DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/27/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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 season, 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, April, 27, 2024 at 5:00 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 4/27/24

We have finally made it!! The race for Lord Stanley continues, with names etched into history. Tonight we have a three-game slate and no teams playing on a back-to-back. The currently live top-three highest implied team totals are, Toronto with 3.1, Tampa Bay with 3.1 and Florida with 3. I will do my best to guide you through this three-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel starting at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

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

Playoff Series To-Date

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning: Florida is leading 2-1

Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs: Boston is leading 2-1

Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas is leading 2-0

DraftKings and FanDuel Goalies - NHL DFS Picks

Logan Thompson - DK $7.7K || FD $8K

Opponent - Dallas Stars

Through two postseason performances, Logan Thompson has been a rock in the net for the Golden Knights, posting a 2-0 record, a 2.00 Goals Against Average and a 0.920 Save Percentage. Dating it back to his last five starts – including two postseason games – and he has a 4-1 record with a 2.22 Goals Against Average and a 0.915 Save Percentage. Throughout the postseason thus far, the Stars are in the bottom three in Goals For Per 60 and the bottom five in Shots For Per 60. Luckily, there is a small gap in between the two metrics for added value in saves, but not by much. Thompson will need a strong outing in the first home game of the postseason.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP): 

• Samsonov (DK $7.6K || FD $7.9K)

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DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NHL DFS Picks

Anton Lundell - DK $4K || FD $5.2K

Opponent - Tampa Bay Lightning

Shocker, Anton Lundell makes a return in back-to-back articles. In the first game after being promoted to take over teammate and center Sam Bennett’s duties, Lundell posted one assist, zero shots and one blocked shot in the 5-3 loss in Tampa. Unfortunately, he did not produce as expected, however, his salary remains too low to pass over. In his last five games – including three postseason games –, he has one goal, two assists, six shots and two blocked shots. Even if Lundell were to have back-to-back poor performances – not expected –, he will be one of the highest-owned players on the slate at any position, making up for it.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Hertl (DK $4.6K || FD $6.2K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Wings - NHL DFS Picks

Carter Verhaeghe - DK $6.2K || FD $8.6K

Opponent - Tampa Bay Lightning

Now, Anton Lundell’s linemates beg to differ. Carter Verhaeghe had a stellar performance in Game Three, posting two assists, three shots and one blocked shot. Now in his last five outings – including three postseason games –, he has three goals, four assists, 18 shots and three blocked shots. Verhaeghe is the heartbeat of Florida’s second line and it shows. With zero lineup changes expected to be made on either end of the ice, the winger lines up in yet another good matchup, where he is expected to produce three shots and one point.                                                               

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Marner (DK $6.1K || FD $8.4K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Defensemen - NHL DFS Picks

Noah Hanifin - DK $4.8K || FD $6.2K

Opponent - Dallas Stars

Lastly, star defenseman, Noah Hanifin makes it back into the article. After a brief stint away, Hanifin returns in top form. Throughout his last five appearances – two postseason games –, he has one goal, five assists, five shots and eight blocked shots. Considering this is the first home game of the postseason for Vegas and Dallas will look to spoil it, there is a narrative for Hanifin to produce a handful of peripherals in this fast-paced meeting. Expect the two-way defenseman to generate two shots and three blocked shots.           

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): 

• Hedman (DK $5.5K || FD $6.7K

NHL DFS Top Power Plays and Stacks

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