Saturday's 13-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 21st

DFS Lineup Construction Thoughts

With there being 13 games today there is going to be a lot of variety in lineups. The bookies like Vegas, Minnesota, Toronto and Dallas to score the most goals today, so we should certainly pay attention to those teams with Kirill Kaprizov, Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews and Jason Robertson being the most notable high-end plays from those teams. I would also keep an eye on the Oilers, as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid need no introduction, and they are facing a Jets team that has really struggled to keep the puck out of their net in the last week. I also don't mind spending up for Colorado's top players Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar. Usually, I would avoid matchups against Carolina, but the Canes have been giving up more than 5 goals on average in their last four games.

Recommended DFS Starting Goalies

Top Options for Saves

Pyotr Kochetkov vs Colorado Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood vs Nashville Predators

Igor Shesterkin vs Seattle Kraken

Best Odds for a Win

Scott Wedgewood vs Philadelphia Flyers

Juuse Saros vs San Jose Sharks

Adin Hill vs Chicago Blackhawks

Favorite Goalies to Use for DFS Lineups

Tristan Jarry, G, Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins are big favorites in this game which is saying something with them being on the road. Jarry will face a Blues team that has scored a league-low 1.5 goals per game on average so far this season so this should be a good matchup for Jarry and the Penguins.

Igor Shesterkin, G, New York Rangers

Shesterkin continues to struggle which has helped keep his price low, but there is lots of upside for him today with Seattle putting 35 shots on goal on average each game, 

Juuse Saros, G, Nashville Predators

Saros is going to be facing what might be the worst team in the league today the Sharks. He will be more of a cash game play as the Sharks have only averaged 21 shots per game so far this season, but this is definitely a game the Preds should win.

Elvis Merzlikins, G, Columbus Blue Jackets

It has only been two games, but Merzlikins has played very well in both of his starts this season. He has only given up three goals in two games while stopping 95 percent of the shots he has faced. Columbus isn't the favorite to get the win, but with Merlikins keeps playing this well they will be in the game and have a chance to win.

Recommended DFS Skaters

Highest Expected Goal Totals 

Vegas Golden Knights vs Arvid Soderblom (4.0)

Minnesota Wild vs Elvis Merzlikins (4.0)

Dallas Stars vs Samuel Ersson (3.9)

Favorite Skaters to Use for DFS Lineups

Leon Draisaitl, C, Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers are hard to predict, but Draisaitl has been as consistent as any player in the league. He typically plays 21 minutes each night, he has scored in three of his four games this year and he should continue to be a stud. Add to that the Oilers will face the Jets at home today and the Jets have given up 4.67 goals per game on average so far this year, so look for the Draisaitl and the Oilers to light the lamp often today.

Auston Matthews C, Toronto Maple Leafs

While Matthews didn't score in his last game, he still got you five shots on goal and three blocked shots. You shouldn't expect him to block that many shots, but with his shots and his ability to score, he should be worth his high price today.

Kirill Kaprizov W, Minnesota Wild

With a good matchup, it is hard to bet against Kaprizov. He has six points in four games, he has scored in each of his last two games, and he has no less than four shots on goal in three of those games. He has all the upside, and a solid floor as well.

Sam Reinhart W, Florida Panthers

Reinhart has scored in three straight games, and he also has blocked three shots in back-to-back games as well. He gets lots of ice time and he should continue to be in a position to have big nights for the Panthers.

Jacob Trouba, D, New York Rangers

At his price, I think you can get a lot of value out of Trouba. He has blocked three shots or more in three of his four games, and he will still shoot the puck and get you points some nights as well.

Jamie Oleksiak, D, Seattle Kraken

Oleksiak is a straight blocked shots player, but he is near minimum priced, and he has blocked three shots or more in three of his five games.

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