This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/21 NHL DFS slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Both sites have fairly different scoring formats, particularly with the recent changes on DraftKings. We consider tournament tactics, statistics, pricing, and attempt to tackle this highly variable Daily Fantasy format so we can gain an edge on the field at large. BE SURE to double-check both regular, power-play lines and starting goalies at both morning skate and before lock as they can drastically change from the time of publication.
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Top Two Lines
Montreal Canadiens One – Tomas Tatar, Philip Danault, Brendan Gallagher
This line has been on a roll especially Winger Brendan Gallagher who alone has five goals and four assists this month. All three players play on Montreal’s second power-play unit. The Montreal Canadiens will be entering Rogers Place to face off against the slumping Oilers who will be on the second half of a back-to-back.
Carolina Hurricanes One – Andrei Svenchnikov, Jordan Staal, Warren Foegele
Svech scored his second goal in as many games in style, pulling off yet another lacrosse-style goal! Both Foegele and Staal provide viable salary relief and Jordan plays alongside Andrei on Carolina’s top power-play unit. They will be at home against a Panthers team who played in a 7-4 barn burner against the Stars less than 24 hours prior. Carolina, in general, is heating up and this line is flying under the radar and each player is bringing value to the line. Foegele is also on a mini tear himself scoring four points in his last three games and Staal has twelve shots and three points in his past TWO GAMES!
Honorable Mention(s): Nashville Predators Two – Filip Forsberg, Matt Duchene, Rocco Grimaldi
12/21 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards
- Nathan MacKinnon (with M. Rantanen) – Colorado Avalanche – $8,000
- Tomas Hertl – San Jose Sharks – $4,800
- Joel Armia (with M. Domi) – Montreal Canadiens – $4,700
- Travis Konecny (with I. Provorov) – Philadelphia Flyers – $5,800
- Tyler Bertuzzi (w. F. Hronek) – Detroit Red Wings – $5,100
Honorable Mention(s): Anthony Duclair, Alex Killorn
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $7,000
- Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – $4,100
- Ivan Provorov (with T. Konecny) – Philadelphia Flyers – $5,200
- Shea Weber – Montreal Canadiens – $5,800
- Zach Werenski (with O. Bjorkstrand) – Colombus Blue Jackets – $4,900
Honorable Mention(s): Kris Letang
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Joonas Korpisalo – Columbus Avalanche – $7,800
- Carter Hart – Philadelphia Flyers – $7,500
Honorable Mention(s): Jordan Binnington
12/21 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards
- Nathan MacKinnon (with M. Rantanen) – Colorado Avalanche – $9,000
- Travis Konecny (with I. Provorov) – Philadelphia Flyers – $6,400
- Joel Armia (with M. Domi) – Montreal Canadiens – $4,900
- Anthony Duclair (with T. Chabot) – Ottawa Senators – $4,900
- David Perron – St. Louis Blues – $6,400
Honorable Mention(s): Oliver Bjorkstrand, Noel Acciari
FanDuel Defensemen
- Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – $6,600
- Ryan Graves – Colorado Avalanche – $3,900
- Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – $4,000
- Ivan Provorov (with T. Konency) – Philadelphia Flyers – $5,700
- Filip Hronek (with T. Bertuzzi) – Detroit Red Wings – $4,600
Honorable Mention(s): Thomas Chabot
FanDuel Goalies
- Petr Mrazek – Carolina Hurricanes – $7,900
- Philip Grubauer – Colorado Avalanche – $7,600
Honorable Mention: Joonas Korpisalo
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Tomas Tatar – Over 2.5 Fantasy Points – Tatar is Montreal’s point leader with 30 points in 35 games. An O/U this low is almost larceny, take advantage as Tatar has posted six points in his last six games. Not to mention he will be playing on a rested team facing a slumping side on the second half of a back-to-back.
Philip Grubauer – Over 29.5 Goaltending Saves – Chicago is averaging 30.8 shots per game while falling near the bottom of the league in goals. For their part, Colorado allows a lot of shots (3rd most in the league) but has the 8th best GAA in the league. In terms of high danger chances, Chicago sits in the bottom half of the league, whereas Colorado has the best High Danger Saves % in the entire league.
Honorable Mention: Nathan MacKinnon +0.5 assists
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