Studs and Stacks – January 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 Center: Nathan Mackinnon
The highest ceiling on the slate (and likely any slate). You’ll probably need him for the raw points on this three-gamer, but going underweight gives you a ton of leverage.
The Wing: Artemi Panarin
Three goals and three assists in his last five; playing well and at a good time. Cross-town rivalry game here as well, which could produce fireworks.
Feb 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) takes the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: Thomas Chabot
Five helpers and 22 SOGBS in his last five games; he’ll be busy all night and is a good salary-related pivot from the chalky Werenski.
The Value: Mason Marchment
Salary is good and he’s been so hot since getting kicked up to L1 (he’s got a five goals and a helper in his last five games and has looked at home since being traded to Columbus).
STACKS
The Full: COL (Mackinnon-Necas-Nelson-Makar)
The four highest-upside skaters on the Avs; Ottawa has allowed the fifth most goals and has the third-worst penalty kill in the league. They’re expensive, but they’re worth it if you can afford them.
The Mini: CBJ (Werenski-Marchment)
Nice little two-man with the great floor/ceiling in the former and the hot skater in the latter.
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