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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 9

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Jan 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) congratulates goalie Braden Holtby (70) after defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) congratulates goalie Braden Holtby (70) after defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 7, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xcel Energy Center. The Flyers defeated the Wild 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xcel Energy Center. The Flyers defeated the Wild 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

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Zach Parise-Minnesota Wild ($7,900): Parise has been very kind to fantasy owners lately with four goals over his last two games. He picked up a hat trick on Tuesday and followed it up with another goal on Thursday. Tonight Parise will go against Dallas, a team ranked 16th against left wingers. He’s averaging 4.1 fantasy points a game and makes a great target for your lineup.

Max Pacioretty-Montreal Canadiens ($7,400): Pacioretty played poorly during much of December but turned it on at the end of the month. He currently has a five-game point streak and has scored three goals in his last four games. With seven points in his last eight games, Pacioretty has clearly started to play well. He’s averaging 4.2 fantasy points a game and gets a good matchup with Pittsburgh tonight. Take him and hope he stays hot tonight.

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Jayson Megna-New York Rangers ($2,500): Megna had a big debut with the Rangers on Tuesday with a goal and an assist against Dallas. After spending the season in the AHL Megna got his shot with the big club and took full advantage of his opportunity. He can’t be expected to produce at that rate each game but while he has a super-low price tag he’s worth taking a chance on, even in a tough matchup with Washington.

Wayne Simmonds-Philadelphia Flyers ($5,300): Simmonds is up to 22 points this season and has five points over his last six games. He was shut out on Thursday but had a three-game point streak prior to that. The Islanders have been a middle of the road team when it comes to points allowed to opposing right wingers. Simmonds makes a fine play for tonight.

Cam Atkinson-Columbus Blue Jackets ($4,500): Atkinson saw his four-game point streak snapped on Friday night but is still worth owning for daily fantasy hockey. He’s been on a tear lately and is up to 25 points for the season. He’s averaging three fantasy points a game and has been a solid producer with a great price tag all season. Atiknson has been the topic of some trade rumors but for now, he’ll be with Columbus in a rematch with Carolina tonight.

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