Thursday's seven-game NHL slate is loaded with top-tier scorers. We should expect lots of tight games with some great matchups out there, but expect some of the top scorers to shine through still. So, be sure to check in with our NHL DFS Tools, with the daily NHL projections, and our NHL lineup generator when building those lineups today to help you decide which players you should be targeting!

 

NHL DFS Playbook October 12th

DFS Lineup Construction Thoughts

There are some interesting matchups to dig into with today's slate. The most notable among them is Vegas going to San Jose. The Sharks added some veterans to their team in the off-season to try and make the team look a little less like an AHL roster, but there is no doubt the Sharks are going to be among the worst teams in the league. Look to get some shares of guys like Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, and Shea Theodore. Vegas also should be a good spot to look for cheap blocked shots with players like Brayden McNabb. 

Dallas also sees a solid matchup against St. Louis at home. Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz and Joe Pavelski should continue to be one of the best lines in hockey, and the Blues have done very little to improve their woeful goaltending situation from last year. Finally, don't forget to dig in the dirt a little bit with the Flyers heading into Columbus. Both teams were among the worst in the league last season, and while both could be better this year I would want to see it first. Look to both teams' top players who likely won't see much ownership with much bigger names available on this slate.

Recommended DFS Starting Goalies

Top Options for Saves

Filip Gustavsson vs Florida Panthers

Ville Husso vs New Jersey Devils

Igor Shesterkin vs Buffalo Sabres

Best Odds for a Win

Logan Thompson vs San Jose Sharks

Vitek Vanacek vs Detroit Red Wings

Jake Oettenger vs St.Louis Blues

Favorite Goalies to Use for DFS Lineups

Logan Thompson, G, Vegas Golden Knights

It feels like it is too early in the season for Vegas to look past this game, so I would expect Thompson to be the safest place to go for a win today in DFS. The Sharks are going to be among the worst teams in the league, which will likely lead to high ownership of Thompson, so I would try to keep his usage to cash only, especially with not really knowing how many shots the Sharks will put on the net.

Carter Hart, G, Philidelphia Flyers

In GPP games I think we should see a solid start from Hart. The Flyers are going to play defense, block shots and grind, and they could also win games against teams like Columbus. Hart's numbers last season were respectable, and I would expect him to be respectable again today.

Devon Levi, G, Buffalo Sabres

This should be a great place to start Levi. The Rangers are no slouch, but the Sabres are at home, and I expect his ownership numbers should be relatively low with many people likely to back Shesterkin in this matchup.

Recommended DFS Skaters

Highest Expected Goal Totals 

New Jersey Devils vs Ville Husso (4.1)

Vegas Golden Knights vs Kaapo Kahkonen (4.1)

Dallas Stars vs Jordan Binnington (3.9)

Favorite Skaters to Use for DFS Lineups

Adam Fantilli, C, Columbus Blue Jackets

Fantill is available tonight at nearly the minimum price. That is quite the bargain for a player who is likely to see about 16 minutes of ice time and be on a top powerplay unit that is full of talent. My expectations wouldn't be through the roof for him, but at his price, I think he can certainly provide value given the situations he is going to be in on the ice.

Vincent Trocheck C, New York Rangers

We could see another bargain in Trocheck today. He looks to be on the Rangers' top powerplay, and he should see lots of ice time tonight. Yes, I like Levi, but I wouldn't be afraid to take the discount on Trocheck as we know that “goalies are voodoo” and it can be especially difficult to trust young goalies.

Kirill Kaprizov, W, Minnesota Wild

This could be the type of game where Kaprizov blows up. The Panthers are missing two of their top four defencemen with injuries, and I am not expecting playoff Bob to make an appearance tonight either. Kaprizov also owns the best odds to score as an anytime goalscorer today as well.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Florida Panthers

With all of the injuries the Panthers have on defense, it looks like OEL is set to get the time on the Panthers' top powerplay, which is loaded with talent. This is a great spot for a player who still can play offense and is value-priced.

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