Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Primer for April 8

The NHL's regular season is almost over, but there is still some important hockey to be played.

The Boston Bruins take on the Washington Capitals in a must-win game because of playoff implications, the Anaheim Ducks will look to lock up home ice in the Western Conference versus the Dallas Stars and the surging Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

With only three games on the docket, it is best to try and pick some pairs that are playing well. This will give you the best chance to pick up the most points. Here's a look at some duos that are getting the job done for their team and ones you should consider for an April 8 edition of NHL DraftKings daily fantasy.

Patrice Bergeron ($6,900) and Loui Eriksson ($4,900)

Patrice Bergeron is talented center for the Boston Bruins, and he’s one of the league’s more underrated players. He is skilled defensively and has tallied 54 points in 78 games this season.

Over the last 10 games, he has helped the Bruins add some strength to their playoff candidacy, and he’s recorded three goals, three assists, six points and a 3.4 fantasy points-per-game average.

Bergeron’s running mate Loui Eriksson has also found his game lately, and you can’t go wrong picking him up for $4,900. The two-way winger has 21 goals this season and four in his last 10 games. He’s tallied six points overall during the Bruins’ latest push and carried a respectable 3.0 fantasy points-per-game average.

Evgeny Kuznetsov ($3,800) and Alex Ovechkin ($9,300)

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Evgeny Kuznetsov is a talented player who could be a really good one once he is fully developed. This season, he has taken some significant strides forward, and he’s been a beast on the top line for the Capitals.

In the last 10 games, he has four goals and four assists, and he’s maintained a 3.3 fantasy points-per-game average. He's accomplished that with about 16 minutes and 20 seconds of ice time a game, and that is pretty respectable when you consider that the majority of his points have come at even strength.

Alex Ovechkin has been one of the NHL’s best players this season, and he’s going to win the Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy as the top goal scorer. Ovi has 52 goals on the season, and seven have come in the last 10 games.

Ovechkin has picked up two assists during that span, so he has a grand total of nine points in 10 games with a fantasy points-per-game average of 5.1. Through and through, he’s been one of the best daily fantasy forwards this season, as he’s averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game.

Spending a total of $13,100 for two players may seem expensive, but for a very productive duo, it makes a ton of sense on a night that is devoid of action.

Ryan Johansen ($7,100) and Cam Atkinson ($5,200)

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have made quite the run to end the regular season, and they are showing that injuries and some bad luck really derailed their season.

Ryan Johansen has been exactly as advertised for the Blue Jackets, and over the last 10 games, he’s scored four goals and added seven assists for 11 points and maintained a fantasy points-per-game average of 4.0. No matter how you look at it, Johansen has been an impact player for Columbus this season.

Player	Goals	Assists	Points
Ryan Johansen	6	2	8
Cam Atkinson	2	0	2
Total	8	2	10

When you look at his production of late, you'd be crazy to not have him in your lineup versus a terrible Toronto Maple Leafs squad. In addition to carrying Johansen, bringing Cam Atkinson along for the ride makes a ton of sense.

Atkinson has caught fire over the last few games, and he’s tallied five goals and five assists for 10 points in his last 10 games. What is most impressive is that he’s increased his fantasy points-per-game average, and he’s sitting at 4.2 over the last 10 games as opposed to the 2.9 he’s carried this season.

The two players certainly have a good chance to pick up some points, but it remains to be seen how many they will tally against a Leafs team that has allowed 3.11 goals per game and has a minus-45 goal differential.

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