Studs and Stacks – March 16
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
Three goals and seven assists in his last five games; the Avs still need to keep winning to stay ahead of the Stars for the top spot in the West, and this is a matchup that should help them in that cause.
The Wing: Artemi Panarin
Interesting spot here for the Breadman as he returns to New York for the first time since being traded; he’s fit in nicely in Los Angeles.
Mar 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) warms up before a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: Charlie McAvoy
The Bruins are better than most thought they’d be, and McAvoy is playing his usual good hockey; he’s got three goals and three assists in his last five games.
The Value: Gabe Perrault
The young kids are getting their chance, and Perrault is definitely making the most of his: he’s got two goals and five assists in his last four games.
STACKS
The Full: DET (Raymond-Debrincat-Kane-Seider)
The Red Wings are having their usual March collapse, it seems, and this spot against the lowly Flames is a good spot for them to see if they can stave off the freefall.
The Mini: NYR (Lafreniere-Perrault)
Inexpensive mini stack of two players who are really hot at the moment, and it helps afford some of the bigger studs tonight. Seven goals and seven assists between them over their last five games.
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