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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- December 28

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Dec 26, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks up at the scoreboard after being scored on against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks up at the scoreboard after being scored on against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates scoring a goal against Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates scoring a goal against Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

Joe Pavelski- San Jose Sharks ($7,500): The Sharks haven’t played since December 22 but their top center was on a tear before the holiday break and will look to keep it rolling when he and his teammates get back on the ice tonight. Pavelski is riding a five-game point streak and has 11 points in his last seven games. His last time on the ice he dished out an assist and netted two goals. Pavelski gets a good matchup tonight with Colorado and should be the top center target for your lineup.

Steven Stamkos-Tampa Bay Lightning ($7,400): Stamkos hasn’t been producing as much as expected this season but he’s heated up as of late. He went into the break with points in two of three games and kept it going on Saturday with two goals and an assist versus Columbus. He is now up to 28 points through 36 games and gets a decent matchup with Montreal tonight.

High Value C

Jack Eichel-Buffalo Sabres ($5,200): Eichel is coming off a huge game Saturday with two goals and two assists against Boston. The rookie is currently on a three-game point streak and is up to 20 total points for the season. A matchup with Washington tonight seems tough, but the Capitals have actually struggled against opposing centers and are ranked 22nd in fantasy points allowed.

Anze Kopitar-LA Kings ($5,300): Kopitar has been a steady producer for the Kings this year and could be relied upon more tonight if Jeff Carter is sidelined with the injury he’s been dealing with. Kopitar has 22 points this year and picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday’s game. He now has six points in seven games and goes up against a middle of the road Vancouver team tonight.

Mike Ribeiro-Nashville Predators ($3,500): The veteran center has shown that he’s still one of the best in the business at dishing the puck to his teammates. He has 17 assists on the year and four in his last three games. Ribeiro is in the midst of a three-game point streak and is a great value pick for your fantasy lineup tonight.

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