pair of power-play goals in Saturday’s win over Calgary. He is slated to be back on the top unit of the Oilers again on Tuesday because of an injury to Tyson Barrie. Edmonton’s top-ranked power play should be able to take advantage of Vancouver’s last-placed penalty kill. Bouchard has plenty of bang for the buck upside as a result.
Bargain Bin: Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) - $5,400 (FanDuel), $5,700 (DraftKings), $17 (Yahoo), Damon Severson (NJ) - $5,000 (FanDuel), $4,900 (DraftKings), $16 (Yahoo) Mike Matheson (PIT) - $4,600 (FanDuel), $3,400 (DraftKings), $17 (Yahoo), Esa Lindell (DAL) - $4,600 (FanDuel), $4,100 (DraftKings), $15 (Yahoo)
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Goaltenders:
Ilya Sorokin (NY Islanders) - $8,400 (FanDuel), $8,400 (DraftKings), $37 (Yahoo)
Sorokin has won his past four starts, while stopping 90 of 95 shots. He has permitted two goals or fewer in each outing and he posted his fourth shutout of the year last Friday versus Arizona. During his current win streak, Sorokin has a 26-save performance in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia. The Flyers are currently mired in a 12-game winless slump.
Bargain Bin: Mikko Koskinen (EDM) - $7,600 (FanDuel), $7,900 (DraftKings), $25 (Yahoo)