Studs and Stacks – April 1
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, and as it’s a three-gamer, he’s at the very least a lock in cash. The matchup can’t be any better and he can’t be any chalkier with the Avs hosting the Canucks.
The Wing: Mikael Granlund
Six goals and an assist in his last five games; the Ducks are playing very well and he’s centering their second line now (as well as skating on PP1). Good spot and nice salary.
Oct 14, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: John Carlson
Carlson has fit in spectacularly since coming over to Anaheim; he’s got a goal and seven assists in his last five games to go along with 15 shots and nine blocks. Love the floor and ceiling that he brings, and he’s a nice and cheaper pivot from Cale Makar.
The Value: Parker Kelly
Three goals and three assists in his last five games.
STACKS
The Full: COL (Necas-Nelson-Nichushkin-Landeskog-Lehkonen)
The Avs will be super chalk, but I’m thinking about getting a smidge different by considering all of the secondary pieces around Mac and Makar just to bring down that ownership a little.. Mix and match these five to get exposure to the top two even strength and power play lines.
The Mini: SJ (Celebrini-Smith)
This is the high-upside pivot from Avs’ pairings: the Ducks’ defense isn’t that good and this is a game that could see a ton of goals.
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