Here are the NHL's top sleeper picks for Monday:
C Bo Horvat, Canucks (vs. Panthers)
Horvat and the rest of the Canucks could be in tough against streaking Florida, but the center is worth rostering during his own red-hot run.
Horvat had a goal and an assist in Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and has racked up four goals and a helper over his past three games. Three of those points came with the man advantage, and he has fired nine shots on goal over that span.
With the Panthers playing the finale of a back-to-back, taking a shot on Horvat at a rock-bottom price could provide DFSers with big-time value.
W Viktor Stalberg, Rangers (vs. Bruins)
Stalberg has been solid of late, recording three goals and an assist over his past four games while firing 10 shots on goal in that span.
At just over 11 minutes per game, his sparse ice time remains a significant impediment to his production. But Stalberg has shown an ability to produce even in limited action, and at a near-minimum salary he doesn't need to do much to return value.
Rostering Stalberg at home against Boston will allow DFS players to spend up elsewhere - and if the 29-year-old can continue his recent hot play, he'll provide a boost that could lead players to tournament victory.
D Justin Braun, Sharks (at Flames)
Braun broke out in a major way over the weekend, racking up three assists and five shots as the Sharks trounced Toronto 7-0.
The career-best performance gives Braun eight points, all assists, over his last 10 games - an unsustainable pace to be sure, but reason for optimism given his role on the team and reasonable price tag.
Braun has a plus matchup Monday night against a Calgary team that has struggled at both ends of the ice; roster him confidently, and feel free spend up at other positions.
