NHL DFS Expert Survey: Monday, December 15th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-12-15 17:34:02 Premium Content Part of the product RotoGrinders NHL Premium

Panarin of the Rangers

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NHL DFS today for the 12/15 main slate on DraftKings. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who Moneyball16 has as his top overall line stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering about TastefulTides’ favorite play for large-field tournaments? Read their thoughts below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Monday, December 15

Who is your favorite skater to spend up for in cash games?

Moneyball16: Nikita Kucherov
Joda: Artemi Panarin

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What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

Moneyball16: Single-entry tournaments – On a small slate where a ton of ownership will be on the Rangers, it is always viable to play the opposing goalie, Lukas Dostal, in lineups without Rangers in them. This will provide a ton of leverage on the field if he can come out of it with a good game, and he is a talented goalie going against a team that can stink it up, so a great game could be on the table. On top of that, the Ducks’ lines are very up in the air, but with this being one of the first games, I think there is a good chance you can pair a new and relatively unowned Ducks line with Dostal in this one.

Joda: Large-field tournaments are my preferred format tonight. The Rangers are my favorite team to target, as Anaheim’s play style continues to allow too many chances for their own good. One concern with the Rangers though, could be ownership going there, and Madison Square Garden has been more like a ghost town for goals for them. At home, they are averaging a pathetic 1.93 goals per game. My favorite pivot in tournaments is the Jets, who get to take on Ottawa’s poor penalty kill.

Who is your favorite play (when considering price, matchup, roster construction, etc.) on the board and why?

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