Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks for DraftKings & FanDuel - 4/18/16

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After the first weekend of the NHL playoffs we are starting to see each series take shape. Monday night brings us three matchups of series that have seen teams take 2-0 strange holds. The Flyers and Wild get to attempt their comebacks at home while the Kings will have to try and even the series on the road.

If you have any questions throughout the day be sure to join the conversation in the comments section below. Also, be sure to check LeftWingLock to get confirmation on all of the starting goalies for Tuesday. Now onto the picks.

Goaltenders

Braden Holtby
Opponent - PHI
FD - 10500 DK - 8600

Holtby has dominated the Flyers in the first two games and is coming off a 41 save win in game two as the Flyers threw everything at him but the kitchen sink. Until the Flyers can show that they can score more than a goal in six periods roll with Holtby in any format on DraftKings. His price is getting pretty high on FanDuel for a three game slate and should only be used in GPP's on that site.

Kari Lehtonen
Opponent - MIN
FD - 9000 DK - 7700

The Stars defense has shut down the Wild in the first two games allowing just 24 shots on goal per game. Lehtonen hasn't had to be perfect but has been close allowing just one goal in the first two games as the Stars have taken control of the series. With the series getting out of control it appears the Wild will keep Zach Parise out another game and possibly for the rest of the series/season. Could we see a four game sweep coming?

CENTER

Nicklas Backstrom
Opponent - PHI
FD - 6900 DK - 6500

He has lead the Caps in offense as they have taken a 2-0 lead in the series. They haven't needed much as the defense and goaltending has been elite and totally shut down the Flyers. He add a little extra value as he skates on teh top line with the dangerous Alex Ovechkin. If you want to stack a Caps line take Kuznetsov, Williams and Burakovsky who will come at a much cheaper price.

Stack with - Andre Burakovsky, Justin Williams

Logan Couture
Opponent - LA
FD - 6700 DK - 6000

The Sharks went on the road to open the first round and had a fantastic gameplan for the Kings as they took both games in LA. Couture is slightly hidden for fantasy on the third line but has tallied a point in each game and makes a very affordable stacking option with Donskoi and Ward for GPP's.

Stack with - Joonas Donskoi, Joel Ward

Also Consider - Jeff Carter - Los Angeles Kings @ SJ

WINGERS

Jamie Benn
Opponent - MIN
FD - 9000 DK - 8400

Has lead the Stars and the #1 rated offense to a 2-0 lead in their first round series vs. the Wild. He has scored in each game and added two assists and eight shots on goal. Tyler Seguin was limited to 15 minutes of ice time in his return and as he returns to health Dallas will become more powerful offensively. The Wild will be without the services of Zach Parise for third straight game which is a huge blow for team in need of a win to stay in the series.

Stack with - Cody Eakin, Tyler Seguin(GPP)

Tanner Pearson
Opponent - SJ
FD - 4300 DK - 3700

Has spent time with both the Kings top lines in the first two games and has produced two assists. Makes a great value play on his own or a stacking option with whatever line he ends up on Monday night.

Stack with - Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli

Also Consider - Marcus Johansson - Washington Capitals @ PHI

DEFENSE

John Carlson
Opponent - PHI
FD - 6600 DK - 5900

He come at a nice discount on DraftKings where he is the 6th most expensive option on the point. He is also a $1,000 cheaper than Burns on FanDuel. While he doesn't have the same upside it will be tough to pay up for an elite D man with only three games tonight. Carlson is coming off a two point game and has scored in each of the first two games for the Caps and added seven shots on goal.

Jake Muzzin
Opponent - SJ
FD - 4600 DK - 5800

Muzzin is another mid tier option with a high floor on DraftKings as he has tallied a point in each of the first two games while adding eight shots and six blocks. He is close to a must play on FanDuel where he is $2,000 cheaper than Carlson.

Also Consider - Brooks Orpik(DK Only) - Washington Capitals @ PHI

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***All advanced stats in this article are sourced from www. puckalytics.com***

***All goaltender and team line combination information is provided by www.leftwinglock.com***

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