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Happy Holidays, RotoBallers! The new year is around the corner. Today is Monday, December 19th, and we have a busy NHL slate with eight games to be played. This holiday season, our Rotoballer NHL writers will give you the best tools to be successful in NHL DFS for both DraftKings and FanDuel.
Today, I will bring my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The games on December 19th, 2022, start at 7:00 PM EST. Be sure also to check out our excellent NHL tools, including our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets!
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We have a busy Monday with eight games. Several matchups will be intriguing to follow throughout the night. I will do my best to navigate you through a heavy Monday slate which starts at 7:00 PM EST.
NHL DFS Goalies
Linus Ullmark- DK $8.2K | FD $8.7K
Opponent - Florida Panthers
The 29-year-old is coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to Los Angeles last Thursday, where he stopped 28 of 30 shots in regulation. Should he get the start against Florida, the Bruins will have confidence in him, as Ullmark has an incredible record this season at 17-1-1. He has two shutouts to go along with a 1.83 goals-against-average and a .938 save percentage. With Ullmark between the pipes, Boston beat Florida back on October 17th by the score of 5-3. The Bruins may have a favorable matchup Monday as the Panthers are 7-9-1 on the road.
Others To Consider (Cash/GPP): Jake Oettinger (DK $8.5K | FD $8.2K), Charlie Lindgren (DK $8.4K | FD $7.4K)
NHL DFS Centers
Centers
Connor McDavid -DK $9.2K | FD $10.9K
Opponent - Nashville Predators
Connor McDavid has lit up the Predators this season with three goals and four assists in two games. Edmonton was victorious in both contests. McDavid is averaging 1.94 points per game, which is a career-high for the centerman. For DFS players McDavid should be picked anytime he steps on the ice, as he leads the NHL with 62 points.
Tage Thompson -DK $8.8K| FD $10.5K
Opponent - Vegas Golden Knights
Sabres centerman Tage Thompson continues to roll as he scored a goal and added two assists in a 5-2 win over Arizona on Saturday. He has netted 12 goals to go along with 11 assists in the last ten games. Monday against Vegas, Thompson shouldn't have any trouble getting on the scoresheet as he has eight points in the past three Buffalo contests.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Bo Horvat (DK $7.9K | FD $9.1K), Roope Hintz (DK $6.5K| FD $8.6K)
NHL DFS Wings
Jason Robertson -DK $8.3K | FD $10.1K
Opponent - Columbus Blue Jackets
Jason Robertson collected three assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Carolina Saturday. The 23-year-old winger has 23 tallies, 23 helpers, and 129 shots on goal in 32 Dallas games. The Stars are playing against Columbus, who have lost three consecutive contests. Columbus struggles at home, posting an 8-10-1 record.
David Pastrnak -DK $8.7K| FD $10.3K
Opponent - Florida Panthers
Boston's last game was Saturday, where they beat Columbus 4-2. David Pastrnak collected a goal, an assist and registered five shots on goal. The winger has an eight-game point streak and netted a goal against Florida, the first and only time the two teams have met this season back on November 23rd.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Leon Draisaitl (DK $8.6K | FD $10.2K), Mikko Rantanen (DK $7.8K| FD $9.8K)
NHL DFS Defensemen
Roman Josi- DK $8.5 | FD $8.9K
Opponent - Edmonton Oilers
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi failed to tally a point in his last outing, but he did manage to fire five shots on goal. The perennial all-star defenseman should be able to get back on the scoresheet against Edmonton, as he has been a consistent offensive contributor throughout his career.
Cale Makar- DK $7.5K | FD $7.6K
Opponent - New York Islanders
It has been a strange first few months of the season for the Avalanche. They have been battling the injury bug, with several vital players regularly being out of the lineup. Makar has been one of the few players that has stayed healthy. He has seven goals and 21 assists in 29 games. Playing in his fourth NHL season, the Alberta native is always a player that should be considered to pick as a defenseman for DFS managers.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): John Carlson (DK $6.7K | FD $7.5K), Rasmus Dahlin (DK $7.2K | FD $8.9K)
Stacks of the Day
- EDM1:Draisaitl-McDavid-Hyman
- DAL1:Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
- BOS2:Hall-Krejci-Pastrnak
