Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: DraftKings NHL Optimal Lineup for December 8

The 2015-16 NHL season continues to roll along with a slate of nine games to pick apart for daily fantasy hockey players. Some of the most promising players this season will be in action on Tuesday, leaving myriad options to choose from.

So how do you whittle down those options? You can start by taking our assistance. Here's a look at players from each position to target for the December 8 games on DraftKings.

Center: Kyle Turris, Ottawa Senators ($6,100)

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Kyle Turris has been shut out on the scoring sheet in the last two games, but he's set to return to it on Tuesday. Facing the Florida Panthers, Turris should have no issue registering a point against a defense that ranks 25th against centers.

After returning from a leg injury, Turris has been limited on the ice, with reduced playing time over the weekend. But after a day to rest, expect Turris to be a full go and return to his productive self against the Panthers.

Winger: Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames ($6,300)

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After a mediocre start to the season, Johnny Gaudreau's game has heated up in recent weeks. That all came to a head when Gaudreau nabbed the second hat trick of his career against the Boston Bruins.

His 15 fantasy points were massive for DFS owners and continued a streak of nine points in the last seven games. Facing off with a porous San Jose Sharks defense that ranks 21st against left wings, look for another strong outing from Gaudreau on Tuesday.

Defenseman: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks ($5,600)

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Scoring trends for centers and forwards are different than defensemen. It's really that simple. When looking for a quality defenseman, grabbing one who is getting the job done in more ways than one is always ideal. That's exactly what owners get in Brent Seabrook.

The Chicago Blackhawks' second-line defenseman has finished with at least two fantasy points in his last six games and averaged four over that stretch. While he has just one goal over that span, he's blocking shots and peppering the net with shots of his own.

Sure, it might not seem like the best idea to tab a second-line defenseman. But with Seabrook playing top line on power plays and averaging nearly 25 minutes of ice time per game this month, expect solid production at a great price.

Goalie: Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils ($7,400)

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Coming off an unfortunate start against the Philadelphia Flyers, Cory Schneider was able to bounce back against the Florida Panthers. His 34 saves and a win were good for 7.8 points against a team that previously ranked 13th in points allowed to goalies.

So why should owners trust him on Tuesday? It's simple: His matchup is the best of the night.

Schneider plays a Toronto Maple Leafs team that is 9-13-5 with losses in five of its last seven games. The Leafs have also scored just 1.85 goals per game over that stretch. Thanks to his low price point and great matchup, Schneider is the goalie to target on Tuesday night.

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