Studs and Stacks – October 22
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: Dylan Larkin
Might be the hottest player in the league right now with 10 of his 11 points coming in his last five games. Wings get a good matchup tonight as well.
The Pivot: Kirill Kaprizov
Scored his fifth goal of the season last game and continues to be the engine that drives the Wild offense. 10 points in seven games and is averaging four shots per contest.
Dec 15, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) makes a pass against The Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Jack Hughes
The Devils have gone a little under the radar offensively this season, but Hughes looks as good as ever (three goals and three assists in five games to go along with 20 shots). Minnesota’s defense is fairly suspect, and New Jersey could go overlooked with a few of the other offenses on this small slate.
The Value: Zach Benson
L1/PP1 with Thompson and has six assists in three games. This game could shoot out as well.
STACKS
The Full: DET (Larkin-Raymond-Debrincat)
Seven goals and 15 assists between them, and the Sabres’ defense isn’t that good. Finnie (five points in six games) is a solid cheap piece that would work with them.
The Mini: MIN (Kaprizov-Boldy)
These are Minnesota’s two best offensive players, and the Devils are playing the second half of a back-to-back.
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