Here are theScore's winger value rankings for Saturday, December 19's eight-game slate (the afternoon games between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres as well as between the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues aren't included on the main DFS slate):
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Sheary (PIT) | vs. CAR | 10 |
| Jakub Voracek (PHI) | at CLB | 9 |
| Scott Hartnell (CLB) | vs. PHI | 8 |
| Max Pacioretty (MTL) | at DAL | 8 |
| Tyler Toffoli (LA) | at TOR | 8 |
The constant search for Sidney Crosby's wingers continues, with the rookie Sheary being the latest to be given an opportunity. He was held off the score sheet in his first game, against the Boston Bruins, but he made a major impact Friday with a goal and assist. He'll look to keep his excellent spot in the lineup with a great matchup for the second night in a row.
Voracek's price remains well below last season's high level, but he has five points in his past three games, with 11 shots on goal in his past two. He's looked great on the Flyers' second line, and he runs the point on the top power-play unit.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Marian Gaborik (LA) | at TOR | 7 |
| Brandon Saad (CLB) | vs. PHI | 7 |
| James van Riemsdyk (TOR) | vs. LA | 7 |
| Taylor Hall (EDM) | at COL | 7 |
| Anders Lee (NYI) | at ARI | 7 |
Gaborik has two goals in his past three games, and 16 SOG in his past four. His production hasn't been overly consistent, but it's an excellent spot for a multi-point night with Gaborik's price not matching his skill. Lee will fill in for the injured Kyle Okposo on New York's top line.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cammalleri (NJ) | vs. ANA | 6 |
| Zach Parise (MIN) | at NAS | 6 |
| Phil Kessel (PIT) | vs. CAR | 6 |
| Jason Pominville (MIN) | at NAS | 5 |
| James Neal (NAS) | vs. MIN | 4 |
Parise is on a six-game point streak, with three goals and six assists. He had just one SOG in his most recent game, but he had a total of 18 in the previous three. The Predators are reeling right now, making Parise and Pominville excellent contrarian choices while on the road.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | vs. MIN | 3 |
| Patrick Sharp (DAL) | vs. MTL | 3 |
| Patric Hornqvist (PIT) | vs. CAR | 3 |
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | vs. MTL | 2 |
| Corey Perry (ANA) | at NJ | 2 |
Benn has just one multi-point game in his last eight, with just two goals in that span. He maintains a high upside, but his prices makes him too much of a risk for cash games.
