NHL Grind Down: Friday, November 3rd

by Ben (benwell311) Last Updated 2017-11-04 01:09:16 Premium Content Part of the product SimLabs+

The RotoGrinders NHL Grind Down article will give you an in-depth analysis into the NHL schedule. This article will break down the numbers for every single game and give you analysis on which trends you can exploit. While matchups are a major factor in daily fantasy hockey there are plenty of other factors to consider such as injuries, salaries, and more.

The analysis should point you in the right direction, but it is still up to you to decipher the information and make your own selections. Hockey is an extremely high variance sport. The best choice is not always the right choice but following the trends will win you money over time.

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Stackability Rating System (Offense):

Green : Friendly matchup at 5v5 and/or on the power play; multiple lines worth stacking
Yellow : Line specific matchup at 5v5 and/or friendly power play matchup
Orange : Stacking is best left for GPPs, secondary scoring units and/or power play in tough matchup
Red : Difficult 5v5 and/or power play matchup, stacking not advisable

Stackability Rating System (Goalies):

Green : Goalie has a plus draw and is playable in all formats
Yellow : There is risk at 5v5 or the penalty kill; iffy for cash games and better for GPPs
Orange : Realistic risk at 5v5 and the penalty kill; not advisable in cash games but viable in GPPs
Red : Elevated risk in all situations and not a recommend crease to chase

New Jersey Devils at Edmonton Oilers

New Jersey Devils					Edmonton Oilers
			Cory Schneider					Cam Talbot
			Record					Record
			9-2-0					3-7-1
Stats	GF/GP	GA/GP	PP%	PK%	Stats	GF/GP	GA/GP	PP%	PK%
Team Stats	3.64	2.82	26.83	81.13	Team Stats	2.18	3.27	13.16	68.29

Devils Offensive Outlook

5v5 (adj) (11 games): 55.17 CF/60 (22) | 62.52 CA/60 (6) | 2.44 xGF/60 (13) | 2.59 xGA/60 (6)

New Jersey’s second game in the Western Canada swing will be another defensive challenge, much like the Vancouver Canucks were. The Devils pulled through, though it was a high-event game and outside of Taylor Hall the freight wasn’t paid. This is likely to be the story again tonight, especially if Marcus Johansson joins Kyle Palmieri on the shelf. Edmonton has allowed a fair number of shot attempts but have been stingy in allowing quality shot attempts and scoring chances.

The usual problems with the Devils is now exacerbated with Johansson out. We’re not full Minnesota Wild here, but the forward group falls off fast after the first line.

Taylor Hall, of course, is quite familiar with the Oilers, though this squad is playing much differently than it did in his days in Edmonton. Hall, Nico Hischier, and Drew Stafford are New Jersey’s best bet for offense. They should draw out against Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the second line. This matchup isn’t poor, necessarily, as Nugent-Hopkins isn’t a shutdown center. The shot attempts should be there but the scoring chances may not be. Hall in particular will be highly owned tonight.

The Devils’ second line is a shell of what it should be with Kyle Palmieri and likely Marcus Johansson out. That leaves Adam Henrique centering Jesper Bratt and either Johansson or Brian Gibbons / Jimmy Hayes. He could also play with Hall a bit. Either way, this isn’t a great spot for Henrique and the second line as they will likely see plenty of Connor McDavid and Edmonton’s top line.

Pavel Zacha loses a ton of value playing on the third line away from the top talent, but on a two game slate, Zacha and linemate Jimmy Hayes offer tournament appeal. The third member of this line, Brian Gibbons, is playing way over his head but does have five goals (seven points) on the year. Speed merchant Miles Wood is another tournament options, as his quickness should give Edmonton’s depth problems and he sports an impressive 16.67 iCF/60 (in limited minutes).