NHL DFS Playbook November 19th: Auston Matthews And The Maple Leafs Look To Pile On The Slumping Buffalo Sabres

Published: Nov 19, 2022
We have a 13-game main hockey slate on tap today for your NHL DFS lineups on DraftKings, and FanDuel. We get to see some of the game's best players tonight, like Auston Matthews, David Pastrnak, and Rasmus Dahlin. Expect these studs to be popular NHL DFS top plays. There are is lots of value players to choose from to help complete your perfect daily fantasy hockey lineup. Be sure to check out our NHL daily projections, the NHL DFS lineup generator, today's NHL betting odds, and NHL starting lines. Now let's get to it and here are my NHL DFS top picks for Saturday, November 19th.
Pos (Click to sort ascending) | Player (Click to sort ascending) | Matchup (Click to sort ascending) | DK (Click to sort ascending) | FD (Click to sort ascending) |
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C | Auston Matthews | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 9200 | 9800 |
Of the three top priced centers I am favoring Matthews tonight given the matchup of the Sabres allowing 3 or more goals in their last 12 games! Matthews has also tallied 5 points in the last 3 games, not too shabby. Game Type: CASH | ||||
C | Jack Eichel | VGK @ EDM Sat 10:00 | 8400 | 9500 |
The day has finally arrived where Eichel is above the 7k mark over on DraftKings, it was a good run. Even still he has 10 goals and 11 assists on a juggernaut Vegas squad that will get to face an Oilers defense allowing 3.59 goals per game. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | Tage Thompson | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 7900 | 10100 |
For all the things wrong in Buffalo, Tage Thompson is not one of them. He's averaged 17.9 DFS points this season while amassing 22 total points so far. They will be playing fast and loose against Toronto tonight and Thompson should cobble together a very good night. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | Dylan Larkin | DET @ CBJ Sat 7:00 | 6900 | 8300 |
Larkin is THE guy for the Red Wings this season, but only has one goal in his last 9 games. That should be remedied tonight in a matchup against the Blue Jackets who allow the most goals per game in the NHL right now. This game could have a boat load of scoring. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | John Tavares | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 6300 | 8500 |
If you want to get different from the field and Matthews is too expensive then Tavares is your man. He's posted 18 points on the season and for the same reason as his teammate he is in a great spot against Buffalo and will log some serious ice time. Game Type: GPP | ||||
C | Vincent Trocheck | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | 5700 | 6200 |
Keeping my eye on the Rangers tonight who could hold the late night hammer against the Sharks. San Jose is allowing 3.47 goals per game and Trocheck will center the top power play unit tonight in a night that could see New York pile on the scores. Game Type: GPP | ||||
C | Ryan O'Reilly | TB @ NSH Sat 8:00 | 4300 | 4600 |
He isn't the player he once was but he's been pretty damn good during the Blues 5 game winning streak. He has 4 goals over his last 6 games and a total of 7 points. The Ducks are a very bad team too, St. Louis is worth a look tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | David Pastrnak | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | 9300 | 10100 |
Pasta against the Blackhawks, do I have to say more? He's been up and down in recent games but the upside is just as high as anyone in the NHL DFS game. The Blackhakws allow 3.13 goals per game this season and have been very bad on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | Steven Stamkos | TB @ NSH Sat 8:00 | 7700 | 9600 |
After all these years Stamkos is still a reliable staple in the DFS world. Even when he doesn't score goals he finds a way to post double digit points on what seems like a nightly basis. A big chunk of production comes from shots of course and as luck would have it, the Predators allow nearly 33 per game. Game Type: CASH | ||||
W | Artemi Panarin | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | 6700 | 7900 |
The Rangers are in a great spot tonight and I like the idea of stacking the Bread Man with Trocheck this evening. Both are on the same line and the top powerplay unit. It's been a rough 3 game stretch for him but I think he wakes up this evening. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | Mitch Marner | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 6100 | 7200 |
The goals have been slow to come but Marner has been racking up the points regardless with 20 on the season! The matchup with Buffalo is a juicy one and he should have plenty of chances to put up numbers. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | Dominik Kubalik | NJ @ OTT Sat 1:00 | 5600 | 7700 |
We've already got Larkin in the write up so how about his winger? He's got 4 points over the past 3 games and is in a huge potential matchup against the Blue Jackets who refuse to play defense. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | Jordan Kyrou | ANA @ STL Sat 8:00 | 5000 | 6000 |
The void left by Tarasenko has been picked up by Jordan Kyrou lately as the Blues winger has 3 goals in the past 5 games while positing many double digit DFS performances. Look for him to be heavily involved for the streaking Blues. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | Mattias Janmark | VGK @ EDM Sat 10:00 | 2700 | 3100 |
