Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 29, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Leap Day! Will the once-every-four-years phenomenon lead to a big night for you? We have a 12-game slate on tap with strong matchups all over the place. This is one of the more fruitful slates that we’ve had in a long […]

Valeri Nichushkin Cleared From Player Assistance Program

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He is now free to practice with the club moving forward but has not been clear yet for game action. The 28-year-old last appeared on Jan. 10 when he scored a pair of goals in a shutout win over […]

Andrew Cogliano Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche center Andrew Cogliano (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's tilt against Toronto. He has shaken off an illness, which forced Cogliano to skip Thursday's encounter with Detroit. The 36-year-old veteran has provided quality minutes in a fourth-line role for Colorado, logging 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 51 games with a […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 24, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last Saturday we had a monster slate, but tonight we are back to a more manageable eight-game slate. There are multiple games in both the early and the late windows, allowing you to build your lineups any way you want. This slate […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/24/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Logan O'Connor Set To Return On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Vancouver. The 27-year-old has been absent for four games with a lower-body injury. O'Connor has done well to provide secondary scoring for Colorado, posting 13 goals and 12 assists in 51 games. He is also the team […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 22, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. “Hockey Week” is over with the NBA making its return to play tonight, but the NHL isn’t slowing down, giving us 11 games on tonight’s slate. There are a lot of teams in great spots up and down this slate, giving us […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/20/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Nathan MacKinnon Extends Home Scoring Streak With Two Points

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon picked up a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Arizona, surpassing the 90-point mark for the season. He hit the plateau in his 56th appearance -- only two players in franchise history have reached 90 points in a season with fewer games. It was MacKinnon's third straight […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/15/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Artturi Lehkonen Racks Up Four Points In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen put together a big performance on Tuesday versus Washington, registering his second four-point effort of the season in a 6-3 win. Lehkonen produced two goals and two assists in the contest. It's been a tough campaign for Lehkonen, who skated in only his 19th game of the season on Tuesday. […]

Nathan MacKinnon Expected To Be Available Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (face) appears good to go for Tuesday's battle with the Capitals. Colorado's star man couldn't complete Saturday's contest against Florida after falling face-first into the ice and suffering a chin injury. However, the injury won't keep him out of action on Tuesday. The NHL's second-leading scorer will look to put […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/13/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 8, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As is usual for a Saturday, we have a manageable slate of only seven games tonight. Your big decision point, as usual, is going to be if you want to roll with the Oilers or if you want to fade them. The […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/6/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Nathan MacKinnon Scores Lone Goal In Loss

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon finished with a goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss against the Rangers. MacKinnon opened the scoring by going coast-to-coast to give the Avalanche the lead with under two minutes remaining in the opening period. The 28-year-old brings his season total to 32 goals and 85 points through 50 games, while […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 6, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It has been a week and a half since our last full NHL slate and the league comes back with seven games starting in the early window and one solitary game in the late night window. That game features Edmonton and Vegas, […]

Avalanche Pick Up Zach Parise

The Colorado Avalanche have signed veteran winger Zach Parise to a $825,000 deal for the rest of the reason. The 39-year-old was a free agent following a two-year stint with the Islanders. It was reported during the offseason that Parise was only willing to extend his career as a member of the Islanders, so his […]

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (1/26/23)

We have a four-game NHL schedule on this Friday evening heading into the weekend. We're running out of time before the All-Star break and subsequent bye weeks for several teams, so let's ensure we nail this slate and get our weekend started on the right note! Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (01/26/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Bowen Byram Good To Go Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (lower body) will return from an eight-game absence Wednesday versus Washington. The 22-year-old has been in an offensive slump for a while, but only Devon Toews has averaged more even-strength minutes among the Avalanche defensemen this season. In 39 outings, Byram has tallied six goals and six assists with 49 […]

Artturi Lehkonen Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (neck) will rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Washington. He has missed well over two months, having last played on Nov. 9. Before getting injured, Lehkonen had a fine start to the campaign with a three-goal, eight-point effort across 12 outings. He's expected to make his comeback on the third […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (01/24/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Samuel Girard Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard picked up three assists as the team crushed Ottawa 7-4 on Tuesday. Two of Girard's helpers, including one on the power play, came during Colorado's four-goal outburst in the third period. Girard isn't a consistent contributor offensively, but he has put together a three-game point streak. The 25-year-old boasts 11 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/16/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Valeri Nichushkin Enters Players Assistance Program

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has voluntarily entered the Players Assistance Program of the NHL and NHLPA. As a result, he will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period of time. "My goal is to address my issues and prevent any negative outcomes once and for all," the veteran said as part of […]

Josh Manson Returns For Colorado Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He will return from a two-game absence. Manson was on a roll offensively before landing on the shelf, posting three goals and two assists over a seven-game stretch. It was a big improvement from his usual production, as […]

Valeri Nichushkin Battling An Illness

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin is feeling under the weather but could still play Saturday versus Toronto. The 28-year-old has been outstanding for Colorado all year and would be a big miss. He has notched 22 goals and 42 points in 40 appearances this season, including nine (six goals, three assists) in his past seven […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 13, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There are 12 games on tonight’s slate, and it looks to be full of great matchups. At this point, it looks like a night where a well-balanced lineup will rule the day as there isn’t too much value that’s popping on the […]

Miles Wood To Remain Out On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (illness) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's clash with Vegas. He's been battling an illness and has to sit out a third straight game. Wood has notched 12 points (six goals, six assists) in a bottom-six role across 39 outings. Defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) has also been ruled out for […]