Chris Davies 
This article focuses on NHL DFS Picks for 12/3 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 and power play lines at both morning skate and before lock as they can drastically change from the time of publication.
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Top Three Lines
Boston One – David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, David Krejci
The expectation as of now is that Patrice Bergeron will miss out. However, what is left is still enough for me, as well as for the oddsmakers in Las Vegas who have anointed the Bruins a -150 home favorite. Boston One, even with only two of their three rock stars performing, is a line that at this point needs no further introduction. Pasta is the cash game priority with his eye-popping 25 goals and 17 assists across 27 games. Most cash lines should involve some combination of Boston and Vancouver.
Vancouver One – Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, J.T. Miller
The Canucks reunited top line should roll here in a cozy home matchup with the Ottawa Senators. Vancouver is a healthy – 170 favorite and despite some tough matchups recently should be able to bounce back here. I think this is one of the top ten lines overall in the NHL and one with an upside for growth due to the youth of its two studs. Both of them are averaging about a point per game and should be able to have one of their bigger outings here. I expect them to be very popular on all sites, in all formats.
Washington One – Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, John Carlson “Add-On”
Washington will be headed to the west coast which is normally not a good thing for an east coast team. However, they will get an up-tempo matchup with the defensively deficient San Jose Sharks. This one has all the makings of a shootout and I want exposure to both Washington lines here. However, the priority would be the top line, where you can neatly fit them with salary, which tends to be the issue with rostering Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson. Washington comes in a -120 road favorite and this game is tied for the highest total of the night. Ovi sees Sharks, Ovi smash Sharks.
12/3 NHL DraftKings Rankings
DraftKings Forwards/Centers
- David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $8,500
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $8,700
- Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – $6,300 “Extremely cheap”
NHL DraftKings Defenders
- John Carlson – Washington Capitals – $7,500
- Quinn Hughes – Vancouver Canucks – $4,300
- Shea Theodore – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,500
NHL DraftKings Goalies
- Anton Khudobin – Dallas Stars – $7,500
- Chris Driedger – Florida Panthers – $8,100
12/3 NHL FanDuel Rankings
FanDuel Forwards/Centers
- David Pastrnak – Boston Bruins – $9,400
- Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – $9,000
- Elias Pettersson – Vancouver Canucks – $7,400
FanDuel Defensemen
- Nate Schmidt – Las Vegas Golden Knights – $4,600
- Ryan Pulock – New York Islanders – $4,400
- Jacob Chychrun – Arizona Coyotes – $3,700
FanDuel Goalies
- Thatcher Demko – Vancouver Canucks – $7,200
- Chris Driedger – Florida Panthers – $7,300
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David Pastrnak – Over 5.5 Fantasy Points – Unfortunately, neither Alex Ovechkin or John Carlson are options for the Capitals on tonight’s Monkey Knife Fight. So hello once again old friend. Not a bad option to fall back on.
Max Pacioretty +0.5 over Taylor Hall – Points – Demoted to the Devils third line last game, Taylor Hall is on the outs. Meanwhile, Max Pacioretty continues to feast on a nightly basis and has been reunited with his partner in crime Mark Stone. The 0.5 start is just an added bonus.
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