Tonight is the last night of NHL games before the All-Star break. Plenty of teams are also entering their bye week and have time to relax before the playoff push. There are six games scheduled this evening with three teams playing their second game of a back-to-back. Let’s break down Wednesday’s slate and find some of the best DFS options at each position.
Center
Auston Matthews (TOR): $8,000 vs. WAS
Yesterday, the Capitals were the team to target in Tuesday’s article. While the top forward line did well, the Sharks’ top unit was better. After a night of travel, Washington will take on Toronto in a game featuring two slumping teams in unfamiliar territory. The Leafs have shaken up their line combinations, and Auston Matthews is finally reunited with Mitch Marner. The dynamic duo should find instant success against a struggling Caps team in a very important game.
Max Domi (MON): $5,800 vs. ARI
If you pay attention to narratives, this game will be the biggest of the night. Arizona traded Max Domi to Montreal for Alex Galchenyuk earlier this year. Since the move, Domi has thrived in his new environment after struggling to produce for the Coyotes. With five points in his last four games, he will look to get revenge on the scoreboard against his former team.
Wing
Mitchell Marner (TOR): $8,400 vs. WAS
The debate as to how great of a player Marner is will continue all season. Most Leafs fans are calling him one of the game’s best playmakers in the game, while realistic fans understand that he has had the pleasure of playing alongside world-class goal scorers for much of his young career. Either way, the kid is putting up points and is DFS relevant. Toronto is the top team to stack this evening. While plenty of players contribute to this offense, Matthews and Marner have the most favorable matchup.
Tomas Tatar (MON): $6,000 vs. ARI
Arizona is another team who will play its second game in as many nights. Tomas Tatar is on a three-game point streak, recording two goals and two assists in that span. Paired with Domi, Montreal’s second forward line makes an interesting line stack against the Coyotes, who are wrapping up a three-game East road trip.
Jaden Schwartz (STL): $5,100 @ ANH
He has been snake-bitten for most of the season, but Jaden Schwartz is an elite talent who will look to soon right the ship. Providing depth in scoring, the Blues will lean upon him in the second half as they look to make a playoff push. Even though the points have not been there, he is taking a ton of shots on goal (96) and will soon get the bounces his way.
Defense
Morgan Rielly (TOR): $5,900 vs. WAS
Defenseman Morgan Rielly is the final piece to tonight’s Leafs stack. Although he has cooled off after a historical start to the campaign, he still logs 23 minutes of ice-time per game. In addition to playing minutes with Matthews and Marner on even strength, Rielly will also quarterback the top power-play unit.
Shea Weber (MON): $5,000 vs. ARI
The Canadiens’ captain has recorded 16 points in 26 games this season and continues to produce fantasy points in multiple ways. As the NHL has seen an uptick in offense this season, so has the veteran defenseman. Averaging a career high in points per game, Shea Weber is leaned on during most aspects of the game. At a fair price, he is a great option in a good matchup tonight.
Goalie
Carey Price (MON): $8,600 vs. ARI
As a home favorite, Carey Price and the Canadiens are expected to win this game handily. Montreal has won six of its last 10 and is fighting to maintain a wild-card spot. Arizona will likely look to backup goaltender Calvin Pickard, who has had a rough season thus far. Since he owns a 4.01 GAA and .863 SV%, Montreal should find goals tonight to support Price in a victory.
