Studs and Stacks – December 27
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: Connor McDavid
Just play him at this point. 12 goals and 19 assists during his current 11-game point streak.
The Pivot: Mikko Rantanen
Goal and eight assists in his last five games; fifth in the league in scoring as well.
Nov 30, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) skates in the Ottawa Senators zone during the game between the Stars and the Senators at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Filip Forsberg
Five goals (18 shots) and two assists in his last five games; Blues allow a ton of goals (most in the league).
The Value: Collin Graf
Four goals and three assists in his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: DAL (Rantanen-Robertson-Johnston-Hintz)
Stars are the biggest favorites on the slate facing Chicago and they should be able to do what they want here.
The Mini: NSH (Forsberg-O’Reilly)
Six goals and nine assists between them in the team’s last five; Blues allow more goals than any other team.
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