Filling In Your NHL Lineups
Here are theScore's sample daily fantasy hockey lineups for Wednesday, February 17:
Cash Game Without UTIL
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| LW | Gabriel Landeskog (COL) | vs. MTL |
| LW | Alex Galchenyuk (MTL) | at COL |
| RW | Jiri Hudler (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| RW | Mats Zuccarello (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| C | Carl Soderberg (COL) | vs. MTL |
| C | Mikko Koivu (MIN) | at CGY |
| D | Keith Yandle (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| D | Ryan Suter (MIN) | at CGY |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) | vs. CHI |
Lundqvist is the best goalie on the slate and though he'll likely take on the second-best goalie in Corey Crawford, he has won eight of his last 10 games and has home-ice advantage over the visitors. Galchenyuk and Soderberg have been consistent presences on their team's second lines. Yandle has been playing up to his usual high-standard.
GPP Without UTIL
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| LW | Johnny Gaudreau (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| LW | J.T. Miller (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| RW | Jiri Hudler (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| RW | Mats Zuccarello (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | vs. MTL |
| C | Tomas Plekanec (MTL) | at COL |
| D | Mathew Dumba (MIN) | at CGY |
| D | Dan Girardi (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| G | Jonas Hiller (CGY) | vs. MIN |
Gaudreau is expensive and the Flames have been inconsistent on offense this season, but the Wild are in a state of disarray; in any case, Hudler's cheap salary and high production makes for a great pairing with his star linemate. Girardi's floor has been sustained by solid shot-blocking and plus-minus numbers; it would only take an assist for him to return great value.
Cash Game With UTIL
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| C | Carl Soderberg (COL) | vs. MTL |
| C | Alex Galchenyuk (MTL) | at COL |
| W | Mats Zuccarello (NYR) | CHI |
| W | Brendan Gallagher (MTL) | at COL |
| W | Jiri Hudler (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| D | Ryan Suter (MIN) | at CGY |
| D | Keith Yandle (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| G | Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| UTIL | Mikko Koivu (MIN) | at CGY |
Suter's price has stayed level despite the blueliner outperforming expectations of late; his point totals are solid but the real kicker is the 3.2 shots and two blocked shots per game he has averaged over his last 10 outings. His floor is highest in formats that don't account for negative ratings -- a possibility, given the current state of the team.
GPP With UTIL
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| C | Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | vs. MTL |
| C | J.T. Miller (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| W | Johnny Gaudreau (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| W | Mats Zuccarello (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| W | Brendan Gallagher (MTL) | at COL |
| D | Dougie Hamilton (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| D | Dan Girardi (NYR) | vs. CHI |
| G | Jonas Hiller (CGY) | vs. MIN |
| UTIL | Jiri Hudler (CGY) | vs. MIN |
Hiller is the cheapest starter on the slate and still has a solid chance at recording a win against the Wild. J.T. Miller is still underpriced considering the second-line real estate he occupies; the matchup with Chicago will likely drive his ownership down, making him a solid contrarian play.