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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup – January 21

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Dec 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) takes the ice against the Boston Bruins during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) takes the ice against the Boston Bruins during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary W

Patrick Kane-Chicago Blackhawks ($9,100): Stop if you’re heard this before: Patrick Kane is an absolute fantasy beast. His salary has skyrocketed, but so has his production. He’s up to 71 points this year and leads the NHL in that category. He’s also the leader in goals (30) and assists (41). He’s got a three-game point streak and 11 points over the last six games. It will cost you a huge cap hit, but Kane is certainly worth the price.

Taylor Hall-Edmonton Oilers ($7,000): Hall picked up an assist on Tuesday and now has a three-game point streak working. He’s put up 46 points in 48 games and ranks third among all available wingers tonight with an average of 4.5 fantasy points a game. Hall has been a solid producer all season and makes for a top target at winger tonight.

Johnny Gaudreau-Calgary Flames ($7,000): Gaudreau gets the luxury of a favorable matchup in Columbus tonight. The All-Star has put together a fantastic season with 19 goals and 26 assists. He gets countless opportunities each game to put up points thanks to the huge minutes he logs on the ice. He’s coming off a two-assist game on Tuesday and has six points in his last five games. Gaudreau is a great winger to use tonight.

High Value W

Mike Cammalleri-New Jersey Devils ($5,200): After missing five games with an injury Cammalleri made his return to New Jersey’s lineup on Tuesday and notched an assist. Before getting hurt the veteran winger was enjoying a solid season and now has 14 goals and 22 assists. He’s averaging 3.4 fantasy points a game and goes up against Ottawa tonight, the 28th-ranked team against left wingers. Take Cammalleri as a solid value pick for your lineup.

Shane Doan-Arizona Coyotes ($4,400): Doan registered his eighth assist on Monday and is now up to 24 points for the season. He’s been a bit inconsistent at times this season but has proven to be very useful to fantasy lineups when he’s on a roll. He has registered a point in three of the last five games and gets a good matchup tonight with San Jose, a team ranked 21st against right wingers. Love the price and select Doan for your lineup.

Reid Boucher-New Jersey Devils ($2,700): As with most fantasy sports, it’s important to find low-priced guys that will still produce at a good clip. One such guy tonight is New Jersey’s Reid Boucher. He was recalled from the AHL last Friday and wasted no time getting into the action. He scored a goal in his first game on Saturday and followed that up on Tuesday with another goal and an assist. He had played in three games earlier this season with the big club but failed to pick up a point. He has really turned things around this time with three points in two games. He’s a risky play, as there’s a chance he gets shut out, but for now, Boucher is rolling and deserves a serious look for fantasy lineups.

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