NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/21
Top Goalies Semyon Varlamov (COL) I love the upside that Varly brings tonight on a short slate. The Flyers average 31 shots per game while the Avs allowed a touch over 35 shots per game. With a dynamic offense in
NFL DFS: Week 7 Top Stacks
Carolina Panthers Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey, Devin Funchess Cam has been one of the more consistent QB’s this season and always has upside with his ability to run the ball. In Norv Turner’s offense, Cam has the highest completion percentage
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/19
Top Goalies Ben Bishop (DAL) Bishop’s first two starts have left a lot to be desired as he’s allowed three and six goals in the contests respectively. This is a good bounce-back spot against the Wild who are 26th in the
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/18
Top Goalies Martin Jones The only issue I have with Jones tonight is that he probably won’t see a ton of shots against him and is bound to allow a goal or two. I think the Sharks win this game
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/17
Top Goalies Jake Allen (STL) Early on, Allen has looked like shit and his opponent, the Canadiens have looked good in all facets of the game except for the power play and faceoffs. They’re averaging 3.4 goals per game along
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/16
UPDATES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED Top Goalies Louis Domingue (TB) Domingue gets the nod tonight at a good value for the Lightning in a high-upside matchup. The Hurricanes are averaging the most shots per game giving Domingue plenty of chances to
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/15
Top Goalies Ben Bishop (DAL) Outside of an ugly performance against the Maple Leafs, the team that has been scoring goals all over the place, Bishop has been good allowing one goal in his other two starts combined with 30
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/10
Top Goalies John Gibson (ANA) Gibson faces the Coyotes for the second time already this season as he posted a 41 save shutout against them in his last time out. The Ducks’ netminder has beaten the Coyotes each of the
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/9
Top Goalies Sergei Bobrovsky (CBJ) Bobrovsky has made one start this season, a 32-save loss against the Hurricanes. The Avalanche come to Columbus to visit the Blue Jackets in a building in which Bobrovsky had a .929 save percentage and
NHL DFS: The Point Shot – 10/8
*The slate, with it being Columbus Day, has a 1:00 P.M. lock time. There are three games on the slate with the late game not included. Top Goalies Tuukka Rask (BOS) Rask should be the clear chalk in a home matchup against the Ottawa Senators. With the Bruins being heavy favorites most people playing will gravitate towards him and his more-than-affordable salary on both sites. In most cases, I am all for fading a chalky Tuukka Rask who is known to have some horrific games in decent spots. He looked like absolute dog shit on opening night but with the tough road matchup, banner raising nonsense, and a charged up Capitals team I’m willing to give him a pass. Rask was 3-0 with a .959 save percentage and a 1.00 GAA in three starts against the Senators. This is a rare spot where I’m ok eating Rask chalk. Martin Jones (SJ) Jones has made two starts already and I would expect him to start today against the Islanders as well. Jones hasn’t looked particularly good in his first two starts seeing limited work against the Ducks and Kings. Today, though, he should see some more action and shots in front of him facing a team that is going to want to push the envelope with the puck up and down the ice. Jones should get into a rhythm early and keeps the Isles at bay. Key Three Skaters David Pastrnak (BOS) Pasta has nine shots and a goal in his first two games of the season and had a goal and two assists against the Ottawa Senators in four games last season. Since the beginning of last season, the Sens have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to right-wingers. Skating on a dynamic line and seeing top power-play minutes against a poor defensive team, Pasta will produce big-time today. Jack Eichel (BUF) Jack was active last night, much more active than the Sabres’ opening night performance against the Bruins. The Sabres captain had a goal (empty net), an assist (on a beautiful power-play), four shots on goal, and two blocks in 25 minutes of ice-time. Since the beginning of last season, the Golden Knights have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing centers. Buffalo should look to push the issue in this game with Vegas playing their second road game in the last three days, again keep in mind that this is an afternoon game and that the Knights flew West coast to East coast to battle the Wild, had an off-day, now play here against Buffalo. Erik Karlsson (SJ) It’s not often that you’ll see me include a defenseman in this section, but on a short slate in this matchup, I have a tough time not locking in EK65. The Islanders have been absolutely putrid since the beginning of last season against the defense position allowing the third-most fantasy points to blue-liners, including 54 goals and 171 assists. EK has six goals, 16 assists, and 64 shots in 25 games against the Islanders. He’ll make his presence felt today against the vulnerable Isles. Favorite Line Stacks Boston Bruins First Line Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak At time this trio was broken up last season, which I could never understand, but they are together for now at even strength as well as on the power play. This is as close to a perfect hockey line as you can find. Marchand is the gritty, aggressive, pain in the ass on the defensive and offensive zones that no one seems to like. Bergeron is the playmaking center that isn’t afraid to shoot while regularly shutting down opposing top-line centers with his incredible defense. Pastrnak is the young, 22-year-old kid with all of the speed and talent in the world with an incredible shot that he can get off in any situation from anywhere on the ice. These three will be popular, but they should give the Sens fits today. Buffalo Sabres First Line Sheary – Eichel – Reinhart This line presents a ton of value and shouldn’t be as popular as the Bruins top trio. With that said, it’s possible to get both lines into the same lineup. This line was put together after the Sabres’ embarrassing home effort in their opener against the Bruins. They responded with a productive showing against the Rangers as they combined for three goals and two assists and all three contributed to a power-play goal early in the game. I expect these three to push the issue with their speed and ability to get to the net against Marc-Andre Fleury who’s looked shaky allowing six goals on 46 shots against in two games. Top Positional Plays Not including players mentioned in “Key Three” or “Favorite Line Stacks” sections Center Logan Couture (SJ) – Should step in on the top line with Joe Thornton heading to I.R. William Karlsson (VGK) – Never discount Wild Bill’s talent centering a very good top line. I, personally just think Vegas as a whole underwhelm’s tonight, but their top line can’t be ignored. David Krejci (BOS) – Cheaper exposure to Boston who I think score at least four tonight. Krejci centers the second line. Matt Duchene (OTT) – Ottawa’s best player and a way to combat Rask chalk if you decide to fade. Wing Joe Pavelski (SJ) – Hasn’t been the goal scorer we’re accustomed to seeing but Pavelski is still a very good player on the first line of a dynamic offensive team. Evander Kane (SJ) – His speed and shot volume always present upside. Jeff Skinner (BUF) – Skating on the second even-strength line but top power-play unit. Generates a lot of high-danger scoring chances and shoots a ton. Jonathan Marchessault (VGK) – Part of that Vegas line that’s centered by Wild Bill. Kyle Okposo (BUF) – Great value skating on the second line and top power-play unit . Ryan Donato (BOS) – Moved up to the second line and is positioned in front of the net on the top