Studs and Stacks – March 30
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 upside on the slate by a decent margin, and the goal-scoring leader (48) has a nice shot to add to that tonight. Third in the league in scoring and will again be a Hart finalist (as he should be). Solid in all formats and should be a lock in cash.
The Wing: Mikael Granlund
Granlund has moved up to center the Ducks’ second line (he’s still on PP1, of course), and that seems to have done the trick: he’s got seven goals in his last five games. Anaheim is in a lovely spot tonight as well.
Jan 17, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) skates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: Matthew Schaefer
This kid is the real deal, and on a slate where the field is going toward Cale Makar, he’s a perfect pivot. Still an outside shot at the rookie defenseman goal-scoring record.
The Value: Matt Coronato
Two goals and five assists in his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: COL (MacKinnon-Necas-Landeskog-Makar)
Decide if you’re going over the field or underweight as this is the clear-cut best line on the slate. Avs are around a -350 favorite tonight in a 6.5-total game and they’re at home in the altitude.
The Mini: ANH (Granlund-Carlson)
The former has seven goals in his last five and the latter has looked great since coming over from Washington (eight helpers in his last five). Great upside pivot from the chalky Avs.
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