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It's a three-game week for Rickard Rakell and the Penguins. The Pittsburgh winger has been on fire of late with 10 goals and 18 points in his last 14 outings.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS slate covers five games, including a matchup where the Red Wings' top line should dominate at home against the Blackhawks.
Alex Ovechkin has 19 goals and 30 points in just 25 appearances. He’s always a solid play and should be considered when building Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Auston Matthews' strong performance since his return from injury offers a window to trade him in the middle of a difficult season.
The Senators finally play a pair of home games this week at the end of a nine-game road trip.
FanDuel's Friday NHL DFS five-game slate features a favorable Florida stack.
Connor McDavid has three goals and 20 assists during his current 12-game points streak. He's useable as a one-off or part of an Oilers stack for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Dylan Strome has has taken his game to another level in 2024 when centering Alex Ovechkin, who is back in the lineup after being out with a broken fibula.
The NHL schedule gets busy again to start the new year, with eight teams, including the Rangers, playing four games in the next week.
Cale Makar is the NHL's top defenseman with 11 goals and 45 points. He's an excellent defenseman option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
FanDuel's Friday NHL eight-game preview features a few Golden Knights going up against a weak Sharks defense.
Michael Finewax recommends trading for Alex Ovechkin, who is ready to return this week and is itching to gain ground on breaking Wayne Gretzky's career mark of 894 goals.
The Christmas break means short schedules for many teams this week, including the Avalanche, who play just once.
Pavel Buchnevich has four goals and 10 points in his last 11 games. His low salary makes him an easy fit when constructing Friday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
FanDuel's Friday NHL seven-game slate contains a couple salary-saving Red Wings carrying offensive upside.
Michael Finewax's top trade options this week include Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll, whose value has skyrocketed as teammate Anthony Stolarz will miss four to six weeks following a knee procedure.
Veteran defenseman Cam Fowler will have three games on the schedule in his first week since being traded from the Ducks to the Blues.
Second in the league in scoring with 43 points, Martin Necas is the obvious Captain choice in DraftKings NHL DFS Showdown slates today.
FanDuel's Friday NHL single-game slate recommendations features a mix of players from the Canes and Sens.
Michael Finewax suggests trade options for this week in the NHL, including Mackenzie Blackwood, who was traded to the Avalanche on Monday and will become their top netminder.
New Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba will hop straight into a four-game week for his new team, with all four coming on the road.
There's a few Seattle player recommendations for your Friday FanDuel NHL lineups.
Jack Hughes has three goals and five assists in his last three games, putting him on the radar for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
With the Avalanche struggling in the goal, they traded Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in 2025 for Scott Wedgewood, who should play more frequently, helping potential fantasy teams.
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche will play four games this week, but all four will be on the road.
A certain Oiler is primed to break out of a slump and comes in at a reasonable salary on a packed Friday FanDuel NHL slate.
Conor Garland is on a six-game point streak and is seeing first-line power-play time, making him a great value play for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Evgeni Malkin got off to a hot start this season but is worth trading away now that he's cooled off. Michael Finewax outlines his top players to target and trade away for this week.
Brad Marchand and the Bruins will look to get back on track with three home games in a four-game week this week.
One line sticks out as a bargain buy on Friday's FanDuel two-game NHL schedule.
Mark Scheifele scored a hat trick his last time out and has five goals overall in his past four games. He's a great play for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Michael Finewax suggests trading for David Pastrnak, as a coaching shakeup in Boston could lead to his beginning-of-the-season struggles turning around.
Four games for the Oilers next week could help Connor McDavid boost his surprisingly modest power play scoring numbers.
There's a decent salary-saving line to select for your Friday FanDuel NHL lineups.
Cale Makar has six goals and 25 points this season and is a fantastic option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Michael Finewax suggests an Alex Ovechkin trade, as the 39-year-old and the Capitals are off to a hot start, which is unlikely to last.
The Kraken have four home games on the schedule next week, with Joey Daccord potentially set to start in three of them.
Even though the Wild skated Thursday, a few of their players should be selected against the Ducks on Friday's FanDuel NHL slate.
Mason McTavish has a goal and four points in his last four games. He provides great value when constructing Friday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
At age 34, Alex Pietrangelo is off to a career-best start, as he has a goal and 12 points in 12 games, but with the unlikelihood it continues, trading him while he's hot is the way to go.
There's a trio of defenders highlighted for fantasy success on Friday's FanDuel NHL slate.
Connor Hellebuyck is 7-1-1 with a 2.13 GAA and a .923 save percentage this season and is a top goaltending option for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Michael Finewax suggests dealing Casey Mittelstadt, who's currently tied for the NHL's 12th leading scorer but should see his role diminish as injured teammates return.
This could be the night the Oilers' first line finally breaks out, so you should try to fit in a couple of those players for your Friday FanDuel NHL lineups.
Filip Forsberg has two goals and four assists in six contests this season and can be used as a one-off or part of a stack for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Michael Finewax suggests his top trade options this week, including Zach Hyman, whose slow start should pick up with him playing alongside Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
The Avs need a win and their players should score a few goals against the Ducks on Friday's FanDuel NHL schedule.
Mark Scheifele has four goals and six points in three games and can be stacked with his Jets teammates for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
While it's early in the season, Michael Finewax offers players for managers already in the market to shake up their lineups, starting with Connor McDavid, whose slow start should heat up soon.
Connor Hellebuyck is coming off a 30-save shutout performance and is a top goalie pick for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.