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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup, January 2

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Dec 31, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A game puck sits in the face off circle during the third period of the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. The Coyotes won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A game puck sits in the face off circle during the third period of the game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. The Coyotes won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) skates in the third period of a game against the Montreal Canadiens at BB&T Center. The Panthers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) skates in the third period of a game against the Montreal Canadiens at BB&T Center. The Panthers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

Tyler Seguin-Dallas Stars ($8,700): Seguin is one of the big reasons for the success of the Dallas Stars this season. He’s been fantastic centering the top line and has put up 50 total points. He’s tied for second in goals (23) and third in points. His 27 assists rank fifth in the NHL. Seguin last played on Thursday and scored twice. He now has points in two straight games and four points over is last four games. Seguin is by far the most expensive center tonight, but you won’t mind paying for his type of production.

John Tavares-New York Islanders ($7,800): Tavares continues to be a solid target for daily fantasy hockey. He’s put up 28 total points this year and has been playing very well lately with points in two straight games. He’s got five points in the last five games and will look to keep his good play going tonight in Pittsburgh. You can’t go wrong with Tavares in your lineup.

Joe Pavelski-San Jose Sharks ($7,600): Palvelski netted two goals on Wednesday night and now has 20 for the season. He’s been one of the top players for the Sharks and gets a great matchup tonight with Winnipeg, a team ranked 25th against opposing centers. He’s got points in six of the last seven games and has a good chance to add to that total tonight.

High Value C

Aleksander Barkov-Florida Panthers ($5,700): The Panthers have been rolling lately and Barkov has been a big reason for that. The youngster has only played in 27 games but he has 23 total points and a two-game point streak. Over the last five games he’s racked up seven points and gets a decent matchup with the New York Rangers tonight.

Tyler Bozak-Toronto Maple Leafs ($4,300): Tyler Bozak has been hot lately for the Maple Leafs with points in four of the last five games. He’s put up a total of 11 points in his last 10 games and registered an assist his last time out on Wednesday. He was the NHL’s Third Star of the Week for the week of December 17 and needs a spot in fantasy lineups. He now averages 2.9 fantasy points a game will be relied on tonight versus St. Louis.

Travis Zajac-New Jersey Devils ($3,700): Zajac started out having a good season but hit a bit of a slump in December. He missed several games due to injury and had not registered a point since December 1. He ended that streak on Tuesday with two assists and then added another one on Wednesday. With three points in his last two Games, Zajac can be a good fit for your fantasy lineup.

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