Studs and Stacks – December 8
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: Nikita Kucherov
Might have the highest upside on the slate; two goals (21 shots) and seven assists in his last five games.
The Pivot: Kirill Kaprizov
Tied for sixth in the league in goals and can go off at any time. Even on the road, he’ll be popular.
Mar 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) and center Matt Duchene (95) and center Roope Hintz (24) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) celebrates after Robertson scores the game winning goal the Calgary Flames during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Alex DeBrincat
Great floor (the sixth most shots on goal in hockey) to go along with over a point per game (including 14 goals).
The Value: James van Riemsdyk
Goals in four of his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: DET (Larkin-Raymond-Debrincat-Kane)
Vancouver allows the most goals in the league to go along with a 71.4% penalty kill, and these four are together on the league’s fifth-best power play.
The Mini: TOR (Tavares-Nylander)
These two have been together all year and the Leafs are at home; solid tournament option as a mini-stack.
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