DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/16/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Alex Lyon Getting The Starting Nod Monday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon is getting the start on Monday for a crucial contest against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. After making six straight starts, Lyon gave way to James Reimer for Saturday's key 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs but he will get right back at it against the Canadiens on Monday. […]

Andrew Copp A Game-Time Decision Monday

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (cheek) is a game-time decision for Monday's crucial contest against the Montreal Canadiens. The veteran has missed the past two games after suffering a broken cheekbone on an undetected high stick in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last Tuesday. Wings bench boss Derek Lalonde said Copp would […]

Lucas Raymond Erupts For Four Points

Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond outscored everybody in Thursday's highly entertaining matchup against Pittsburgh, netting a hat trick and adding an assist in a 6-5 overtime loss. Raymond averaged a point per game through the first few outings of the month and found a way to take his performance to an even higher level […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for April 11, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the slates are getting shallow. Tonight’s slate is loaded with strong matchups for top lines. New Jersey traveling to Toronto and Dallas hosting Winnipeg highlight the slate but don’t sleep on a […]

Andrew Copp Suffers Broken Cheekbone

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp suffered a broken cheekbone in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Washington. He was injured late in the game on a high stick that went uncalled by the officials. Copp finished scoreless in the contest across 13:48 of action. The Red Wings, who are in the midst of a fierce battle […]

Moritz Seider To Play Despite Illness

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider is still expected to play on Tuesday against the visiting Washington Capitals despite dealing with the flu, according to head coach Derek Lalonde. The German blueliner has yet to miss a game in his nearly three-year NHL career, appearing in 241 consecutive contests to begin his career. Under normal […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/9/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Ville Husso Headed For Conditioning Stint

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (lower body) has been loaded to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint. The 29-year-old has been limited to just 19 games with the Red Wings this season due to lower-body injuries. He suffered an original lower-body injury in a Dec. 18 contest against the […]

Dylan Larkin Battles Through Knee Injury On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin injured his knee on Saturday against Florida but was able to complete the contest. With less than 30 seconds played in the game, Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry hit Larkin on the knee with a shot from the blue line. Larkin needed help to get off the ice. However, […]

Patrick Kane Questionable Saturday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (illness) is questionable to play on Saturday against Florida. He was a late scratch for Thursday's meeting with Carolina due to an illness and might have to skip a second consecutive game now. Kane has been in top form lately and Detroit will be desperate to have him […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/28/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 28, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NHL schedule-makers lost their minds and put 14 games on a random Thursday night; 112 potential stacks to choose from (if we don’t count power play lines). When there are that many options, the best thing to do is to reduce […]

Dylan Larkin Misses Practice, To Be Available Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin did not practice on Friday due to an illness but will be available for Saturday's road game against the red-hot Nashville Predators. The Red Wings captain missed nearly three weeks due to a lower-body injury but returned to score two goals in a 6-3 win over the New York […]

Dylan Larkin Returns With Two Goals

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored two goals in his return from a lower-body injury Thursday versus the Islanders. After missing eight contests, Larkin served up his fourth multi-goal game of the season, helping the team to a vital 6-3 win. Larkin logged 16:32 of action and had three total shots while finishing with […]

Patrick Kane Nets Overtime Winner Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings winger Patrick Kane scored the overtime winner on Tuesday night versus the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. Desperate for points, the Wings flirted with disaster on Tuesday, trailing the lowly Blue Jackets into the dying seconds of the game before Lucas Raymond scored to tie it with just 13 seconds to go. Kane […]

Dylan Larkin Questionable For Thursday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's game against the visiting New York Islanders, according to head coach Derek Lalonde. The Red Wings captain has been out since a March 2 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers but skated with the team on Tuesday. Larkin has recorded 26 goals and […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 19, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NHL went a little crazy tonight, scheduling a 13-game slate after last night’s tiny two-gamer. This is a loaded slate, with premium teams up and down the schedule. At first glance, there is quite a bit of value to use along […]

Lucas Raymond Pots Pair Of Goals Versus Penguins

Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond scored twice with three shots in Sunday's 6-3 defeat against Pittsburgh. Entering the contest with a three-game goal streak, Raymond extended the run with a strike at the 15:39 mark in the first period and added a second goal late in the game. The latter was Raymond's third power-play […]

Dylan Larkin To Miss At Least Three More Games

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is set to miss at least the next three games due to a lower-body injury. He suffered the injury in a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on March 2 and was initially given a two-week timeline to return. It's been another productive season for the Red Wings captain […]

James Reimer To Start On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender James Reimer will get the starting nod for Saturday's contest against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. It's a seldom start for the veteran as Alex Lyon has taken over the crease in Detroit, starting 10 of the team's last 12 games, including seven of the last eight. It hasn't been a great […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/12/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 12, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have entered the part of the season where schedules are starting to matter. Teams are playing a crazy amount of games over a short period, and tired legs are a thing to watch. The Rangers are a team that’s amid a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/9/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 9, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The trade deadline has passed, so we can finally settle in and get acclimated with some new-look NHL teams. The biggest movers at the deadline were the Golden Knights, adding multiple pieces that should help them overcome the loss of Mark Stone. […]

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out For Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is set for a two-week absence due to a lower-body injury. He was injured on Saturday in a matchup against Florida. With Larkin out, Detroit loses its top scorer, who has posted 26 goals and 54 points in 55 outings this season. The two-week stretch includes seven games. Joe […]

Alex Lyon To Start Again Thursday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon will once again be between the pipes for Thursday's home game versus the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old won an 8-3 decision over the Washington Capitals his last time out and will make his fifth start over his team's last six games on Thursday. Lyon has been the club's […]

Moritz Seider Good To Go Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider will suit up for Thursday's contest versus the visiting New York Islanders. Seider was banged up after blocking five shots in an 8-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday but head coach Derek Lalonde said his rugged blueliner is indeed good to go. The German blueliner is having […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/27/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Patrick Kane Returns To Chicago With Overtime Game-Winner

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane had a special outing in his first game back in Chicago on Sunday, finishing a two-point performance with the game-winning goal in overtime. Kane's assist to Alex DeBrincat late in regulation helped Detroit take the game into the extra frame, and he finished the contest by making it […]