Studs and Stacks – October 13
As the 2025–26 NHL season kicks off, daily fantasy hockey enthusiasts are gearing up for the action on DraftKings and FanDuel. In this article, we spotlight today’s top NHL DFS studs and stack recommendations, focusing on high-upside players and synergistic line combinations that can elevate your lineups. Whether you’re targeting cash games or GPPs, these picks are designed to maximize value and exposure. Let’s dive into the matchups and identify the key players to target.
FORWARDS
The Stud: Kirill Kaprizov
Through the first two games, Kaprizov has looked every bit worth the record-setting contract he signed just before the season started. Two goals and four assists while taking 11 shots, 10 of which came in the Wild’s last game. He drives the offense.
The Pivot: Kirill Marchenko
A hat trick last game and 12 shots through two games, Marchenko might be the most offensively-gifted player on Columbus. The New Jersey defense hasn’t clicked yet, allowing nine goals in two games, so I’m happy to continue to ride the success that he’s had.
Oct 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Brad Marchand
Three goals and 12 shots through two games for Marchand, who’s been solid all around thus far. He’s slotted up onto both L1 and PP1 for Florida, and he’s responded.
The Value: Frank Nazar
Chicago is extremely high on this kid, and he’s responded with a goal and four helpers through their first three games. The matchup isn’t that difficult tonight, either.
STACKS
The Full: MIN (Kaprizov-Boldy-Rossi-Eriksson Ek)
One of the best highest upside offenses tonight and one of the most dynamic through the first week of the season. They’re clicking on all cylinders right now, and Los Angeles has allowed 12 goals through their first three games to similarly-elite offenses.
The Mini: CHI (Nazar-Teravainen)
These two are starting to develop some nice chemistry together, combining for two goals and seven helpers through three games. No one will be on them, either, which makes for a solid leverage mini-stack.
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