Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: DraftKings NHL Optimal Lineup for October 27
The training wheels are coming off in NHL daily fantasy, as the 2015-16 season is inching out of its infancy and heading full steam ahead toward Tuesday's jam-packed slate of games.
A majority of the league is in action throughout Tuesday's schedule, with 10 matchups involving many of the most formidable attacking squads. Thus, the DraftKings slate is ripe with favorable options to boost your chance of winning.
Let's dive right in and take a look at the best players to target for Tuesday on DraftKings.
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DraftKings NHL Optimal Lineup for October 27
| C | Ryan Getzlaf (Ducks) | DAL | 1.9 | $7,000 |
| C | Mikko Koivu (Wild) | EDM | 3.4 | $4,700 |
| W | Patrick Sharp (Stars) | ANH | 2.4 | $5,700 |
| W | Adam Henrique (Devils) | CBJ | 4.7 | $4,700 |
| W | Thomas Vanek (Wild) | EDM | 3.1 | $4,900 |
| D | Justin Faulk (Hurricanes) | DET | 4.3 | $5,500 |
| D | Francois Beauchemin (Avalanche) | FLA | 5.0 | $4,900 |
| G | Carey Price (Canadiens) | VAN | 8.5 | $8,500 |
Forwards
Ryan Getzlaf, C, Anaheim Ducks ($7,000)
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf has struggled mightily so far in this young season with just one point in seven games, but he's bound to find his stride Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The Stars rank a lowly 27th against opposing centers and gave up six goals the last time out to Florida—three to Panthers centers.
Adam Henrique, LW, New Jersey Devils ($4,700)
There isn't a hotter forward at the moment at a better value than Devils winger Adam Henrique, who has seven points (four goals) in his last four games. On the heels of an 11-point DK performance at Buffalo, he'll continue that against a Columbus Blue Jackets squad that has conceded nine more goals than any other team in the league.
Patrick Sharp, LW, Dallas Stars ($5,700)
The Stars have exploded on offense to start the season, putting up 27 goals so far in eight games. New acquisition Patrick Sharp has settled in lately with three points in his last four outings, and he should help Dallas take it to an Anaheim squad that ranks 28th against left wingers.
Mikko Koivu, C, Minnesota Wild ($4,400)
The Minnesota Wild have quietly entered the top 10 in the league in scoring, riding a balanced offensive attack to big games. Center Mikko Koivu is a central cog in that effort, and you can expect his ridiculous six-game points streak to continue in a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers (24th against centers).
Defenseman
Justin Faulk, D, Carolina Hurricanes ($5,500)
Saying Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk has enjoyed a hot start to the season would be a disservice to the numbers he's putting up. Three goals and two assists in eight games alone is strong for his position, but his 33 shots on goal further indicate his value. He'll continue that against a Detroit Red Wings crew ranking 30th against defensemen.
Goaltender
Carey Price, G, Montreal Canadiens ($8,500)
Goaltender Carey Price is tearing it up at a rate that leaves DFS players no choice but to peg him as the goaltender for any lineup. Not only has he won each of his seven games, but he's surpassed the double-digit DK plateau twice and made a whopping 49 saves the last time out against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tuesday's opponents, the Vancouver Canucks, rank 19th in the league in scoring.
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