NHL fantasy lessons from 2025-26: playoff shakeups, goalie draft risks, elite defense value, breakout prospects and smarter H2H strategy.
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.
Wednesday's DraftKings NHL DFS top picks include value play Aliaksei Protas, who has 153 shots on net in 72 outings against a shaky Toronto defense.
Get the scoop on hot fantasy picks & trending players in the NHL this week as Colorado Avalanche star Martin Necas takes his game to another level.
Evan Berofsky's top NHL fantasy waiver wire picks include Jamie Benn who's got a stable roster spot within a dangerous forward group on the Stars.
The Devils' second line has been hot of late and should be considered as a stacking option for your Friday FanDuel NHL DFS lineups.
DraftKings' Wednesday NHL DFS features Washington defenseman Jakob Chychrun against the Senators, who are bottom-three in penalty kill.
Make bold waiver wire moves to push your fantasy hockey team to a championship. Discover undervalued players to elevate your roster and seize late-season wins!
Monday's top NHL DFS plays on FanDuel include Jakob Chychrun as the new top dog on the Washington Capitals blue line in a clash with the Calgary Flames.
Discover which NHL trade deadline deals change fantasy values — from top defensemen to rising forwards — and who to target this playoff push.
With the Trade Deadline officially over, it's time to focus on solid short-term fantasy pickups.
Read up on daily previews, key player updates, matchups & fantasy insights before Friday’s trade deadline, which could see the St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington on the move.
Track NHL hot streaks, injury updates & fantasy risers, including a surging Roman Josi as he tries to keep the Nashville Predators in the playoff picture.
Wednesday’s DraftKings NHL DFS picks include Mathew Barzal, who has averaged 3:36 per game with the extra man and has 11 power-play points, going against the Kraken.
Expert NHL picks for Penguins vs Flames & Capitals vs Canucks—game previews, player insights & betting value to boost your NHL best bets tonight.
Get key stats, player hot streaks, schedules & fantasy tips for Jan 5-12 as the Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon reclaims the NHL scoring lead.
Don't overthink the goalie selections for your Saturday FanDuel NHL DFS lineups.
Get the edge on NHL fantasy for the week of Dec 29-Jan 4, as Logan Stankoven and the Carolina Hurricanes get a rare five-game slate.