Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (6/01/24) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

6 months ago by Brandon Wampler

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Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel.

Today, I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel for Saturday, June 01, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT. Be sure also to check out our awesome NHL tools, including our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets!

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NHL DFS Analysis and Picks for 6/01/24

The National Hockey League playoffs are nearing the end. Will Edmonton finally break their curse? During the playoffs, it is much more common to find low-scoring and heavy-hitting games. SCRATCH THAT! This year we have seen plenty of back-and-forth blowouts and teams getting swept! The fireworks have continued so far into the Conference Finals too! Tonight the Nightmare Bear makes his first visit to the New York Rangers in Florida. Will the Blue Shirts be able to stay alive and force a Game 7 at the Big Apple?! I will do my best to guide you through this showdown slate on DraftKings and FanDuel starting at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

DISCLOSURE: Make sure to monitor the NHL news feeds for the latest player status and injury news.

Playoff Series To-Date

New York Rangers at Florida Panthers: Florida is leading 3-2

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Artemi Panarin - DK $13.8K || FD $14.5K

Opponent - Florida Panthers

It is do-or-die for the first time in the playoffs for the New York Rangers. Fortunately, they have players like Artemi Panarin that have veteran and playoff experience. However, Panarin is a major reason why the Rangers are destined to meet the Nightmare Bear. In the winger’s last five playoff games, he has three assists, 12 shots, and one blocked shot. He will need to elevate his game tenfold if he wants to fly back to the Big Apple for Game 7. Anticipate Panarin to generate one point and four shots.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):

Bobrovsky (DK $15.6K || FD $K)
Tkachuk (DK $14.4K || FD $14K)

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Alexis Lafreniere DK $7.2K || FD $9.5K

Opponent - Florida Panthers

On the other wing is Alexis Lafreniere who seems to be living up to his first overall pick hype. Over his last five playoff appearances, he has four goals, 17 shots, and two blocked shots, picking up the production that is lacking from his linemate, Artemi Panarin. Lafreniere is showcasing his strong two-way play and it has been a big reason why the Rangers have made it this far in the playoffs. Although, if they want to stay alive, the winger will need to elevate his game even further. Expect the young winger to produce one point and three shots.

Sam Bennett - DK $6.8K || FD $10K

Opponent - New York Rangers

Sam Bennett is the second line for the Florida Panthers, similar to Vincent Trocheck on New York’s second line. Bennett has three goals, two assists, 14 shots, and one blocked shot in his last five playoff outings and he is expected to continue his hot form tonight in a potential conference-clinching game at home. Going up against the defensively weak Rangers second line, Bennett is expected to generate two points, three shots, and two blocked shots.

Filip Chytil - DK $4.8K || FD $7K

Opponent - Florida Panthers

Since Chytil has returned to the lineup for the Rangers, he has been mixed into the bottom six and the top line and he is slated to make another appearance on the top line tonight. In those five playoff games, he has zero points, six shots, and five blocked shots. Luckily, he is producing peripherals to make up for his lack of points, although not enough to hold any true value. With a do-or-die game on the docket for tonight, Chytil needs to have a performance of a lifetime. Expect the hybrid center/winger to generate three shots and two blocked shots.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):