This article will cover the 10 game main slate
*Note: All pricing references are based on DraftKings pricing.
Key Three Skaters
My top three skaters on the slate.
Auston Matthews (TOR)
Matthews has recorded five goals and three assists in his last six games to go along with five or more shots in four of his last five outings. The Rangers have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to centers over the past four weeks. The Leafs are desperate to get their play back on track heading into the playoffs and I think Matthews is a big part of that tonight.
William Karlsson (VGK)
Wild Bill has points in each of his last three games with three goals and four assists over that span. The Red Wings have allowed the most fantasy points per game to centers over the past four weeks. In a game that I expect Vegas to dominate, Karlsson and his linemates will do plenty of damage.
Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA)
Huberdeau has had success against Boston, especially this season with three goals, three assists, and nine shots in two games. Of late, Huberdeau has been hot with points in seven of his last eight games with five goals and 12 assists over that span. He’s really been clicking with Barkov and I expect some production at a manageable salary tonight.
Top Positional Plays
Outside of the Key Three highlighted above.
Center
William Karlsson (VGK) – Wild Bill has points in each of his last three games with three goals and four assists over that span. The Red Wings have allowed the most fantasy points per game to centers over the past four weeks.
Aleksander Barkov (FLA) – During his current eight-game point streak, Barkov has seven multi-point efforts and has compiled six goals and 13 assists. He has a goal and four assists in two games against Boston this season.
Ryan Johansen (NSH) – RyJo comes in at an insane value of $4,800 against the Jets who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to centers over the past four weeks. In three games against Winnipeg this season, RyJo has a goal, an assist, and 14 shots.
Sebastian Aho (CAR) – There’s no one to match up with Aho up the middle for Minnesota.
Patrice Bergeron (BOS) – Red-hot right now with five goals and three assists in his last five games.
Max Domi (MTL) – Buffalo has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to centers over the past four weeks.
Anze Kopitar (LAK) – Five points in his last three games and faces the Ducks who are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Wing
Jonathan Marchessault (VGK) – Love Vegas at home tonight and Marchessault is the first guy I’d pair up with Wild Bill.
Brendan Gallagher (MTL) – Buffalo has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to right-wingers over the past month.
Filip Forsberg (NSH) – Four goals in his last five games and a good value play to pair with RyJo.
Willie Nylander (TOR) – Points in five of his last seven games and continues to skate with Matthews.
Reilly Smith (VGK) – Great value skating on the top line and top power-play unit and is rolling with nine points in his last five games. The Wings have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to right-wingers over the past month.
Justin Williams (CAR) – Goals in back to back games, ‘Canes should get their chances against Minnesota playing their second in as many nights.
Chris Kreider (NYR) – The Leafs have allowed more fantasy points per game to left-wingers over the past month than anyone else.
Dustin Brown (LAK) – Goals in three straight games and each of his last two games against the Ducks.
Defense
Alex Edler (VAN) – Five points in his last two games along with a high volume of shots and blocked shots.
Shea Weber (MTL) – The Sabres have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to defensemen over the past month.
Morgan Rielly (TOR) – Should give the Rangers fits with his speed and puck moving ability.
Mark Giordano (CGY) – Points in each of his last six games and the Canucks have been susceptible to defensemen all season.
Shea Theodore (VGK) – High-volume shooter from the defense position, top power-play minutes, and the Red Wings have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to d-men over the past four weeks.
Charlie McAvoy (BOS) – McAvoy continues to see heavy minutes in Krug’s absence and the Panthers continue to allow opportunities to defensemen.
John Klingberg (DAL) – Points in five of his last six games and heavily involved in the offensive zone.
Value ($4,500 or less)
T.J. Brodie (CGY)
Colin Miller (VGK)
Vince Dunn (STL)
Tony Deangelo (NYR)
Brandon Carlo (BOS)
Center – Wing Combo’s
My favorite Center-Wing combos, listed in order to consider starting your cash/single entry contests with.
Vegas Golden Knights: William Karlsson – Jonathan Marchessault
Florida Panthers: Aleksander Barkov – Jonathan Huberdeau
Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews – Willie Nylander
Carolina Hurricanes: Sebastian Aho – Justin Williams
Value / Secondary Center – Wing Combo’s
Nashville Predators: Ryan Johansen – Filip Forsberg
Montreal Canadiens: Phillip Danault – Brendan Gallagher
New York Rangers: Mika Zibanajad – Chris Kreider
Top Goalies
Marc-Andre Fleury (VGK)
Frederik Andersen (TOR)
Petr Mrazek (CAR)
Mike Smith (CGY)
Carey Price (MTL)
GOOD LUCK!!
