NHL Building Blocks for November 15
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 now has 50 points (11 goals and 39 assists) through 21 games, extending his season-opening point streak to 21 games with an assist in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Toronto. He’s recorded eight points (two goals and six assists) over his last five games, including a four-point performance against Anaheim. McDavid is averaging more than 23 minutes per game and continues to lead the league in scoring. At this pace, he’s putting himself in rare historical company, and there’s little reason to fade him despite the premium price.
Other: Jack Eichel, Elias Pettersson, Macklin Celebrini
Winger: Cutter Gauthier
Gauthier has been on an incredible scoring run, with 23 points (16 goals and seven assists) through 18 games. He’s scored in seven straight games and has 18 points during a nine-game point streak, including 14 goals in that span. Gauthier is also averaging more than four SOG per game, so the production isn’t dependent on a handful of fortunate finishes. He’s firmly established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous goal scorers right now.
Other: Leon Draisaitl, Mikko Rantanen, Matthew Tkachuk
Oct 19, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Defense: Roman Josi
Josi has 22 points (two goals and 20 assists) through 20 games, with a point in four of his last five. He’s averaging 25:45 of ice time and 2.7 SOG per game, giving him plenty of opportunity to contribute even when he doesn’t find the scoresheet. The matchup with San Jose is appealing: the Sharks have been allowing a high volume of shots, which adds to Josi’s fantasy value beyond his power-play production.
Other: Evan Bouchard, Jackson LaCombe, Seth Jones
Goalie: Tristan Jarry
Oettinger is 9-4-1 with a 2.33 GAA, a .895 save percentage and three shutouts through 14 appearances. His most recent start was a rough one, allowing six goals on 27 shots in an 8-3 loss to Winnipeg. The overall record and shutout potential are attractive, but the recent inconsistency makes him less of a slam-dunk option than his win total might suggest.
Other: Carter Hart, Jake Oettinger, Juuse Saros
Value: Tristan Luneau
Luneau has 13 points (four goals and nine assists) through 19 games, averaging just over 20 minutes of ice time. He’s cooled off a bit after a productive stretch, with four points over his last five games, but the increased workload is encouraging. Luneau is on Anaheim’s second power-play unit, so he’s a cheaper way to get exposure to the Ducks’ offense without the same scoring ceiling as Jackson LaCombe.
Other: Anton Lundell, Ivar Stenberg, Trevor Connelly
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
STACKS
Full: EDM (McDavid-Draisaitl-Bouchard)
This is one of the slate’s premier power-play combinations. McDavid leads the league with 49 points, Draisaitl has 37, and Bouchard has 33. All three are part of Edmonton’s first power-play unit, giving the stack excellent correlation and multi-point upside. Philadelphia is the opponent, and this group has the talent to take advantage of any special-teams opportunities.
Other: DAL (Johnston-Rantanen-Robertson), NSH (Forsberg-Stamkos-Josi)
Mini: ANH (Gauthier-Carlsson)
Gauthier’s incredible finishing run makes him an easy centerpiece, while Carlsson brings the playmaking to complement him. Carlsson leads Anaheim with 26 points (six goals and 20 assists), and both forwards are on the first power-play unit alongside each other. They aren’t projected on the same even-strength line, but the power-play connection gives this two-man combination plenty of upside.
Other: FLA (M. Tkachuk-Reinhart), SJ (Celebrini-Smith)
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