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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- December 26

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Dec 19, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon (39) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon (39) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 19, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) calls for a pass in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) calls for a pass in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary W

Jamie Benn-Dallas Stars ($8,500): Benn has been one of the best fantasy options available this season with 46 points through 35 games. He leads the league with 22 goals and is a huge reason for the success of the Dallas Stars this season. He currently has a three-game point streak with five points in his last three games. Benn and his teammates face a tough and important game in St. Louis tonight. The matchup for the talented winger doesn’t look great on paper, but he’s too talented not to use in a lineup.

Taylor Hall-Edmonton Oilers ($7,400): Hall still gets overlooked playing in Edmonton but he’s been a top fantasy winger for much of the season and is only slightly behind Jamie Benn and Alexander Ovechkin with an average of five fantasy points a game. He currently has points in two straight games and have five points over his last four. Tonight’s opponent, the Vancouver Canucks, ranks 29th in fantasy points allowed to left winger. Take Hall and expect good numbers.

Vladimir Tarasenko-St. Louis Blues ($8,100): Tarasenko has been a beast this season with 38 points in 35 games. He has a seven-game point streak and lit the lamp in his last game on Tuesday night. He has racked up 11 points in his last five games and recently had a five-game goal streak snapped. Tarasenko faces an important game against Dallas and should be one of the top targets tonight.

High Value W

Tyler Toffoli-LA Kings ($5,700): Toffoli is close to getting too high of a price tag to be considered a value pick, but he still makes for a nice target with a reasonable price. He has 24 points this season and four in his last four games. He racked up two goals Tuesday night against San Jose and will look to keep things rolling tonight in a great matchup with Arizona.

Jannik Hansen-Vancouver Canucks ($3,800): Hansen has been playing well this season and saw time on Vancouver’s top line while Henrik Sedin was out with an injury. He’s definitely a sleeper pick, and not one that should be counted on to produce every time out. However, he does have five points in his last five games and gets to face Edmonton tonight, the 29th-ranked team against opposing right wingers.

Shane Doan-Arizona Coyotes ($3,400): Arizona isn’t a hot bed of fantasy production, but veteran winger Shane Doan can make for a sneaky value play in daily fantasy lineups. He recently missed three games with an injury, but has come back in a big way with four points in four games. The last time he was on the ice he scored two goals and dished out an assist. Doan is playing well and makes a great value pick tonight.

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