Playing on the top line with McDavid right now should allow Janmark a chance to get on the point sheet tonight even against a tough Vegas matchup. He is basement price so anything more than 5 DFS points would be a win. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | Rasmus Dahlin | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 8200 | 8500 |
Until Dahlin slows down he will continue finding himself in my playbooks! He has averaged 18.1 DFS points this NHL season and is a lock for at least a point per game right now and some shots on goal. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | Cale Makar | COL @ WSH Sat 7:00 | 7900 | 8200 |
I want some piece of Colorado tonight as the Capitals defense hasn't been the best. Makar like Dahlin is a point producing machine and is heavily involved in the special teams. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | Adam Fox | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | 6800 | 7500 |
Fox is still producing with 20 points on the season and the Rangers are in a great spot. Like the two blue liners above him he's a pivotal piece for his team and is much cheaper than the top options on the slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | Alec Martinez | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | 5300 | 5500 |
The shot blocking maniac makes his return to the playbook! Who better to block than the Oilers tonight who post ridiculous shot on goal totals. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | Morgan Rielly | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 5100 | 6500 |
Another piece to add for the Maple Leafs tonight in a game that should be a barn burner. Decent price for someone that feeds the puck to Matthews and works on the top power play unit. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | Torey Krug | ANA @ STL Sat 8:00 | 4400 | 4800 |
Krug has had a slow start to the season much like the other Blues players but he's posted a couple of double digit DFS night lately and the matchup is great as the Ducks allow the 2nd most points to blue liners this season. Game Type: GPP | ||||
G | Matt Murray | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | 8400 | 7300 |
I can't believe Matt Murray has made a playbook in 2022! While I have my own issues with him he's been rock solid since his return from injury. He has over 30 saves in back to back starts and should see a ton of rubber against the Sabres tonight. Game Type: CASH | ||||
G | Jeremy Swayman | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | 8300 | 8800 |
I worry a bit about the upside going against Chicago but Swayman is one of the safer options today playing behind a Boston side that is whooping ass right now. Game Type: CASH | ||||
G | Igor Shesterkin | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | 8200 | 8600 |
One of my more preferred options on the slate given the matchup against the Sharks who are scoring just 2.89 goals while still posting a fair amount of shots on goal. Igor will build on his .914 SV % tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
G | Alexandar Georgiev | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | 8100 | 8700 |
The starting goaltender hasn't been announced for Colorado yet but between Georgiev and Francouz I will play either one. The Capitals have struggled mightily this season and this is a game the Avalanche should win, even on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP |
C | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | |||
Of the three top priced centers I am favoring Matthews tonight given the matchup of the Sabres allowing 3 or more goals in their last 12 games! Matthews has also tallied 5 points in the last 3 games, not too shabby. Game Type: CASH | ||||
C | Jack Eichel, C | VGK @ EDM Sat 10:00 | ||
The day has finally arrived where Eichel is above the 7k mark over on DraftKings, it was a good run. Even still he has 10 goals and 11 assists on a juggernaut Vegas squad that will get to face an Oilers defense allowing 3.59 goals per game. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | |||
For all the things wrong in Buffalo, Tage Thompson is not one of them. He's averaged 17.9 DFS points this season while amassing 22 total points so far. They will be playing fast and loose against Toronto tonight and Thompson should cobble together a very good night. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | Dylan Larkin, C | DET @ CBJ Sat 7:00 | ||
Larkin is THE guy for the Red Wings this season, but only has one goal in his last 9 games. That should be remedied tonight in a matchup against the Blue Jackets who allow the most goals per game in the NHL right now. This game could have a boat load of scoring. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
C | John Tavares, C | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | ||
If you want to get different from the field and Matthews is too expensive then Tavares is your man. He's posted 18 points on the season and for the same reason as his teammate he is in a great spot against Buffalo and will log some serious ice time. Game Type: GPP | ||||
C | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | |||
Keeping my eye on the Rangers tonight who could hold the late night hammer against the Sharks. San Jose is allowing 3.47 goals per game and Trocheck will center the top power play unit tonight in a night that could see New York pile on the scores. Game Type: GPP | ||||
C | TB @ NSH Sat 8:00 | |||
