NHL DFS Between the Benches for DraftKings and FanDuel (Oct. 13)

We’re FINALLY back with another Wednesday Night Win Daily NHL Article! After a very crazy season that saw brand new divisions, late lineup changes (doesn’t happen often in NHL) and the Tampa Bay Lightning repeat as champions, we are back with our first decent-sized slate of the 2021-22 NHL Regular Season. As I like to do towards the beginning of the season for those new to NHL DFS, I would recommend checking up on the “How To” article we released a while back for NHL DFS. Although some of the scoring systems may be a little out of date, the principles and strategy are exactly the same. I hope you had a very profitable opening day. Now, let’s get ready for the newest edition of WinDaily’s Between the Benches! For tonight’s 10/13 NHL slate, the slate begins at 7:00 pm ET. Don’t forget to lock your lines and check the discord for any updates! Let’s get into it!

Keep in mind!!! FanDuel has updated their NHL tournaments, and they now include two UTIL spots which have replaced two winger spots. DraftKings has stayed the same but don’t forget last season they revamped the scoring and added stats bonuses, so if you’re new to NHL or haven’t played in a while, check out our live stream on the WinDaily YouTube by clicking here and read through the rules on the site of your choice!

10/13 NHL Stack Report

1. Edmonton Oilers 1
   Hyman – McDavid – Puljajarvi (FanDuel: $18,800 | DraftKings: $18,600)
   – For those who watched last season, it should come as no surprise that the top target is the one and only Connor McDavid. Connor was able to churn out an absolutely insane 105 points in 56 games. Thats nearly two points per game. No matter who the Hart Trophy (MVP award) winner gets paired up with will instantly get a huge boost to their value. As it stands right now, Daily Faceoff has Hyman and Puljajarvi on McDavids wings. I would recommend starting your builds with a two-man of McDavid and Hyman then building your team around those two. Theyre going up against a Canucks team that finished Dead Last in the North Division last season… yes even behind the Ottawa Senators. Aside from a few pickups from the cap stranded Coyotes, the Canucks didnt improve much over the offseason and will be starting a goalie in Thatcher Demko who struggled a bit in the 2021 campaign with a record of 16-18 with a 2.85 SV%. I couldnt be higher on McDavid and he pairs well with anyone who shares the ice with him. (Whether that be on even strength or on the power play… Connor plays on both power play units) On top of that the Oilers boast the highest implied goal total on the slate at 3.8. So they’re in an excellent position to start the year off right. Final Note: Vancouver was one of the most undisciplined teams in the league in 2021, if they take penalties against the Oilers, McDavid will make them pay dearly for it.
   Ideal Defensive Partner(s): Tyson Barrie (FD: $5,900 | DK: $5,900)
   
   Honorable Mention(s): MTL1 (Toffoli, Suzuki, Caufield) , NYR PP1 (Zibanejad, Panarin, Fox) , COL1 (Rantanen, Kadri, Landeskog)

10/13 NHL Goalie Tracker

Best (Goalies to Roster)

1. Connor Hellebuyck (FD: $8,400 | DK: $7,900)
2. Darcy Kuemper (FD: $8,600 | DK: $8,300)
   Honorable Mention(s): Mike Smith
   

Worst (Goalies to Target)

1. John Gibson (FD: $6,800 | DK: $7,200)
   Honorable Mention(s): Thatcher Demko, Jake Allen
   

10/13 NHL Wild Card Targets

Nazem Kadri (FD: $5,200 | DK: $5,200) 
– With MacKinnon out due to COVID protocol the crafty veteran center Nazem Kadri will be taking his spot on the top line. The upside is clearly tremendous as the Avalanche are paired up against the Chicago Blackhawks as the biggest favourites on the slate as well as the highest implied total on the slate. Kadri will see top-line minutes accompanied by two all-star wingers in Rantanen and Landeskog. Not to mention the Aves have one of the highest implied totals on the slate at 3.6 expected goals. Kadri is affordable on both sites and should be a strong value piece for tonight’s 5-game slate.
Honorable Mention(s): Caufield, Perfetti (New Rookie with potential), Podkolzin (New Rookie with potential), Bunting, T. Johnson (w/CHI1 – Kane, DeBrincat), K. Connor, Ritchie

Core Four: (ALWAYS BE STACKIN’)

Centre – Connor McDavid

Winger – Zach Hyman

Defence – Adam Fox

Goalie – Connor Hellebuyck

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