There are nine games on the slate for the NHL on Tuesday, so naturally we have a mix of high-quality squads and some of the dregs of the league in action. I’ve sifted through the 18 teams and landed on these guys as my players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups.
GOALIE
Igor Shesterkin, NYR at SAN ($34): Shesterkin just can’t find any consistency this season. I look through his game log and I see vintage performances and disappointing outings littered throughout. However, any goalie worth their salt can handle this matchup. The Sharks are last in goals and shots on net per game, and they are also on the second leg of a back-to-back.
GOALIE TO AVOID
Jake Oettinger, DAL at DET ($35): Oettinger’s tough-luck season continues, as his return from injury was swiftly followed by him missing a start with an illness, though he served as Scott Wedgewood‘s backup so he’s in line to start Tuesday. Unfortunately, he’ll be on the road against the Red Wings. Dallas‘ offense is strong, comfortably third in the NHL in goals per game, but Detroit is in the mix of the teams in fourth through seventh that are neck-and-neck with one another.
CENTER
Morgan Frost, PHI vs. TAM ($19): Since missing a game, Frost has tallied nine points in nine games, and put 21 shots on net as well. He’s serving as a second-line center and gets to play next to Joel Farabee and Cam Atkinson, who are both having solid campaigns. Andrei Vasilevskiy has yet to round into form after his injury, as he has a 2.83 GAA and .901 save percentage.
CENTER TO AVOID
Tomas Hertl, SAN vs. NYR ($16): While Hertl may now also have Logan Couture around to help shoulder the load, they both play center, so time together aside from the power play will be limited. The Sharks also happen to be on the second leg of a back-to-back Tuesday. New York has a 2.83 GAA, top 10 in the NHL, and has also held opponents to shots on net on per game.
WING
Chris Kreider, NYR at SAN ($24): Kreider having 22 goals in 46 games is no surprise, but he’s supplemented those goals with 21 assists, unusual for him. He’s also notched 16 points with the extra man. The Sharks are last in GAA and penalty-kill percentage, making this a great matchup for Kreider.
Warren Foegele, EDM vs. CLM ($21): When a team goes on a tear like the Oilers have, it takes more than just one player to make it happen. Skating next to Leon Draisaitl, Foegele has 14 points over his last 14 games. Not only that, but he’s put 44 shots on net in that time, and his 11.4…