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NHLApr 14, 2025

04/14 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 6-game NHL DFS slate offers a solid mix of matchups, with a few games standing out for their scoring potential. The Blackhawks-Canadiens and Sharks-Canucks both carry 6.0 totals, making them appealing targets for offense, especially with less-than-stellar goaltending on both sides. Meanwhile, the Rangers-Panthers and Kings-Oilers matchups feature elite netminders like Igor Shesterkin and Darcy Kuemper, which could lead to lower-scoring contests despite the talent on the ice.

NHLApr 11, 2025

04/11 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game NHL slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and varying game environments to navigate for DFS. The highest total on the board belongs to the Sharks-Oilers contest (6.5), where Edmonton’s potent offense faces San Jose’s struggling defense and unproven goaltending in Georgi Romanov. On the flip side, the Canadiens-Senators and Wild-Flames games both sit at a modest 5.5 total, hinting at slower-paced, lower-scoring affairs that may limit fantasy upside.

NHLApr 10, 2025

04/10 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

We’ve got a loaded 10-game NHL slate tonight, offering plenty of options for DFS lineups. The highest total on the board belongs to the Sabres-Blue Jackets matchup (6.5), which could see some fireworks with James Reimer and Daniil Tarasov confirmed in net. Another game to watch is Blackhawks-Bruins (6.0), where Boston is a heavy favorite with Jeremy Swayman between the pipes against Arvid Soderblom. If you’re looking for lower-scoring environments, Jets-Stars and Ducks-Kings both sit at 5.5 tota

NHLApr 9, 2025

04/09 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game NHL slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and some notable goaltending situations to consider for DFS lineups. The highest total on the board belongs to the Flames-Ducks game (6.5), where Dustin Wolf and Ville Husso are set to start in net, making it a prime spot to target offensive players. The Maple Leafs-Lightning game (6.0) also carries shootout potential, with Anthony Stolarz facing Andrei Vasilevskiy—Tampa Bay’s elite goalie could make stacking Toronto risky but reward

NHLApr 8, 2025

04/08 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 10-game NHL slate offers a mix of high-scoring potential and defensive matchups, making for an intriguing DFS landscape. The CAR-BUF and CHI-PIT games both carry enticing 6.5 totals, with plenty of offensive firepower on display in each. Meanwhile, the TOR-FLA and OTT-CBJ matchups sit just behind with totals of 5.5 and 6.0, respectively, providing some mid-range options for stacking. Goalie situations will also play a key role tonight, as players like Pyotr Kochetkov and Elvis Merzliki

NHLApr 7, 2025

04/07 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game NHL slate offers a mix of intriguing matchups and some clear spots to target for DFS. The Lightning-Rangers game (O/U: 5.5) features two elite goaltenders in Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin, which could keep scoring in check, but don’t overlook the high-end talent on both sides. Meanwhile, the Oilers-Ducks matchup (O/U: 6.0) stands out as the highest total of the night, with Edmonton’s offensive firepower going up against Lukas Dostal in net for Anaheim.

NHLApr 4, 2025

04/04 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 3-game NHL slate offers a mix of tight defensive matchups and a potential shootout to target. The highest total on the board is in Chicago at Washington (6.5), where Spencer Knight and Charlie Lindgren are confirmed starters. With both teams capable of offensive outbursts but not exactly locked down defensively, this game could be a prime spot for stacking. Meanwhile, Carolina heads to Detroit in a game with a modest 5.5 total, featuring Pyotr Kochetkov and Cam Talbot in net—likely mor

NHLApr 2, 2025

04/02 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

We’ve got a 5-game NHL slate tonight that offers a mix of low-scoring matchups and one potential shootout to target. The Colorado-Chicago game stands out with its 6.5 total, making it an appealing spot for DFS stacking, especially with Scott Wedgewood and Spencer Knight in net—neither of whom are exactly lockdown options. On the other end of the spectrum, games like Minnesota-New York and Washington-Carolina feature 5.5 totals and strong goaltending matchups, with Igor Shesterkin and Filip Gusta

NHLApr 1, 2025

04/01 NHL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

We’ve got a loaded 10-game NHL slate tonight, offering plenty of options for DFS lineups. The highest totals on the board come from BUF @ OTT, EDM @ VGK, and SJS @ ANA, all sitting at 6.5. These games should draw attention for stacking, especially with weaker goaltenders like James Reimer and Calvin Pickard confirmed to start. Meanwhile, matchups like WSH @ BOS and DET @ STL feature lower 5.5 totals, potentially leaning more defensive but still worth exploring for value plays.

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