High Salary D
Erik Karlsson-Ottawa Senators ($7,600): Karlsson had a monster game on Saturday night with four assists against Toronto. He has a four-game point streak going and 14 points in his last nine games. Karlsson is an absolute must-start in terms of daily fantasy hockey despite his high price tag. He’s one of the best blueliners available and has earned an average of 4.8 fantasy points a game this season.
Kris Letang-Pittsburgh Penguins ($6,600): Letang has battled injury this season but now has 39 points in 42 games. When he’s on the ice, he’s a very valuable asset to both the Penguins and fantasy owners. He had a huge game on Saturday with two goals and an assist versus Florida and now has eight points in his last five games. Tonight’s matchup with Anaheim looks like a decent one, making Letang a very attractive fantasy option for your lineup.
High Value D
Keith Yandle-New York Rangers ($4,700): Yandle picked up just his fourth goal of the season on Saturday but proved again to be useful in fantasy lineups. He’s averaging 2.5 fantasy points a game and has two goals and three assists in his last seven games. With Ryan McDonagh on IR, Yandle has been asked to do more for the Rangers from the blue line. He makes for a sneaky play tonight and could be just what your fantasy lineup is in need of.
Brian Campbell-Florida Panthers ($3,600): The veteran hasn’t been much of a fantasy producer this season but he has been playing better as of late and could make for a perfect pick on a night with a very limited pool of players to choose from. Campbell picked up an assist in his last game and has points in five of his last seven games. Tonight’s opponent, Detroit, is ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed to defenseman. Take Campbell as a solid sleeper selection.
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