Studs and Stacks – October 28
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: Jack Hughes
Seven goals (20 shots) and two assists in his last five games and is playing incredibly well. Devils have the offense to keep up with the Avs and he’ll be a reason why. Averaging four shots per game and has eight goals and four assists in 12 contests.
The Pivot: Nathan Mackinnon
Love the game environment and love Mac on any slate as his floor/ceiling combo is the best in the league. Seven goals (44 shots) and seven helpers through 10 games.
Oct 24, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) looks on prior to a face off against the Calgary Flames in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Nick Schmaltz
Has been going overlooked all season, but he won’t for long if he keeps playing like this (nine points in L5 and has seven goals and nine assists in 10 games to go along with 36 shots). Oilers can give up opportunities and this game could shoot out.
The Value: Emmitt Finnie
Up on L1 with Larkin; tied for second in the team in scoring with eight points (including four goals). Blues are on the second half of a back-to-back.
STACKS
The Full: WPG (Scheifele-Connor-Vilardi)
The Wild can’t stop anyone defensively and these three are playing as well as any trio in the league; mix in Iafallo for some power play goodness or Morrissey if you want a four-man with a defenseman.
The Mini: DET (Larkin-Raymond)
L1/PP together, and the Blues played last night (and don’t do that well stopping the puck).
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