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FanDuel DFS daily picks: Optimal fantasy hockey lineup January 16

By Dave Stevenson

Nov 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before the start of their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before the start of their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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High Salary C

Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals ($6,700): Kuznetsov has emerged as one of the best centers in the NHL this season with 41 points in 43 games. He has 11 points in his past 10 games and goes against the Sabres. Buffalo has allowed 121 goals this season (11th most in the NHL). He has two points in two games this season against the Sabres. He tends to score his points in bunches so look for him to be productive tonight. He averages four fantasy hockey points per game.

Ryan Johansen – Nashville Predators ($7,400): Johansen has six points and 15 shots on goal in his first four games for the Predators after being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets. He averages six fantasy points per game.

Nicklas Backstrom – Washington Capitals ($6,700): The Capitals have been doing extremely well this season thanks to their center duo of Kuznetsov and Backstrom. The well-deserved All Star center Backstrom has 41 points in 40 games this season. He has 10 points in his last nine games. He goes against the Sabres today. He has 26 points in 30 career games against them. He averages 3.8 fantasy points per game.

Anze Kopitar – Los Angeles Kings ($7,100): Kopitar has 35 points in 42 games this season. He has 15 points in his last nine games. Look for him to do well tonight against a Senators team that has allowed 135 goals this season (second most in the league). He averages 3.4 fantasy hockey points per game.

High Value C

Joe Thornton – San Jose Sharks ($5,300): Thornton has 33 points this season in 42 games. He has six points during his current four game point streak. He has 14 points in his last ten games. He goes tonight against the slumping Dallas Stars who just played on Friday. He averages 3.1 fantasy hockey points per game.

Ryan Spooner – Boston Bruins ($5,500): Spooner has been a blessing for the Bruins this season with 33 points in 43 games. He has five points during his current three game point streak. He goes against the Maple Leafs tonight. He averages 2.8 fantasy hockey points per game.

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