DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (5/7/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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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 Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 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 5/7/24

The race for Lord Stanley continues, with Round One officially over! Who will find glory and etch their names into history? Tonight, we have a two-game slate and no teams playing on a back-to-back. The currently live top-two highest implied team totals are Dallas with 3.2 and Colorado with 2.9. I will do my best to guide you through this two-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

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

Playoff Series To-Date

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers: New York is leading 1-0

Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars: 0-0

DraftKings and FanDuel Goalies - NHL DFS Picks

Igor Shesterkin - DK $7.6K || FD $7.7K

Opponent - Carolina Hurricanes

Shesterkin and the Rangers are coming into this matchup with a chip on their shoulder after winning Game One. Shesterkin did not do very much in the first win, though. In the netminder’s last five playoff starts, he has a 5-0 record with a 2.0 Goals Against Average and a 0.921 Save Percentage. Ending the regular season, Carolina was one of the top teams in raw value in Shots Per Goal Per 60. So far, through playoffs, they have managed to be more efficient. However, there were numerous times when they struggled against the New York Islanders. If the Rangers can hold the Hurricanes early on, Shesterkin could be in for a big night. Especially considering the ‘behind’ narrative for the Carolina Hurricanes, expecting a drastic uptick in offense.

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP):

Georgiev (DK $7.4K || FD $7.4K)

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Wyatt Johnston- DK $5.9K || FD $7.4K

Opponent - Colorado Avalanche

Wyatt Johnston is statistically one of the best players in the playoffs and by a large margin. When only looking at Dallas, he is the best player by quite a bit. Throughout his last five playoff appearances, he has four goals, two assists, 23 shots, and two blocked shots. The lineup shuffle in Dallas has brought great fortunes for Johnston and going against a mediocre Colorado goaltending tandem at best will prove wonders.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):

Mittelstadt (DK $3.8K || FD $5.5K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Wings - NHL DFS Picks

Logan Stankoven - DK $3.8K || FD $5K

Opponent - Colorado Avalanche

Unfortunately for Logan Stankoven, he has not benefited from the lineup shuffle as much as aforementioned teammate Wyatt Johnston. Stankoven has found himself all over the top nine since the playoffs started and has most recently settled in on the top line at right wing. Over his most recent five playoff games, he has one assist, nine shots, and three blocked shots. Considering the lack of goaltending Colorado has, Stankoven on the top line could be one of the top-value plays of the slate.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):

Guentzel (DK $7.3K || FD $9K)

DraftKings and FanDuel Defensemen - NHL DFS Picks

Esa Lindell - DK $4K || FD $4.5K

Opponent - Colorado Avalanche

Finishing things off in Dallas is two-way defenseman Esa Lindell. Lindell is the under-the-radar defenseman that everyone forgets about until the crucial moment in a game. Lindell has ten shots and 18 blocked shots in his last five playoff games, and he will be plenty busy against the offensive-heavy Avalanche in this series. The defenseman is expected one shot and four blocked shots.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):