Studs and Stacks – October 30
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
Nine goals (38 shots) and five assists in 10 games, and the Devils get a great matchup against the Sharks. Should be popular, and he’s viable in all formats.
The Pivot: David Pastrnak
Pasta has continued to be his usual elite self even as the Bruins look like they’re taking a step back. He’s got six goals (41 shots) and nine assists in 12 games, and they get a Sabres team that can give up goals.
Oct 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Dylan Larkin
Larkin is third in the league in scoring and is the engine that makes the Red Wing offense go.
The Value: Emmitt Finnie
Still up on L1 with Larkin and Raymond; third on the team in scoring with eight points in 10 games.
STACKS
The Full: PIT (Malkin-Mantha-Brazeau)
Malkin is third in the league in scoring and the Wild can’t stop anyone defensively. One of the best-performing lines thus far with 14 goals and 26 assists between them.
The Mini: NJ (Hughes-Bratt)
13 goals and 13 assists between these two, and they’re in a great spot.
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