The fantasy hockey playoffs demand a short-term focus, raising the profile of players who have been on recent hot streaks like Jordan Eberle.
Pavel Dorofeyev has been productive recently and is worth considering for the fantasy playoffs. Shawn Hutchinson breaks down the late-season landscape around the NHL.
Tuesday's top NHL DFS picks on DraftKings include Connor Hellebuyck, whose play on home ice makes him hard to fade as the Winnipeg Jets host the New York Rangers.
The Ducks Mason McTavish has had four goals and 10 points in his last appearances, and with the team playing four games this week, he's an alluring option at 17 percent rostered.
Saturday's top NHL DFS plays on DraftKings include Bo Horvat as part of a New York Islanders stack against the San Jose Sharks.
There's only one NHL game on Monday, meaning it's showdown rules for DraftKings NHL DFS contests. Steven Stamkos makes for a solid FLEX play.
FanDuel's Saturday NHL DFS slate features seven games with an Ottawa stack at home against Minnesota.
Nick Schmaltz and the Utah Hockey Club are a fine stacking option for Wednesday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
Dougie Hamilton has three goals and three assists over his last five games, and should be a top defenseman consideration when constructing Wednesday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.
Jan Levine discusses this week's key pickups, including Pavel Dorofeyev, who's been hot lately, with seven goals and three helpers during the last eight games.
Steven Stamkos is riding a five-game points streak. Stamkos and a couple of other Predators make for a solid stacking option for Saturday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Roman Josi has two goals and seven assists across a six-game point spree. He should be a top defenseman consideration for Thursday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Quinn Hughes has four goals and eight points across seven outings since returning from injury on January 6th. He's a top defenseman for Tuesday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
Leon Draisaitl has four goals on 22 shots and six helpers during his current six-game point streak. With no Connor McDavid, Draisaitl is a fantastic play for Tuesday DraftKings NHL DFS contests.
Victor Hedman has two goals and three assists during his current four-game point streak and is always a threat to put up DFS points.
Anthony Cirelli is having a productive time centering Tampa Bay's second line.
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.
Steven Stamkos has found his game since moving back to center, with four goals and five assists over his last nine games.