There may only be three games on Sunday's FanDuel NHL slate, but there's still a few prime players to pick.
Shea Theodore has five points in the first two games of the new NHL season. He's a great defensemen target for Sunday DraftKings NHL DFS Contests.
Casey Mittelstadt scored a goal and took three shots in the Avalanche's first game of the season. He's a solid target in Saturday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Connor Hellebuyck is coming off a 30-save shutout performance and is a top goalie pick for Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Jeremy Swayman faces a potentially fatigued Montreal team playing in the second leg of back-to-back games, making him a top target for Thursday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
Mitch Marner offers plenty of upside as a value play facing a Devils team he has recorded seven goals and 15 assists in 19 career appearances against. Target him in Thursday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Nathan MacKinnon was held off the scoresheet just 12 times last season, making him an elite player to target in Wednesday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
Igor Shesterkin is a top goaltending option versus an aging Penguins squad for Wednesday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Charlie McAvoy has scored over 45 points in each of the past three campaigns and is a great defensemen option for Tuesday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Facing a Kraken squad that finished 29th in goals per contest last season, Jordan Binnington is a great goalie to target in DraftKings NHL DFS contests for the true opening night of the new NHL season.
Friday's top NHL DFS options on FanDuel include Jack Hughes as the Devils open the season in Prague against the Sabres.
Jack Hughes' upside makes him a top candidate for the Captain spot in Friday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Zach Hyman leads the postseason with 16 goals and should be in all Monday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
Connor McDavid leads all NHL players in postseason scoring and is a must-play in Monday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.