NHL Building Blocks for November 11
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.
SKATERS
Center: Connor McDavid
McDavid leads the league with 48 points (11 goals and 37 assists) through 19 games. He’s been on another level lately, recording 11 points (three goals and eight assists) over his last five games, including a goal Monday against the Rangers. McDavid is averaging nearly 24 minutes of ice time and remains the centerpiece of Edmonton’s offense. The matchup with Philadelphia gives him another opportunity to keep rolling.
Other: Macklin Celebrini, Tage Thompson
Winger: Cutter Gauthier
Gauthier has 22 points (15 goals and seven assists) through 17 games, including a ridiculous 10 goals over his last five appearances. He erupted for a hat trick and four points against Pittsburgh on Sunday, adding six SOG. Gauthier is playing with tremendous confidence right now, and his combination of finishing ability and shot volume makes him one of the more exciting forward options on the slate.
Other: Nikita Kucherov, Leon Draisaitl
Feb 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) before the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Defense: Evan Bouchard
Bouchard has 31 points (10 goals and 21 assists) in 19 games, putting him among the league’s top-scoring defensemen. He’s added eight points (three goals and five assists) over his last five games, including two multi-point outings. Bouchard is averaging more than 25 minutes per game and is a major part of Edmonton’s power play. The price is high, but the offensive role justifies it.
Other: Rasmus Dahlin, Mikhail Sergachev
Goalie: Dylan Garand
Garand enters Wednesday with six wins, a 2.48 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 14 appearances. He’s stopped 107 of 117 shots over his last five games (.915), although Monday’s loss in Edmonton was a quieter outing with 17 saves on 19 shots. Calgary is a reasonable matchup, and Garand’s recent work has been better than his season numbers suggest.
Other: Tristan Jarry, Andrei Vasilevskiy
Value: Yanni Gourde
Gourde has appeared in just one game this season after returning to the lineup Sunday, recording one SOG and three hits in 15:41 against Winnipeg. He is now skating on L1 with Kucherov and Guentzel in Point’s absence, and the added role gives him some cheap tournament appeal if you’re looking for a low-cost option.
Other: Tristan Luneau, Kasperi Kapanen
Dec 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
STACKS
Full: EDM (McDavid-Draisaitl-Bouchard)
This is an expensive combination, but Edmonton’s top-end power-play correlation makes it easy to see the upside. McDavid is leading the league with 48 points, Draisaitl has 36, and Bouchard has 31. All three are producing at an elite rate, and Bouchard’s ability to collect assists on goals from either forward makes this a high-ceiling stack against Philadelphia.
Other: ANH (Gauthier-Carlsson-Sennecke), TB (Kucherov-Guentzel-Hagel)
Mini: BUF (Thompson-Dahlin)
Thompson and Dahlin give you a strong two-man pairing built around Buffalo’s top offensive options. Thompson brings the goal-scoring upside, while Dahlin can contribute through assists, shots and power-play production. It’s a natural way to get exposure to the Sabres without having to pay for a full three-man stack.
Other: PIT (Crosby-Karlsson), SJ (Celebrini-Smith)
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