We are back at it for another evening of NHL action. Tonight’s slate features eight games with plenty of offensive options. The post-season is just around the corner and teams are starting to round into form as they get ready for the final push. Let’s break down the matchups and uncover some of the best DFS players this evening.

Center

Sean Monahan (CGY): $7,100 vs. NJ
The Calgary Flames should be a popular option tonight as a team stack. They are a ridiculous -410 favorite and expected to score some goals tonight. While the second line for the Flames is hot right now, Sean Monahan and the top forward line remains the best bet to score the most goals tonight. Monahan has recorded 72 points this season and continues to fly under the radar as one of the more underrated centers in the NHL.

Max Domi (MON): $5,800 vs. DET
Detroit enters tonight’s game with a miserable 24-35-10 record which will continue to get worse before the season ends. In Montreal, the Red Wings will be without their best player, Dylan Larkin. Finding success in his new home, Max Domi has been brilliant in Montreal, scoring at nearly a point per game pace. Domi will log time on the second forward line with talented linemates and also look to score on the power-play. On home ice, the Canadiens are a great team to look at in DFS this evening as they should have their way with a much weaker Red Wings team.

Wing

Johnny Gaudreau (CGY): $7,300 vs. NJ
A couple of weeks ago, Johnny Gaudreau was certainly in the conversation as a Hart Trophy candidate. Recently, though, the Flames superstar has struggled. Now without a goal in nine straight games, Johnny Hockey will look to end his slump against the New Jersey Devils. What is encouraging about his play is how many shots he is generating. Coming off a game where he fired nine shots on goal, we should expect him to break out for a multi-goal game right away. This is a fantastic matchup and the price has dropped enough to not break the bank. Gaudreau is one of, if not the, best DFS option in all formats tonight.

Andrew Shaw (MON): $5,100 vs. DET
Playing alongside Max Domi in all aspects of the game, Andrew Shaw is a perfect pairing option if you are looking for some reasonably-priced forwards in a very favorable matchup. Shaw has found good chemistry with the young Domi and will look to add to his point total. Shaw is not necessarily an offensive-minded player with a ton of skill, however, he will be put in plenty of great opportunities to score goals and add assists.

Jaden Schwartz (STL): $4,900 @ PHO
St. Louis is once again dealing with the injury bug, with three players on the injured reserve. Jaden Schwartz will now move up to the top forward line, in place of Vladimir Tarasenko which should increase offensive production. The Coyotes are coming off an embarrassing loss last night and might come out of the gates a little slow after spending the evening traveling back home to host a physical Blues team. Schwartz is another player who is priced too low on a slate with expensive players to pay up for.

Defense

Mark Giordano (CGY): $6,700 vs. NJ
A DFS darling, Mark Giordano is among the best fantasy and real-life defensemen in the world. Anchoring a very good Flames team, Calgary’s captain now has 63 points in 67 games. Averaging 25 minutes per night, Gio will provide a high fantasy floor while also having the opportunities to score the most points, at his position, on the night.

Jeff Petry (MON): $3,900 vs. DET
As a great value option on FanDuel, Jeff Petry is a near minimum price player who will have plenty of offensive chances as the quarterback on the top power-play unit for the Canadiens. Shea Weber is certainly the “go-to” defenseman on Montreal, however, Petry will have a lot of opportunities and provides plenty of salary relief.

Goalie

Ben Bishop (DAL): $9,200 @ BUF
The Dallas Stars goaltender is arguably the hottest goalie in the league right now. Allowing just one goal against over his last three games, which included 89 shots against, Ben Bishop will look to get the start against a struggling Sabres team who will be without their best player. Captain, Jack Eichel will not suit up tonight as he is serving a suspension for a hit over the weekend. This dramatically weakens the offense of Buffalo, which should lead to an easy win for a strong Stars team. Bishop is expensive but worth the price.

Jeremy Maw is a correspondent at FantasyPros. For more from Jeremy, check out his archive or follow him @j_maw.