DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 17
High Salary Wings
Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames ($7,000): Gaudreau has been on fire (pun intended) for the Flames this season with 57 points (23 goals and 34 assists) and 152 shots on goal in 56 games. Over his last ten games, he has 11 points (three goals and eight assists) with 23 shots on goal and a plus-minus rating of +8. The Flames wing goes tonight against the Wild averaging 3.9 fantasy points per game.
Mats Zuccarello – New York Rangers ($6,100): Zuccarello has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 56 games this season for the Rangers. He has nine points (two goals and seven assists) with 32 shots on goal and 13 blocked shots over his last ten games. The Rangers wing goes tonight against the Blackhawks averaging 3.4 fantasy hockey points per game (including 4.3 per game over his last ten games).
Zach Parise – Minnesota Wild ($7,600): Much has been written about Parise’s struggles but most forwards would love to have 18 goals and 15 assists for 33 points in 47 games. He’s not struggling at all. Parise has two goals and four assists for six points with 41 shots on goal over his last ten games. Going against Calgary’s questionable at best defense and goaltending, he could be primed for a huge night. The Wild forward averages 3.7 fantasy hockey points per game.
High Value Wings
Jiri Hudler – Calgary Flames ($4,300): Hudler has battled back after a slow start with 32 points (nine goals and 23 assists) in 48 games. Over his last ten games, the reigning Lady Byng Trophy winner has four goals and six assists with a plus-minus rating of +7. He goes tonight against the Wild. The Flames wing averages 2.2 fantasy points per game (including 3.4 over his last ten games).
Blake Comeau – Colorado Avalanche ($4,000): Comeau has 27 points (nine goals and 18 assists) with 177 face-off wins and 139 hits this season in 58 games. Over his last ten games, Comeau has seven points (three goals and four assists) with 16 hits, 48 face-off wins, and 22 shots on goal. The Avalanche forward averages 2.2 fantasy hockey points per game (including 3.1 over his last ten games).
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