Welcome to the Fantasy Alarm NHL DFS Playbook! We have a small 4-game slate featuring names like Jack Hughes, Nikita Kucherov and Cutter Gauthier.  Those are just a few of the players worth considering, but there are others we need to watch. Let’s dive in and see who else makes the cut.

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🔥 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction

The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing the end of a back-to-back schedule and playing their third game in four nights. They recently defeated the Kings less than 24 hours ago, improving their road record to 2-6-1. The Ducks haven't performed much better at home, but they are well-rested and won't have to deal with travel fatigue. We can expect a good number of goals in this game, but as long as Anaheim comes out on top, we'll be satisfied.

 

🔥 New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

Both teams are playing the tail end of a back-to-back series, which means we could see both goalies very busy. No team averages more shots on goal than the Devils, while the Maple Leafs struggle significantly to suppress shots. Timo Meier has been shooting the puck on goal frequently lately, and there’s no reason to believe that trend won’t continue tonight. We'll take some of the risk because this number should be higher.

  • Timo Meier 3-plus Shots on Goal (-150 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

 

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🏅Goalie of the Day: Devin Cooley - CGY

Devin Cooley is returning to the blue paint tonight for the Flames, and that’s good news for us. He has a .912 SV% on the season and is 4-1-0 on home ice. The Flyers are one of the worst offensive teams, and they don’t shoot the puck much, which will limit Cooley’s upside. Even with that, he is by far the best goalie option on the slate.

🏅Honourable Mention: Stuart Skinner - WPG

I know this may seem daunting, but hear me out. The Jets aren't a strong team, but they have been improving lately, and Stuart Skinner has solid home numbers. The Lightning tend to struggle with their offense on the road, and while they may score some goals, winning is not guaranteed. Skinner is an affordable option and could elevate your lineup in DFS standings, especially if he earns a win. I'm willing to take that risk on a short slate.

🏅Skater of the Day: Jack Hughes - NJD

Jack Hughes has an excellent matchup on paper, making him hard to overlook. As mentioned earlier, the Devils are a high-volume shooting team, and Hughes plays a significant role in that. He can accumulate both shots and points, which helps maintain his high floor. He’s a strong choice for all formats.

🏅Honourable Mention: Cutter Gauthier - ANA

Cutter Gauthier has been on an impressive streak in his last few games, scoring a goal in five consecutive outings and averaging over 4.5 shots per game during that time. Like Hughes, he has been consistently high-level. While the Penguins present a challenge, they are not a top-tier defensive team, and this matchup could be a high-scoring affair. Gauthier can be utilized either as part of a team stack or as a standalone option.

🏅Value Play of the Day: Tommy Novak - PIT

Tommy Novak has scored six points in his last four games. He is currently playing on the second line and is part of the top power-play unit. Novak is taking advantage of his opportunity to play meaningful minutes. Given Anaheim's struggles with defense and poor goaltending, expect Novak to record a few shots on goal and at least one point to provide good value.

🏅Top Stack of the Day: ANA PP1

The Ducks' power play has been highly effective this season, converting 36.1% of their opportunities. Although the Penguins have a decent penalty kill, be cautious; if you give the Ducks’ top players chances to score, they will capitalize. For a three-man stack, I recommend Gauthier, Leo Carlsson, and Jackson LaCombe.

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