Monday's 9-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 30th

DFS Lineup Construction Thoughts

With there being 9 games today there is going to be a lot of variety in lineups. The Bookies like Vegas, Pittsburgh, and Dallas to score the most goals today, so we should certainly pay attention to those teams with Jack Eichel, Sidney Crosby, and Jason Robertson being the most notable high-end plays from those teams. I would also keep an eye on the Lightning. They have no shortage of star power with Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, and Brayden Point, and they will be facing a Seattle team that is in the bottom five in the NHL over the last two weeks in goals allowed. I also don't mind spending up for Detroit's top players Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat. They are facing an Islanders team that has been giving up nearly 38 shots per game on average in their six games. and that could lead to some Detroit goals.

Recommended DFS Starting Goalies

Top Options for Saves

Carter Hart vs Carolina Hurricanes

Jake Oettinger vs Columbus Blue Jackets

John Gibson vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Odds for a Win

Jake Oettinger vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Adin Hill vs Montreal Canadiens

Tristan Jarry vs Anaheim Ducks

Favorite Goalies to Use for DFS Lineups

Jake Oettinger G, Dallas Stars

While Oettinger is the most expensive goalie on the slate tonight, he falls perfectly into the cross-section of good chances to get the win and a good chance he faces a lot of shots. That really is DFS dreamland, and on top of that Oettinger is one of the better goalies in the league. He is worth consideration in all game types today.

Jonas Johansson G, Tampa Bay Lightning

I continue to be impressed by the play of Johansson. He is coming off back-to-back shutouts, and he has a 0.940 save percentage over the last two weeks. He will face a Seattle team that has only scored 3 goals per game on average, and in the last two weeks has been terrible on the powerplay converting just 16.7% of their chances.

Carter Hart G, Philadelphia Flyers

Hart is likely to see a lot of shots today, and that on its own will always have some value. Add to that, Hart's 3-0 record at home this season, and a 0.961 save percentage in those games (mind you in just 3 games), but you could have high upside value goalie in Hart today.

Ville Husso, G, Detroit Red Wings

Looking at Husso's splits, he has been much better on the road this season for Detroit. He is just 1-2, but he has a 0.915 save percentage which is respectable. the Islanders will likely never be an offensive juggernaut, so I would expect Husso to have a solid floor and at a very reasonable price.

Recommended DFS Skaters

Highest Expected Goal Totals 

Vegas Golden Knights vs Jake Allen (4.1)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs John Gibson (4.1)

Dallas Stars vs Elvis Merzlikins (3.8)

Favorite Skaters to Use for DFS Lineups

Roope Hintz C, Dallas Stars

Whenever Hintz is healthy he is a threat. He has points in four of his last five games, he has been shooting the puck, and he also gets a really nice matchup today facing a woeful Columbus team. Look for him to have a big night!

Leo Carlsson, C, Anaheim Ducks

It has been a nice start to Carlsson's NHL career. He is playing more than 20 minutes per night, and he has three points in his first four games. He should be a solid value choice especially with the Ducks playing a Penguins team that has been really inconsistent so far this season.

Artemi Panarin W, New York Rangers

We are yet to have a game this season where Panarin hasn't gotten a point. Almost more importantly though is that we are seeing him shoot the puck more often. He has at least four shots in four of his last five games, which really helps his floor. Also, it's his birthday today, so maybe he will have a bit of luck on his side as well.

Mason Appleton W, Winnipeg Jets

Appleton looks like he could be a solid value play today. He has five points in his last three games and he is playing second-line minutes for the Jets so there continue to be opportunities for him to continue to ride his hot streak out.

Charlie McAvoy D, Boston Bruins

I'm not usually in on McAvoy, but he has been blocking shots, and he has points in three of his last four games as well, so tonight looks like a night where he could be worth buying back in.

Ilya Lyubushkin, D, Anaheim Ducks

Lyubushkin has blocked 13 shots in these last three games, and he will be facing a Penguins team that is putting 35 shots per game on average on goal right so, so there should be lots of shots out there for him to block.

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