Tampa's top line should produce in an elimination matchup, though make for an expensive stack on your Sunday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
The Ducks should be able to score some goals at home against the Oilers where a couple of their players are solid selections for your Friday FanDuel NHL DFS lineups.
NHL fantasy lessons from 2025-26: playoff shakeups, goalie draft risks, elite defense value, breakout prospects and smarter H2H strategy.
Some of NHL's biggest surprises and disappointments in 2025-2026 include Jordan Binnington, whose struggles in goal might be one of the reasons the Blues aren't in the postseason.
Fantasy hockey awards for the 2025-26 season: top performers, biggest value jumps and draft-day steals, including Connor McDavid, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Evan Bouchard and more.
NHL postseason pool cheat sheet: Draft rankings based on player value and Stanley Cup odds to help you win your 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs pool.
The final Week Ahead column of the season features disappointments and surprises for each team, including the stunningly fast rise of New York Islanders' defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
Take a peek at the NHL's best streaming picks and schedule advantages for the April 6-12 period as the San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini joins an exclusive group of teenagers with 100-point seasons.
Evan Berofsky's top NHL free agent picks include Jordan Spence, who is currently operating on the Sens' top PP, and has totaled two goals, seven assists and 19 shots from the last 10 matchups.
If you're looking for any upwardly-trending and motivated Calgary player to add to your fantasy playoff lineups, they're all listed in this column.
Put together a strong finish to your season by focusing on NHL scheduling edges, as both the Pittsburgh Penguins and fantasy GMs wait to see if Sidney Crosby can return from his latest injury.
Boost your fantasy roster with key matchups, player hot streaks & schedule edges on the March 23–29 slate, as Zach Werenski leads the surging Columbus Blue Jackets into a playoff spot.



