UPDATE: A bustling NHL schedule awaits fans and DFS players tonight, with 10 games set to start at 7 p.m. ET just before the Olympic break. This is a critical moment to optimize your lineups on DraftKings, as opportunities dwindle before the break.
KEY MATCHUPS: Three teams enter this busy slate on the second day of back-to-back games: the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Edmonton Oilers face off against the Calgary Flames. The action wraps up with the Los Angeles Kings taking on the Seattle Kraken.
TOP GOALIE PICKS:
– **Mackenzie Blackwood**, COL vs. SAN ($8,300): Following a rocky return, Blackwood has rebounded with a stunning .953 save percentage over his last four games. Expect him to shine against a struggling Sharks squad that averages only 25.5 shots on goal per game.
– **Jake Oettinger**, DAL vs. STL ($8,200): Oettinger boasts a 2.49 GAA and six wins over his last eight starts. Facing a Blues team ranked 31st in goals and shots allowed per game, he is poised for a solid performance.
– **Darcy Kuemper**, LOS vs. SEA ($8,000): Despite a .902 save percentage, Kuemper carries a 2.55 GAA into a matchup against the Kraken, who rank in the bottom six for shots on goal.
VALUE PLAYS TO CONSIDER:
– **Kevin Fiala**, LOS vs. SEA ($5,000): With 15 power-play points this season and facing the 31st-ranked penalty kill, Fiala has a golden opportunity to capitalize.
– **Tyler Bertuzzi**, CHI at CLM ($4,800): Bertuzzi is riding a wave of momentum with three assists in his last two games. Playing alongside Connor Bedard on the top line, he could exploit Columbus’s weak defense.
– **Matthew Coronato**, CGY vs. EDM ($4,400): Coronato, with 19 shots in his last four games, could find success against a weary Oilers team on the second leg of a back-to-back.
FORWARD STACKS TO WATCH:
– **Golden Knights vs. Canucks**: Consider stacking Mitch Marner, Mark Stone, and Pavel Dorofeyev. The Canucks are struggling with a 3.63 GAA, making this trio a dangerous combination.
– **Stars vs. Blues**: Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, and Mavrik Bourque present a formidable lineup against a Blues team faltering in both GAA and penalty kill.
DEFENSEMEN TO TARGET:
– **Rasmus Andersson**, VGK vs. VAN ($5,500): Andersson has made an impact with three points in six games since joining Vegas, making him a reliable choice against a leaky Canucks defense.
– **Brandt Clarke**, LOS vs. SEA ($4,400): Clarke has eight points in his last 15 games, including four on the power play, and faces a Kraken team with the 31st-ranked penalty kill.
– **Josh Manson**, COL vs. SAN ($3,700): With 23 points and 83 shots this season, Manson could capitalize against a Sharks team allowing over 30 shots per game.
As the clock ticks down to the Olympic break, tonight’s NHL action offers thrilling opportunities for DFS players. Make your picks wisely and maximize your chances for a big win! Don’t miss out on these crucial matchups that could define your fantasy success.
Stay tuned for live updates and results as the games unfold!
