FanDuel NHL: February 15

Apr 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Florida Panthers left wing, and FanDuel NHL stud, Jonathan Huberdeau (11) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against New York Islanders during the first period in game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

FanDuel NHL: February 15 is a daily fantasy sports column focusing on the best FanDuel NHL player and value options for your daily lineups. The salary options are based on the daily salaries set by FanDuel. We’ll review the best options at each position, and help you afford an ideal lineup for your big FanDuel NHL paydays.

Wednesday night’s FanDuel NHL schedule has a smaller but interesting slate of four. Each game starts at a different time, and covers a three and a half hour span between 7pm ET and 10:30pm ET. There should be some interesting stacking options tonight. Here’s a look at the schedule, with games we’ll focus on in bold:

Maple Leafs at Blue Jackets (7pm ET)

Blues at Red Wings (8pm ET)

Flyers at Flames (9:30pm ET)

Panthers at Sharks (10:30pm ET)

Before we review the top options for each FanDuel NHL lineup position, let’s review the FanDuel NHL scoring rules:

Forwards/Defense

Goals = 12pts
Assists = 8pts
Shots on Goal = 1.6pts
Short Handed points = 2pts
Power Play Points = 0.5pts
Blocked Shots = 1.6pts

Goalies

Win = 12pts
Goals Against = -4pts
Saves = 0.8pts
Shutouts = 8pts

Next: Top Centers

Jan 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak (42) skates against the Buffalo Sabres at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Buffalo 4-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Centers

The Toronto Maples Leafs went off last night, piling up seven goals, including one from Tyler Bozak ($5,800). Bozak now has two goals and fives assists in the Leafs last eight games. That’s seven double-digit FanDuel NHL point games in Toronto’s last eight games. Tyler and the Leafs are taking their hot offensive play into Columbus tonight.

The Blue Jackets have been a good team this season, but cooled off lately. After a fantastic December, into January, the Blue Jackets with Bobrovsky in goal have lost six of his last eight starts. In that time, Sergei gave up between three and four goals per game.

Patrik Berglund ($4,300) had been off to a terrible start, but recovered his season mid-way through the year. Lately, Patrik has been on fire, scoring five goals in the St. Louis Blues last three games. Berglund is taking his hot scoring streak into Detroit tonight. The Red Wings have struggled to defend the net all season.

Next: Top Wings

Jan 26, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; St Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko (91) skates after the puck in the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Wings

Like Berglund, Vladimir Tarasenko ($8,000) has been hotter lately. Vlad has frustrating to play this year. Tarasenko’s ceiling is high, scoring three goals over a three day period, and two games, between February 7th and 9th. But then on February 11th, Tarasenko only had two shots in a very disappointing 3.2 FanDuel NHL point effort. But tonight, Vladimir has a great match-up and often bounces back after a low scoring game.

Minus a four-game scoring streak in mid-January, Boone Jenner ($4,700) had a scoring drought since Christmas. However, since the start of February, Jenner is heating up. Boone entered Monday night’s game with one goal and three assists since February 3rd.

While Jenner didn’t have a goal or assist on Monday, he did have four shots on goal and a blocked shot leading to eight FanDuel NHL points. Boone should generate another near-10 point game or better at home tonight against the Leafs.

Rounding out our four wings, Jonathan Huberdeau ($6,100) and Jussi Jokinen ($4,800) are two hot Florida Panthers. Huberdeau (Achilles) wasn’t expected back in the Panthers lineup until March. But since returning on February 3rd, Jonathan has two goals and three assists over three games. Huberdeau brings a 20+ FanDuel NHL point average into tonight’s game.

Jokinen scored a goal and had one assist on Saturday for the third game over the Panthers last five games. Jussi and the Panthers have a touch match up against Jones and the Sharks tonight, but if the Panthers stay hot, San Jose is in trouble.

Next: Top Defense

Jan 31, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the Dallas Stars before the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Maple Leafs 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Defense

With 59 points (goals or assists) and 98 blocked shots in 57 games, Brent Burns ($8,600) is a dominating defender for the San Jose Sharks. Every time he’s on the ice, we should find a way to plug him into our lineups. Even in losses, Burns will typically have a goal or assist and block several shots. Brent is on the ice 25-27 minutes per game and very often provides double-digit FanDuel NHL points with a massive ceiling.

Playing on the top regular and 2nd power play lines for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nikita Zaitsev ($4,500) is often on scoring lines for a dynamic young Leafs’ offense. Zaitsev has been hot lately and with only a $4.5K salary, he’s a great value play compliment to Burns.

Next: Top Goalie

Feb 6, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton (40) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers center Nick Cousins (25) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Goalie

Carter Hutton ($8,100) is likely the starting goalie for the St. Louis Blues tonight, but we’ll leave $100 on the table in case we have to flip to Jake Allen. Both Hutton and Allen have been hot lately for a re-surging Blues team and they have a great match up against the Detroit Red Wings tonight.

Hutton won two of his last three starts, each a shutout away from home. Carter had over 47 FanDuel NHL points against the Penguins in Pittsburgh and over 40 points against the Flyers in Philadelphia. We could see another 40 point result in Detroit tonight as well. But keep your eye on starting goalie news. You may have to flip to Jake Allen ($8,200) as we approach game-time.

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Always check NHL lineups throughout the day when playing FanDuel NHL. As a fan, you likely know the league isn’t overly forthcoming with injury news, and players are often scratched at the last-minute with little information. Also, goaltenders are never a sure-thing. Good Luck today FanDuelers!