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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup March 1st

By Dave Stevenson

Jan 19, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a slap shot during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Caps won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a slap shot during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Caps won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /
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High Salary Centers 

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins ($7,800): Crosby has 25 goals and 34 assists for 59 points this season with 68 hits and 176 shots on goal in 60 games. Over his last 10 games, he has three goals, seven assists, 10 points, 13 hits, five blocked shots, and 18 shots on goal. Crosby goes tonight against the Capitals, who he has always had success against. The Penguins captain averages four fantasy hockey points per game.

Aleksander Barkov – Florida Panthers ($6,300): Barkov has 39 points (19 goals and 20 assists), 34 hits, 30 blocked shots, and 115 shots on goal in 46 games this season. Over his last 10 games, he has six goals, two assists, eight points, and 20 shots on goal. Barkov goes tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. He averages 3.3 fantasy points per game.

Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals ($6,700): Kuznetsov has 65 points (20 goals and 45 assists), 62 hits, and 137 shots on goal in 62 games. Over his last 10 games, he has four goals, seven assists, 11 points, 10 hits, and 21 shots on goal. Kuznetsov plays against the Penguins at home tonight where he has 34 points in 31 games. He averages 3.7 fantasy hockey points per game.

High Value Centers 

David Backes – St. Louis Blues ($4,900): Backes has 16 goals, 18 assists, 34 points, 202 hits, 61 blocked shots, and 129 shots on goal in 65 games. Over his last 10 games, he has four goals, two assists, six points, 25 hits, 10 blocked shots, 12 penalty minutes, and 27 shots on goal. Backes goes tonight against the Senators who struggle against centers. He averages 2.8 fantasy points per game.

Frans Nielsen – New York Islanders ($5,800): Nielsen has 18 goals, 20 assists, 38 points, 67 blocked shots, and 148 shots on goal this season in 60 games. He has seven points, 13 blocked shots, and 26 shots on goal over his last 10 games. Nielsen goes tonight against the Canucks averaging 3.4 fantasy hockey points per game.

Mika Zibanejad – Ottawa Senators ($4,500): Zibanejad has 39 points (14 goals and 25 assists), 78 hits, 32 blocked shots, and 124 shots on goal in 62 games this season. He has seven points, six hits, five blocked shots, and 24 shots on goal over his last 10 games. Zibanejad averages 2.8 fantasy points per game.

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