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Friday DFS Fantasy Hockey Advice

By Matthew Catalano

DFS Fantasy Hockey: PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 12: Washington Capitals Left Wing Jakub Vrana (13) shoots the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a pad save and Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on March 12, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DFS Fantasy Hockey: PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 12: Washington Capitals Left Wing Jakub Vrana (13) shoots the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a pad save and Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on March 12, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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DFS Fantasy Hockey: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 05: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on March 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

DFS Fantasy Hockey: Defensemen to Start

Dougie Hamilton (CAR) @ ANA

Since the start of the 2019-20 regular season, Hamilton has the best plus-minus rating among active defensemen in the NHL. The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a great start to their season and the acquisition of Hamilton from the Calgary Flames is one of the biggest contributing factors.

While the Anaheim Ducks have looked like quite an improved squad from just a season ago, it’s still very early in the year and they don’t have any big goalscorers that truly stand out to me just yet. Hamilton should have another solid night at the blueline for the Hurricanes as they try to maintain the top slot in the Eastern Conference.

Jacob Trouba (NYR) @ WSH

The New York Rangers had a huge hole to fill at defense after losing a large portion of key players from their Stanley Cup playoff runs in years past. New York was granted a gift when the Winnipeg Jets were willing to part ways with Jacob Trouba in exchange for Neal Pionk and a 2019 first round draft pick.

Man what a great deal for New York! It’s surely paying off in just the three games that Trouba has played in. In this small span of time, he has scored a goal, dished out three assists, and currently possesses a plus-one rating. While it is still very early to determine Trouba’s fortunes in Broadway, it’s certainly an encouraging sign to say the least.

Duncan Keith (CHI) vs. CBJ

The three-time Stanley Cup Champion still has what it takes to be an effective defenseman in the NHL even at this stage of his career. While he may not be the dominant force he once was from several years back, he can still create problems  for opposing forwards when necessary with his physical style of play.

A fan-favorite in the Windy City, Keith remains on the top defensive pairing with Connor Murphy as well as the second power play unit. He’s produced a pair of points in four games played while also keeping in tact a plus-three rating in the process.

Now the Blackhawks will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, who are towards the bottom of the league in goals scored after losing a lot key pieces to their offense in the off-season. Keith is a solid defensive option to turn to for Friday’s slate of games.

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