Studs and Stacks – December 28
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: Alex DeBrincat
Has had a great season (seventh in the league in goals with 20 and fourth in shots with 139). Floor/ceiling here is nice.
The Pivot: Auston Matthews
Finally got on the score sheet last game (goal and two assists on nine shots) after a big-by-his-standards slump and could be turning things around; always has solid shot volume and the Wings played last night.
Oct 23, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks ok against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Trevor Zegras
Nine-game point streak (five goals and six assists during); Flyers usually are overlooked and could be even on this small slate.
The Value: Eeli Tolvanen
Goal and six assists in his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: DET (Larkin-DeBrincat-Raymond)
51 goals between them; Leafs’ defense doesn’t intimidate at all.
The Mini: PIT (Crosby-Rust)
These two continue to have incredible chemistry and the matchup is good.
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