This article is part of our FanDuel NHL series.
Goalie
Connor Hellebuyck, WPG vs COL ($8,400): The Avalanche have been dangerous offensively all season, however things change in the NHL very quickly. Colorado's best player and Hart Trophy candidate Nathan MacKinnon is out for a while, so the Avs will probably not be as dangerous. The Jets come in as heavy home favorites, and maintain a solid 18-3-2 record in their own arena. Hellebuyck is second in the NHL with 26 wins, third in shutouts with three, and sports a solid .924 save percentage.
Center
Ryan Johansen, NSH vs NYR ($5,700): The Predators have been hot of late while the Rangers are in the midst of a tailspin, losing seven of their last ten games. Over the Blueshirts' last four, they've allowed an average of 4.75 goals. Johansen has recently been producing with a point in three of his last four and should continue that trend versus the Rangers, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to centers over the last four weeks.
Ryan O'Reilly, BUF vs STL ($5,800): While the Sabres have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league, O'Reilly has still been able to produce on a nightly basis at a discounted price. He has recorded a point in four of his last five, including three goals and two assists. The Blues have allowed 15 goals and 13 assists to centers over their last 10, putting O'Reilly in a great spot on Saturday.
Wing
Viktor Arvidsson, NSH vs NYR ($6,500): The Rangers' defensive struggles have already been mentioned, so no need to repeat them. Arvidsson has notched a goal in four of his last six appearances while adding two assists. Pairing the young Swede with Ryan Johansen makes for a high upside combo against the struggling Rangers, who are playing their second game in as many nights.
Alexander Steen, STL at BUF ($5,700): Steen has been on quite a run and looks to continue his production against the Sabres, who have allowed the third-most goals per game. The 24th pick from 2002 has tallied a goal in seven of his last 11 while adding four assists during this stretch. The Sabres have allowed the most fantasy points to left wingers over the last month — 16 goals and 13 assists over 10 contests — putting the Winnipeg-born forward in a favorable spot.
Cam Atkinson, CBJ at NYI ($5,500): Atkinson is currently riding a three-game point streak and faces a opponent with whom he's had plenty of success in the past. Over his last 11 against the Islanders, Atkinson has accounted for six goals and five assists. The Islanders have allowed 14 points, including six goals, over their last ten to right wingers.
Defense
Zach Werenski, CBJ at NYI ($5,200): Werenski is in a good spot against the Islanders, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to defensemen over the last month. The second-year pro has a goal in each of his last two against the Islanders and boasts 11 goals and 11 assists on the season.
Colton Parayko, STL at BUF ($4,800): Parayko predominantly plays second fiddle to Alex Pietrangelo on the Blues' blueline. The Sabres have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points — six goals and 20 assists — over the last eight outings. With a point in two of his last four, Parayko stands to be a great value option Saturday.
