NHL Building Blocks for November 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.
SKATERS
Center: Nathan MacKinnon
MacKinnon has 30 points (10 goals and 20 assists) through 20 games. He was held without a point Tuesday against Toronto, but still put three SOG on net and continues to see more than 20 minutes of ice time per game. Colorado’s offense runs through him, and the combination of shot volume, power-play involvement and multi-point upside keeps him among the top plays at forward.
Other: Auston Matthews, Jack Hughes, Logan Cooley
Winger: Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov is up to 32 points (17 goals, which leads all of hockey, and 15 assists) through 20 games after scoring the overtime winner Tuesday in Montreal. He’s now riding a nine-game point streak, with seven goals and eight assists during that stretch. Kaprizov is producing at an elite level and remains the focal point of Minnesota’s offense.
Other: David Pastrnak, Mikko Rantanen, Cole Caufield
Dec 15, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) makes a pass against The Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
Defense: Quinn Hughes
Hughes has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists) through 20 games, putting him among the league’s top-scoring defensemen. He’s averaging an incredible 28:11 of ice time per game and has recorded 52 SOG. Hughes has added 11 points over his last five games, including a goal and two assists in his return to Vancouver. His workload and involvement in Minnesota’s offense give him an elite ceiling at defense.
Other: Cale Makar, Zack Werenski, Matthew Schaefer
Goalie: Jake Oettinger
Oettinger is 9-3-1 with a 1.99 GAA, a .906 save percentage and three shutouts through 13 starts. The season numbers are excellent, but he’s allowed eight goals on 48 shots over his last two appearances. Winnipeg is a capable offensive opponent, so Oettinger isn’t without risk despite his strong overall results.
Other: Jacob Markstrom, Jeremy Swayman, Mackenzie Blackwood
Value: Michael Amadio
Amadio has 11 points (six goals and five assists) through 19 games, including a point in four straight. He picked up an assist Tuesday against Washington after scoring in three consecutive games. He’s seen a slight bump in ice time recently, averaging 17 minutes over his last five, but remains outside Ottawa’s power-play units.
Other: Jamie Benn, Zach Bolduc, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
Dec 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) look on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
STACKS
Full: MIN (Kaprizov-Boldy-Hughes-Eriksson Ek)
Kaprizov is the obvious centerpiece after scoring the overtime winner Tuesday and extending his point streak to nine games. Boldy has been a productive complement, while Hughes adds elite playmaking from the blue line. Eriksson Ek rounds things out with his ability to contribute around the net. It’s an expensive four-man stack, but Minnesota’s offense has been consistent, and the combination offers plenty of scoring and power-play upside.
Other: DAL (Rantanen-Robertson-Johnston-Hintz), FLA (Reinhart-M. Tkachuk-B. Tkachuk-Verhaeghe), UTA (Keller-Schmaltz-Guenther-Cooley)
Mini: COL (MacKinnon-Makar)
This is a natural two-man pairing built around Colorado’s top offensive engine and its most dangerous offensive defenseman. MacKinnon has 30 points through 20 games, and Makar’s ability to join the rush and create from the blue line gives the stack multi-point potential. Both are heavily involved in the power play, making this an appealing way to capture Colorado’s offensive ceiling without committing to a full line stack.
Other: BOS (Pastrnak-Zacha), MON (Caufield-Suzuki), TB (Kucherov-Guentzel)
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