Top NHL DFS Picks for your Hockey Lineups Tonight
Tonight's NHL DFS slate features elite talent ready to deliver. From Shesterkin's saves to Matthews' scoring, these top picks offer serious fantasy value.
As the NHL season heats up, tonight’s slate features high-impact star players with tons of DFS value. If you’re looking to load up your lineup for tonight’s NHL games, these are the names you’ll want to focus on if you want to win.
| POS | NAME | SALARY | TEAM | MATCHUP | DK FP | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Igor Shesterkin | $7.8k | NYR | NJD | 18.1 | 2.32 |
| C | A. Matthews | $9.5k | TOR | CHI | 16.2 | 1.71 |
| W | W. Nylander | $7.6k | TOR | CHI | 15.3 | 2.01 |
| W | M. Marner | $7.2k | TOR | CHI | 14.9 | 2.07 |
| C | Nico Hischier | $6.6k | NJD | NYR | 14.8 | 2.24 |
Igor Shesterkin Stands Tall in the Net
- Projected FP: 18.1
- Salary: $7.8k
- Value: 2.32
Shesterkin offers elite upside as the NY Rangers take on the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Gardens.
With a stellar .913 save percentage and 2.91 goals-against average this season, he’s showing that he’s totally capable of high DFS scores, especially in games with a heavy shot volume like what we’re expecting for tonight.
The Devils boast an aggressive offense, ranking among the league’s top 10 in SPG, which we think should give Shesterkin plenty of opportunities to pad his fantasy totals with saves. He might let in a goal or 2, but he should be solid between the pipes.
Auston Matthews Keeps Lighting the Lamp
- Projected FP: 16.2
- Salary: $9.5k
- Value: 1.71
Matthews is simply cementing his status as one of the NHL's best scorers. It’s like he cannot have a game without a goal.
With 5 goals and 8 assists this season, which is absolutely insane considering he’s missed a huge stretch of the season due to an injury, his lethal finishing ability makes him a consistent threat.
Toronto faces Chicago tonight, a team that has allowed over 3.5 goals per game, which we feel will bring in another big night for Matthews. His heavy usage on the top line and PP unit just further bolsters his DFS value. Don’t skip on him, but his salary will be fairly high too.
William Nylander Provides Playmaking Upside
- Projected FP: 15.3
- Salary: $7.6k
- Value: 2.01
Nylander’s 25 assists this season just go to show he has the ability to create chances for teammates while contributing with his own scoring.
He’s quite a versatile option, though, equally adept at piling up points through both goals (15) and assists (10).
Against Chicago's leaky defense, we expect Nylander to play a big role in Toronto's attack. On top of that, his relatively lower salary compared to Matthews offers a solid return on investment.
Mitch Marner Brings Balanced Production
- Projected FP: 14.9
- Salary: $7.2k
- Value: 2.07
Marner’s all-around contributions make him an absolute DFS gem.
With a decent 31 points (9 goals, 22 assists), he consistently delivers in a few categories.
He’s a key piece of Toronto's power play unit and has shown a recent scoring touch. He notched 2 assists against the Lightning a couple of nights ago and has had multiple-point nights in 5 of his last 6 games. We see no reason why he’ll slow down. Chicago’s struggles defensively make Marner an appealing mid-tier option with quite a significant upside.
Nico Hischier Offers Two-Way Excellence
- Projected FP: 14.8
- Salary: $6.6k
- Value: 2.24
Hischier is a sneaky-good play tonight as the Devils take on the Rangers. With 67 points last season and on track to blow through that this season, he’s perfect for any lineup.
On top of his 15 goals and 12 assists, his ability to win faceoffs adds to the fact that he already provides steady production across multiple DFS categories.
The Rangers are a solid opponent, but Hischier’s two-way game and top-line minutes mean he’ll get chances to contribute to both the Devils and your DFS lineup.
Get Your NHL DFS Lineups Ready
Of course, Monday nights don’t deliver tons of games like other nights, but that’s not to say there aren’t any opportunities to make some money here. Tonight’s NHL slate offers several players with the potential to deliver big DFS scores.
Whether you prioritize Matthews’ goal-scoring, Shesterkin’s reliability in the crease, or the well-rounded games of Nylander, Marner, and Hischier, these picks will only add big FP to your lineups.
