NHL Building Blocks for November 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.
SKATERS
Center: Jack Hughes
Hughes scored the overtime winner in Saturday’s 5-4 comeback against the Islanders, finishing with a goal and an assist on five SOG. He now has 23 points (nine goals and 14 assists), and New Jersey has won four straight. The shot volume and offensive role make him an attractive high-end option, especially with the Devils rolling offensively.
Other: Brayden Point, Leo Carlsson
Winger: Cutter Gauthier
Gauthier is absolutely scorching, scoring 10 goals over his last five games. He scored the game-winner with 94 seconds left Saturday to complete Anaheim’s comeback against Calgary and extend the Ducks’ winning streak to four games. He’s up to 18 points (12 goals and six assists) on the season, and with a spot on the first power-play unit, there’s plenty of upside to keep this run going.
Other: Nikita Kucherov, Kyle Connor
Nov 3, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his first period goal with Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
Defense: Jackson LaCombe
LaCombe has been on an incredible run from the blue line, setting a franchise record with assists in nine consecutive games. He’s now up to 19 points (one goal and 18 assists), and his latest helper came in Saturday’s win over Calgary. He’s playing huge minutes and quarterbacks Anaheim’s first power-play unit, making him an appealing defenseman option with both a strong floor and multi-point upside.
Other: Luke Hughes, Erik Karlsson
Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy has won eight games this season and carries a 2.75 GAA and .886 save percentage into his next appearance. He’s coming off a strong outing against Chicago, stopping 25 of 26 shots in a 4–1 win Thursday. The overall numbers haven’t been quite as dominant as we’re accustomed to seeing, but he’s still playing behind a team capable of giving him plenty of win equity.
Other: Lukas Dostal, Dustin Wolf
Value: Tristan Luneau
Luneau has quietly become a productive offensive option, recording six points (two goals and four assists) over his last five games. He scored Saturday against Calgary, extending his point streak to seven games. He’s up to 12 points (three goals and nine assists) through 17 appearances, although his second-unit power-play role is less appealing than LaCombe’s. The recent production and increased involvement make him an interesting value play.
Other: Nicholas Robertson, Gage Goncalves
Nov 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
STACKS
Full: ANH (Carlsson-Gauthier-Sennecke)
It’s a ridiculous stat, but this trio is 1-2-3 in the league in scoring. McDavid and Draisaitl combined for three points Tuesday, with McDavid assisting on Draisaitl’s power-play goal to tie the game late. Bouchard also had a goal and an assist, giving him a point in four straight games (two goals and five assists). McDavid’s 40-point start is obviously the centerpiece, while Draisaitl and Bouchard give this stack tremendous power-play correlation. Anaheim is a good opportunity for Edmonton to get back in the win column after Tuesday’s shootout loss.
Other: WPG (Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi), TOR (Matthews-Nylander-Roslovic)
Mini: NJ (Hughes-Bratt)
Hughes and Bratt both contributed in Saturday’s comeback, with Hughes recording a goal and an assist and Bratt picking up an assist. New Jersey put 50 shots on Ilya Sorokin, and the Devils have now won eight of their last nine. This is a good way to get exposure to an offense playing with confidence, with Hughes providing the finishing upside and Bratt adding playmaking.
Other: TB (Kucherov-Point), PIT (Crosby-Karlsson)
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