The Chalk

Name

FD Salary/Position

DK Salary/Position

Estimated Ownership

Brayden Schenn

$6,800 / LW

$5,600/ W

6-11%

Claude Giroux

$8,200/ C

$7,200 / C

10-15%

Wayne Simmonds

$7,300 / RW

$6,900 / W

10-15%

The Flyers have been playing outstanding hockey as of late, as they are entering tonight's contest with a 7-1-2 record in their last ten games. They are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, so you can expect guys like Schenn, Guroux and Simmonds to step up their game tonight against the Coyotes. They have combined for a total of nine points in their last three games. The matchup is also an elite one for the Flyers, as the Coyotes have allowed an average of 3.0 goals per game (27th in NHL) and have allowed a total of 58 power-play goals on the year (30th in NHL). The Flyers have been playing excellent hockey as of late and I expect tonight to be no different.

Name

FD Salary/Position

DK Salary/Position

Estimated Ownership

Brad Marchand

$7,100 / LW

$6,900/ W

14-19%

Patrice Bergeron

$7,300/ C

$7,300 / C

12-17%

Loui Eriksson

$5,100 / LW

$5,500 / W

7-12%

We all know the struggles that Toronto has had all season long, so the idea of stacking a Bruins' team that is coming off a tough loss to the Panthers is one direction to go tonight. They will be playing with anger after letting one slip at home, so look for the Bruins to take their anger out on the struggling Leafs'. Toronto has allowed an average of 2.8 goals per game (28th in NHL) and are in the bottom half in just about every statistical category. In four games against Toronto this season, the Bruins have scored a total of 12 goals and have a 3-1 record. Marchand and Bergeron have combined for ten points against the Leafs this season, so look for them to do the heavy lifting for Boston, which makes them my favorite pair of the night.

Name

FD Salary/Position

DK Salary/Position

Estimated Ownership

Brent Seabrook

$4,600 / D

$5,800/ D

10-15%

Artemi Panarin

$6,400/ LW

$6,400 / W

7-12%

Patrick Kane

$7,800 / RW

$8,400 / W

15-20%

I love the idea of stacking Chicago tonight against the Flames. They are horrendous on the defensive side of the puck. They have allowed an average of 3.1 goals per game (30th in NHL) and have a .893 save percentage (30th in NHL). They have also struggled mightily on defending power-plays, as they have a penalty kill percentage of .748 (30th in NHL). Seabrook, Panarin and Kane have combined for an average of 12.6 fantasy points per game against the Flames this season, so look for them to do some serious damage against Calgary.

Contrarian Corner

Name

FD Salary/Position

DK Salary/Position

Estimated Ownership

Taylor Hall

$6,300 / LW

$6,300/ W

5-10%

Connor McDavid

$7,200/ C

$7,200 / C

5-10%

Jordan Eberle

$6,200 / RW

$5,700 / W

3-8%

You wanted a contrarian play ladies and gentlemen? Well here it is -- (drumroll please) -- the Edmonton Oilers! Yes, they only have a 32% chance to win tonight's contest on the road against the Kings, but something is telling me that they will put some points on the board and keep this game close. The matchup is not a great one for the Oilers, but the Kings have allowed a total of 48 power-play goals on the year (24th in NHL). This could be a category that Edmonton takes advantage of. This is as contrarian as it gets and I only recommend this stack for tournaments. Hall and McDavid and can be played in GPP's as well cash games. Hall, McDavid and Eberle have combined for a total of seven points in their last two games, so look for them to carry that momentum into tonight's contest.



Comments
JasonG4s
I am all over Chicago tonight.