Studs and Stacks – April 2
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: Connor McDavid
The league’s leading scorer and best player gets a prime matchup as they’re looking for momentum heading into the playoffs? Yes, please. Six goals and four assists in his last five
The Wing: Kirill Kaprizov
On pace for over 40 goals and 90 points; best matchup on the slate as well. Minnesota needs some momentum down the stretch here and I think they get it, starting with their best player.
Oct 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) looks on during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: Zach Werenski
The leader in the clubhouse for the Norris, Werenski has a chance to really get Columbus energized with a step-up performance tonight against the Hurricanes; his floor is high and the ceiling is as well.
The Value: Connor Brown
Three goals and an assist in his last five and is seeing PP1 time (in addition to playing on the wing with Jack Hughes).
STACKS
The Full: MIN (Kaprizov-Boldy-Hughes-Zuccarello-Eriksson Ek)
Don’t overthink this…they’re the biggest favorites on the slate playing the awful Canucks who are on the second half of a road back-to-back.
The Mini: DAL (Robertson-Rantanen)
Decent matchup for the Stars who at the very least are looking to grab home ice for their first round matchup against Minnesota; these two have a sky-high ceiling.
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