FanDuel NHL: Sunday Value Plays

FanDuel NHL: Sunday Value Plays

This article is part of our FanDuel NHL series.

Goalie

Kari Lehtonen, DAL vs VAN ($7,800): The Stars have been going through a big-time struggle of late with seven straight losses and just nine goals over their last four. That all has a chance to change Sunday as they host the putrid Canucks. Vancouver has scored two or fewer goals in seven of its last nine games with three of those being shutouts. Lehtonen's last three games have not been great against three tough opponents (Bruins, Capitals, Jets), but he's a safe option Sunday, even if his upside is somewhat limited as he likely won't see more than 30 shots.

Center

Mikko Koivu, MIN vs BOS ($5,300): Koivu is looking to break out of a three-game scoreless drought and has a good chance to do that against the Bruins on Sunday. Boston has allowed 38 points (11 goals) to centers over their last 15 games. Koivu may not be the point producer he once was, but he's still seeing a solid 18:26 of ice time per game with 2:33 of that on the man advantage.

Paul Stastny, WPG vs NSH ($5,700): After a seven-game point streak, Stastny has no points in his last two outings in games against the Ducks and Kings. Against Nashville, the veteran has three points in his last two games and will look to take advantage of the Predators, who've allowed 16 goals to pivots over their last 13 contests. Stastny has 10 points (three goals) in 11 games with the Jets and should excel while centering Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers.

Wing

Alexander Radulov, DAL vs VAN ($6,200): The Stars will undoubtedly be the chalk team to stack on Sunday's slate, especially with Radulov being so inexpensive. The 15th pick in the 2004 draft has two goals and four assists in his last 11 games while Vancouver has allowed 23 points to centers over its last 14 games.

Kyle Connor, WPG vs NSH ($4,900): Connor continues to reward Winnipeg and his daily fantasy shareholders. The left-winger has eight goals in his last five games while skating on the first line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. The Jets should be fresh in this home matchup while Nashville is playing their second game in as many nights.

Corey Perry, ANH at EDM ($6,200): While the Oilers were playing in a back-and-forth effort against the Kings on Saturday, Anaheim was resting in preparation with Edmonton. March was a productive month for Perry as he buried four goals, dished 4 assists and fired 17 shots on goal in 11 games. Edmonton has allowed 26 points to right wingers in its last 13 games.

Defense

Esa Lindell, DAL vs VAN ($3,800): Lindell's teammate John Klingberg ($5,800) is clearly the preferred option, but Lindell provides $2,000 in salary cap savings. Vancouver has lost its last nine games and has allowed the third-most fantasy points to defensemen over the last month. The 23-year-old has two goals and an assist in his last two games against Vancouver.

Mathew Dumba, MIN vs BOS ($4,800): Dumba has a goal and two assists in his last two games and is a key part of a deep defensive core for the Wild. The Bruins have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to defensemen over the last month. Over that 14-game span, they've surrendered 28 points (eight goals) to blue liners.

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Rob Geriak
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