DraftKings NHL Picks: December 22nd Daily Top Plays

Oct 20, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) reacts after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) during the third period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

DraftKings NHL Picks: December 22nd

Tonight’s slate features 10 games, with Toronto (3), Colombus (2.9), and Anaheim (2.8) holding best projected team totals. I’ll be targeting players from these teams in cash games. Here are my DraftKings NHL picks.

CAR vs. BUF (-115), O/U: 5

PIT vs. CLB (-120), O/U: 5.5

PHI vs. NJD (-125), O/U: 5

BOS vs. FLA (-118), O/U: 5

STL (-112) vs. TB, O/U: 5

MIN vs. MTL (-125), O/U: 5

ANA (-125) vs. OTT, O/U: 5.5

LA vs. NAS (-130), O/U: 5

TOR (-150) vs. COL, O/U: 5.5

WPG (-130) vs. VAN,O/U: 5

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Dec 17, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist (72) takes a shot past Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Terry Hunwick (2) in the third period at Air Canada Centre. The Leafs won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Patric Hornqvist – PIT (W) – $6700

Pittsburgh wont have to travel far tonight, as they head over to Columbus to take on the red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets. Patric Hornqvist is an intriguing option tonight as he’s moved off of the first line, but remains on the top power play unit. Columbus will have a decision to make tonight if they want to check the first line with Crosby or not. If they do, this would open up a great opportunity for Hornqvist who is now slated to play along side of Malkin and Kunitz. There aren’t many sure-fire match-ups to target tonight, so I’ll be relying on guys that provide a high volume of shots, like Hornqvist.

Phillip Danault – MTL (C) – $3700

Phillip Danault is an excellent value play, as he’s priced below $4000 and playing on both the first line, and first power play unit. Danault is averaging 1.48 shots per game and 13.03 minutes per game. However, both of these numbers have been elevated of late. In his last three appearances, he’s averaged just under 17 minutes per game. If we can get that type of ice time tonight, Danault should be able to return value.

Cory Conacher – TB (W) – $3200

We were burned by Cory Conacher earlier this week, but it’s hard to stray away from a guy this cheap, with the type of opportunity that he’s getting. As of now, he is projected to skate again, with the top line and top power play unit. Consider Conacher as a punt play if you’re looking to jam in some of the top end skaters.

Erik Karlsson – OTT (D) – $7200

If you choose to roster some of these bargain options, you may have the available salary to spend up on a defenseman like Erik Karlsson. Karlsson is one of the most consistent fantasy producers, as he can accumulate points in multiple categories. Averaging 3.07 shots per game, 2.43 blocks per game, and 28.61 minutes per game, Karlsson is a safe bet in cash games. Again, it’s an odd slate, in that most of the normal offensive fire power is on the road, so match-ups can be tricky when spending up on the top forwards.

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