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The busyness of a team's remaining schedule has a big impact on the value of its players in the fantasy playoffs, something which benefits the Kings more than any other team at the moment.
The following recommendations should help your lineup decisions for FanDuel's single-game NHL DFS contest.
It's time to select six players from the Pens-Blue Jackets matchup for your Friday single-game DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
Leon Draisatl already has 100 points this season and should have plenty of chances to add to that total with three home games this week.
The Oilers' top line may come with a high combined salary, but they're well worth stacking for your Friday FanDuel DFS contests.
DraftKings is offering six NHL games on Friday, so there's plenty of players to choose for your DFS lineups.
Mikko Rantanen is onto his third team of the year but has just two games on the schedule for his first full week in Dallas.
Plenty of player options with six games for DraftKings' Friday NHL DFS contests, including a Jersey forward who's been doing well of late and carrying a reasonable salary.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate covers six games and features a Golden Knights stack at home versus the Penguins.
Seth Jones gets three home games in his first week as a Florida Panther.
Grab as many Toronto players as you can for your Friday FanDuel NHL DFS lineups.
The Stars' top trio has been selected for success on DraftKings' Friday NHL DFS slate.
Mikko Rantanen's slump since being traded to Carolina makes for a buying opportunity at the fantasy hockey trade deadline.
Jeremy Swayman should get at least two starts this week. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
After the 4 Nations Face-Off Artturi Lehkonen will return to the top line with the Avalanche and should heat up over the last third of the season.
Artemi Panarin has 23 goals and 57 points this season. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
Cale Makar has 20 goals to lead all defensemen and he is a stud on the power play with nine goals and 25 points with the man advantage. He's an excellent play for Friday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
DraftKings' Friday NHL DFS slate features five games with a look at an undervalued Colorado forward set to break out.
Michael Finewax notes that J.T. Miller's trade to New York so far has done wonders, as he is centering the top line, between Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin.
Jack Hughes has five points in his last four games, giving him 20 goals and 60 points in 53 games. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate features four games with a couple top defensemen in favorable matchups.
Jake Oettinger is a great NHL DFS goaltending option on DraftKings at home facing a Canucks team struggling with internal turmoil.
Michael Finewax suggests trading for Linus Ullmark, who is close to returning to the Ottawa lineup from a back injury that has sidelined him since Dec. 22.
Connor McDavid is slated to return from suspension on Monday. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
The Winnipeg Jets are a top stack option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate features four games with a few Lightning players projected to do well in Chicago.
If you can get him, trade for the unsung hero of the Jets' top line, Gabriel Vilardi, who already has tied his career-high in points this season.
Auston Matthews has 11 points in seven games since his return from an upper-body injury. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
Even with only two games on FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate, there's enough top performers and salary savers to fill out your lineups.
Brent Burns has two goals and nine points in 11 games since the Christmas break. He's a top defenseman option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Now's the time to trade for Connor Bedard, as he's destined to fly once the Blackhawks get better around him.
It's a three-game week for Rickard Rakell and the Penguins. The Pittsburgh winger has been on fire of late with 10 goals and 18 points in his last 14 outings.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate covers five games, including a matchup where the Red Wings' top line should dominate at home against the Blackhawks.
Alex Ovechkin has 19 goals and 30 points in just 25 appearances. He’s always a solid play and should be considered when building Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Auston Matthews' strong performance since his return from injury offers a window to trade him in the middle of a difficult season.
The Senators finally play a pair of home games this week at the end of a nine-game road trip.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS five-game slate features a favorable Florida stack.
Connor McDavid has three goals and 20 assists during his current 12-game points streak. He's useable as a one-off or part of an Oilers stack for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Dylan Strome has has taken his game to another level in 2024 when centering Alex Ovechkin, who is back in the lineup after being out with a broken fibula.
The NHL schedule gets busy again to start the new year, with eight teams, including the Rangers, playing four games in the next week.
Cale Makar is the NHL's top defenseman with 11 goals and 45 points. He's an excellent defenseman option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
FanDuel's Friday NHL eight-game preview features a few Golden Knights going up against a weak Sharks defense.
Michael Finewax recommends trading for Alex Ovechkin, who is ready to return this week and is itching to gain ground on breaking Wayne Gretzky's career mark of 894 goals.
The Christmas break means short schedules for many teams this week, including the Avalanche, who play just once.
Pavel Buchnevich has four goals and 10 points in his last 11 games. His low salary makes him an easy fit when constructing Friday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
FanDuel's Friday NHL seven-game slate contains a couple salary-saving Red Wings carrying offensive upside.
Michael Finewax's top trade options this week include Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll, whose value has skyrocketed as teammate Anthony Stolarz will miss four to six weeks following a knee procedure.
Veteran defenseman Cam Fowler will have three games on the schedule in his first week since being traded from the Ducks to the Blues.
Second in the league in scoring with 43 points, Martin Necas is the obvious Captain choice in DraftKings NHL DFS Showdown slates today.
FanDuel's Friday NHL single-game slate recommendations features a mix of players from the Canes and Sens.