NHL Building Blocks for November 14
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: Jack Hughes
Hughes has 27 points (10 goals and 17 assists) through 20 games. He’s recorded a point in six straight appearances, totaling 11 points (four goals and seven assists) over that stretch. Hughes is also averaging more than 20 minutes per game and remains the engine of New Jersey’s offense. His recent production and heavy workload put him firmly in the top-tier conversation at center.
Other: Connor McDavid, Tage Thompson, Auston Matthews
Winger: Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov has 35 points (17 goals and 18 assists) through 21 games, including 10 points over his last five. He had a three-assist night against Toronto on Thursday after scoring the overtime winner in Montreal earlier in the week. Kaprizov is averaging 3.2 SOG per game and draws a Boston team that has been vulnerable defensively. He’s one of the slate’s strongest forward plays.
Other: Leon Draisaitl, Mikko Rantanen, Nikita Kucherov
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: Zach Werenski
Werenski has 14 points (two goals and 12 assists) through 17 games, with a heavy workload that continues to make him relevant even when the scoring dries up. He’s averaged more than 26 minutes per game over his last five and has fired 21 SOG in that span. Werenski has been held off the scoresheet in his last two, but the shot volume and ice time give him a reliable path to DFS production from the blue line.
Other: Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, John Carlson
Goalie: Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck has been perfect since joining New Jersey, winning all six starts with a 1.97 GAA, a .916 save percentage and one shutout. He stopped 26 of 28 shots in Thursday’s 5-2 win over Washington. The Devils have given him plenty of goal support, and his early numbers make him an appealing option in net.
Other: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jesper Wallstedt, Jacob Fowler
Value: Brayden Schenn
Schenn has 16 points (six goals and 10 assists) through 18 games and is coming off his best performance of the season, recording a goal and two assists Thursday against Los Angeles. He’s now collected two goals and five assists over his last four games, and he is skating on the Islanders’ second line and first power-play unit, giving him some nice midrange appeal. He’s also contributing physically, with 41 hits already this season.
Other: Jamie Benn, Zach Bolduc, Sam O’Reilly
Mar 29, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) looks on against the New York Islanders during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
STACKS
Full: TB (Kucherov-Guentzel-Hagel)
Tampa Bay’s offensive firepower makes this trio an appealing tournament stack, led by Kucherov’s elite playmaking and Guentzel’s finishing ability. Hagel adds another reliable scoring threat with the speed to create chances off the rush. Kucherov and Guentzel are especially dangerous on the power play, giving the stack plenty of multi-point potential against a Detroit team that can be exploited defensively.
Other: MIN (Kaprizov-Hughes-Boldy), UTA (Keller-Schmaltz-Guenther), NJ (Hughes-Bratt-Hischier)
Mini: DAL (Rantanen-Johnston)
Rantanen and Johnston have been skating together regularly, with Jamie Benn completing their most-used line in Thursday’s game against Winnipeg. Rantanen has 21 points (nine goals and 12 assists) through 18 games, while Johnston has 16 points (three goals and 13 assists). Both are projected on Dallas’ first power-play unit, giving this pairing correlation at even strength and on special teams. Buffalo has been allowing 3.6 goals per game, making this a stack worth targeting.
Other: MON (Caufield-Suzuki), EDM (McDavid-Draisaitl), TOR (Matthews-Roslovic)
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