Studs and Stacks – November 23
The NHL season is in full swing, and daily fantasy hockey enthusiasts continue to get in on 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.
STUDS
The Stud: Nathan Mackinnon
Don’t care that the Avs just played last night or that he had an off night…he is playable in any situation at this point.
The Pivot: David Pastrnak
Always a great floor and great ceiling, and it’s not like the Sharks (who played last night) are a stellar defensive team. He should be able to get his. Tied for fifth in the league in scoring.
Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Dallas Stars in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Connor Bedard
Will be lower-owned because of their opponent, but he’s definitely taken a couple of steps forward this season. Could be a lovely tournament option if the Avs come out sluggish on the second half of a back-to-back.
The Value: Philip Kurashev
Up on L1 with Celebrini/Smith.
STACKS
The Full: COL (Mackinnon-Necas-Nichushkin-Makar)
The chalk, but also the highest ceiling of any team/stack on the slate. Overweight or underweight…make the choice.
The Mini: BOS (Pastrnak-Geekie)
We know how good Pasta is, and Geekie has taken a step forward this season with 16 goals (tied with Mackinnon for tops in the league!) and six assists in 23 games.
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