He isn't the player he once was but he's been pretty damn good during the Blues 5 game winning streak. He has 4 goals over his last 6 games and a total of 7 points. The Ducks are a very bad team too, St. Louis is worth a look tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | |||
Pasta against the Blackhawks, do I have to say more? He's been up and down in recent games but the upside is just as high as anyone in the NHL DFS game. The Blackhakws allow 3.13 goals per game this season and have been very bad on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | TB @ NSH Sat 8:00 | |||
After all these years Stamkos is still a reliable staple in the DFS world. Even when he doesn't score goals he finds a way to post double digit points on what seems like a nightly basis. A big chunk of production comes from shots of course and as luck would have it, the Predators allow nearly 33 per game. Game Type: CASH | ||||
W | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | |||
The Rangers are in a great spot tonight and I like the idea of stacking the Bread Man with Trocheck this evening. Both are on the same line and the top powerplay unit. It's been a rough 3 game stretch for him but I think he wakes up this evening. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | Mitch Marner, W | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | ||
The goals have been slow to come but Marner has been racking up the points regardless with 20 on the season! The matchup with Buffalo is a juicy one and he should have plenty of chances to put up numbers. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
W | NJ @ OTT Sat 1:00 | |||
We've already got Larkin in the write up so how about his winger? He's got 4 points over the past 3 games and is in a huge potential matchup against the Blue Jackets who refuse to play defense. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | Jordan Kyrou, W | ANA @ STL Sat 8:00 | ||
The void left by Tarasenko has been picked up by Jordan Kyrou lately as the Blues winger has 3 goals in the past 5 games while positing many double digit DFS performances. Look for him to be heavily involved for the streaking Blues. Game Type: GPP | ||||
W | VGK @ EDM Sat 10:00 | |||
Playing on the top line with McDavid right now should allow Janmark a chance to get on the point sheet tonight even against a tough Vegas matchup. He is basement price so anything more than 5 DFS points would be a win. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | |||
Until Dahlin slows down he will continue finding himself in my playbooks! He has averaged 18.1 DFS points this NHL season and is a lock for at least a point per game right now and some shots on goal. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | Cale Makar, D | COL @ WSH Sat 7:00 | ||
I want some piece of Colorado tonight as the Capitals defense hasn't been the best. Makar like Dahlin is a point producing machine and is heavily involved in the special teams. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | Adam Fox, D | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | ||
Fox is still producing with 20 points on the season and the Rangers are in a great spot. Like the two blue liners above him he's a pivotal piece for his team and is much cheaper than the top options on the slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
D | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | |||
The shot blocking maniac makes his return to the playbook! Who better to block than the Oilers tonight who post ridiculous shot on goal totals. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | |||
Another piece to add for the Maple Leafs tonight in a game that should be a barn burner. Decent price for someone that feeds the puck to Matthews and works on the top power play unit. Game Type: GPP | ||||
D | Torey Krug, D | ANA @ STL Sat 8:00 | ||
Krug has had a slow start to the season much like the other Blues players but he's posted a couple of double digit DFS night lately and the matchup is great as the Ducks allow the 2nd most points to blue liners this season. Game Type: GPP | ||||
G | Matt Murray, G | BUF @ TOR Sat 7:00 | ||
I can't believe Matt Murray has made a playbook in 2022! While I have my own issues with him he's been rock solid since his return from injury. He has over 30 saves in back to back starts and should see a ton of rubber against the Sabres tonight. Game Type: CASH | ||||
G | CHI @ BOS Sat 7:00 | |||
I worry a bit about the upside going against Chicago but Swayman is one of the safer options today playing behind a Boston side that is whooping ass right now. Game Type: CASH | ||||
G | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | |||
One of my more preferred options on the slate given the matchup against the Sharks who are scoring just 2.89 goals while still posting a fair amount of shots on goal. Igor will build on his .914 SV % tonight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||
G | NYR @ SJ Sat 10:30 | |||
The starting goaltender hasn't been announced for Colorado yet but between Georgiev and Francouz I will play either one. The Capitals have struggled mightily this season and this is a game the Avalanche should win, even on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP |
Stacks
Maple Leafs | Auston Matthews | Morgan Rielly | Mitch Marner |
![]() | 9200 | 5100 | 6100 |
![]() | 9800 | 6500 | 7200 |
Red Wings | David Perron | Dylan Larkin | Dominik Kubalik |
![]() | 4800 | 6900 | 5600 |
![]() | 6300 | 8300 | 7700 |
Rangers | Artemi Panarin | Vincent Trocheck | Adam Fox |
![]() | 6700 | 5700 | 6800 |
![]() | 7900 | 6200 | 7500 |