NHL DFS is back in a big way tonight as we have a massive 11-game slate on the docket for tonight and with that we have so many options and avenues to explore!

I have scanned this slate far and wide and below is my take on how things will shake out as I look to cash in my GPPs just like I did on the playbook last week on Thursday! Follow along and let's cash again!

 

 

 

NHL DFS Picks & Daily Fantasy Playbook Today, October 17th

We have a 11-game slate on tap with some good teams in favorable matchups. Picking the right goalie is always key for NHL DFS picks, but on this slate, it will be critical. 

There are also some discount players that we need to keep an eye on. We have a lot to discuss, so let’s keep it moving and dive into today's NHL DFS projections.

Sleeper NHL Picks, Tuesday, October 17th:

Cole Caufield and the Habs are taking on the Kings tonight and Los Angeles is allowing so many shots on net right now, over 31 per game. Caufield is not shy and often has huge games with shooting the rubber so take him more than 3.5 shots on goal tonight. 

Similar situation to Caufield but the Red Wings are just letting everyone in on the net right now allowing 32.7 shots per game. Trocheck is leading the Rangers right now with 11 shots over 3 games, he should cruise to hit this prop tonight. 

McDavid is starting the season slow but the Oilers finally got a win the other night and now they play a Predators team that is off to a shaky start on defense. They are allowing 4.67 goals per game through the opening week of the season, time for the best player in the NHL to feast. 

 

 

 

NHL DFS Lineup Picks, 10/17

Goalie Of The Day: Ilya Sorokin, NYI

His first start of the season couldn't have gone any better as he got the win over the Avalanche and stopped 32 shots in the process! Sorokin and the Islanders will be underdogs to the Blues tonight but I think they have the edge on this team that is playing over their heads right now on offense. He should see 30 shots and will have a great shot at returning his value in a big way!

Play Of The Day: Jack Hughes - NJD

This one is a play against the Senators more than anything especially when Linus Ullmark is taking a rest day. Anton Forsberg will mind the cage for the Sens and he's average at best in terms of NHL goaltending. This New Jersey offense led by Hughes should post 4+ goals tonight and will be one of the best stacks in DFS. 

 

 

 

Value Play Of The Day: Anton Lundell, FLA

With Barkov out of the lineup that makes Lundell the center on the Panthers top line tonight and with already 3 goals on the season he's a steal at 4.8k on DraftKings tonight. He will also be getting powerplay time which is a bonus and the Canucks just aren't very good right now, steal of the day for me. 

Stack Of The Day - NJD 2 (Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt & Paul Cotter)

I already spoke about Hughes being my play for the day but I like the potential for his entire line tonight as they shouldn't see the top forward group of the Sens often tonight. That really opens things up for this group and its a bonus that Bratt and Hughes are on the top powerplay unit as well!

 

 

 

Today's NHL DFS Cheat Sheet & Stacks

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