Studs and Stacks – April 8
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: Macklin Celebrini
Paying up for either him or McDavid (who is on the second half of a back-to-back) is the choice, and I want to go with the kid in this one.
The Wing: Alex Ovechkin
Yet another 30-goal season for Ovie, and tonight the Caps are at home against the relatively hapless Maple Leafs. Could see him get one tonight.
May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) carries the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The Defenseman: Evan Bouchard
Feel like going with Bouchard can lock in some points at the defense position where there aren’t a ton of upside options.
The Value: Ilya Protas
Making his NHL debut tonight on a line with brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson.
STACKS
The Full: SJ (Celebrini-Smith-Wennberg)
Love this trio tonight against an Oilers team on the second half of a back-to-back; 11 goals and 11 assists between them in the Sharks’ last five games.
The Mini: TOR (Tavares-Nylander)
Five goals and seven assists between them in their last four games and a volatile but solid-upside way to get different on this three-gamer.
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