Dynamic Duos - Giroux, Simmonds Flying Under Radar
Here are the top teammate plays for Saturday, February 20:
Editor's note: Claude Giroux was declared out a few hours before game time with an upper-body injury.
C Claude Giroux & RW Wayne Simmonds, Flyers (at Maple Leafs)
New Year, new Flyers - apparently. In 2016, Philadelphia is a modest 10-7-4, but their star players have picked up the pace. Giroux has just four goals but 16 assists over that span. On the receiving end of those apples has been Simmonds, who's collected 12 goals and six assists in the new year.
Their picked up play, factored in with a matchup against the lowly Maple Leafs, is a recipe for DFS success. Toronto hasn't won in regulation at home since January 2, and they have just four wins total since January 7. Draft Giroux and Simmonds with confidence as they look to exploit a roster filled with AHL call-ups.
C Connor McDavid & RW Jordan Eberle, Oilers (vs. Avalanche)
McDavid continues to fill the stat sheet game in and game out. He's still priced below the tier of elite centers and can be safely drafted in all formats. He has 14 points in nine games since returning from his clavicle injury post All-Star break.
Eberle had a terrible start to the season, but has been rejuvenated by the return of McDavid. He has 12 points - including seven goals - in nine games since the All-Star break.
If your tight for cap space on your roster, Benoit Pouliot mans the left wing position on this line and is cheaper than both McDavid and Eberle. Like Eberle, Pouliot has 12 points since the All-Star break, but only three goals. McDavid is the straw that stirs the drink on this line. Don't hesitate to pay up while Edmonton is at home against Colorado, who lack an elite shutdown D pair.
C Pavel Datsyuk & C/LW Henrik Zetterberg, Red Wings (at Senators)
After a slow start to his season thanks to early injury woes, Datsyuk looks like the Datsyuk of old once again. The "Magic Man" is now riding a seven-game point streak, tallying six goals and five assists.
Zetterberg has been moved back to the left wing of Datsyuk, and it's paid dividends. The Red Wings captain now has seven points in his last six games.
Senators goaltender Craig Anderson has been red-hot lately, so it's best to use this Red Wings duo in tournament lineups only. Despite Anderson's recent play, he's due to crash back down to earth, as Ottawa has allowed the second most goals against in the NHL.