Studs and Stacks – January 1
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
Five goals and four assists during a five-game point streak; always in play with his upside (sixth in the league in scoring with 51 points in 35 games).
The Pivot: Mikko Rantanen
On pace for 110 points and is his usual elite self (fifth in the league in scoring); Stars are in a great spot tonight.
Mar 29, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) looks on against the New York Islanders during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
The Low-Owned: Steven Stamkos
Just hit the 600-goal mark yesterday and no one is ever on the Predators; five goals and two assists in his last five.
The Value: Eric Robinson
Three goals in his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: DAL (Rantanen-Robertson-Johnston-Hintz)
Together on PP1 and split between the top two even strength lines; possibly the best matchup on the slate.
The Mini: WPG (Connor-Scheifele)
Leafs are a bottom-10 defense and the Jets go overlooked a lot.
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