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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 22

By Dave Stevenson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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High Salary Centers

Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins ($7,100): Bergeron has 50 points (22 points and 28 assists) in 59 games this season with 205 shots on goal. Over his last 10 games, Bergeron has three goals and three assists with 29 shots on goal. He’s been struggling a bit lately, but expect him to do well tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets (who rank 28th against centers). The Bruins center averages 4.1 fantasy hockey points per game.

Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals ($6,600): Kuznetsov has had a breakout season this year with 61 points (18 goals and 43 assists), a +31 plus-minus rating, and 127 shots on goal in 58 games. Over his last 10 games, Kuznetsov has 11 points (two goals and nine assists) with 10 hits and 21 shots on goal. He goes tonight against the Arizona Coyotes. The Capitals center averages 3.7 fantasy hockey points per game.

Joe Thornton – San Jose Sharks ($5,300): Thornton has three goals and nine assists for 12 points over his last 10 games. He has 35 points over his last 27 games. Thornton has 12 goals and 39 assists for 51 points in 57 games this season. He goes tonight against the Blues. The Sharks center averages 2.9 fantasy points per game.

High Value Centers

Martin Hanzal – Arizona Coyotes ($4,300): Hanzal is a risky option tonight going against the best team in the NHL, the Washington Capitals. Still, he’s worth looking at. He has 32 points (10 goals and 22 assists) in 45 games this season. Over his last 10 games, Hanzal has 10 points (four goals and six assists) with 22 hits and 26 shots on goal. He averages 2.9 fantasy hockey points per game (including 3.9 per game over his last 10 games).

Robby Fabbri – St. Louis Blues ($3,600): Fabbri could be a huge value tonight going against the Sharks. He has 26 points (14 goals and 12 assists) in 55 games this season. Over his last 10 games, Fabbri has eight points (three goals and five assists) with 14 shots on goal. He averages two fantasy points per game.

Mike Ribeiro – Nashville Predators ($3,600): Ribeiro could have a great night tonight going against the Montreal Canadiens. He has six goals and 32 assists for 38 points this season in 59 games. Over his last 10 games, Ribeiro has one goal, eight assists, 11 hits, and 15 shots on goal. He averages two fantasy hockey points per game.

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