Studs and Stacks – December 18
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: Kirill Kaprizov
As if he wasn’t already a stud, the Wild have reunited their PP line on L1, and Hughes joining only ups his ceiling.
The Pivot: Connor McDavid
Dude is just on fire (seven-game point streak with nine goals and 11 assists during). He’ll be chalky, but for very good reason.
Feb 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates with the puck skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) defends in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Alex Ovechkin
Still a good floor and solid ceiling; the Leafs are just a tire fire at this point.
The Value: Alexandre Texier
Three goals and an assist during a four-game point streak.
STACKS
The Full: MIN (Kaprizov-Boldy-Eriksson Ek-Hughes)
This line has a sky-high ceiling with the addition of Hughes and given the matchup tonight.
The Mini: BOS (Pastrnak-Geekie)
Oilers haven’t solved their defensive issues and these two are leading the offense for Boston.
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