A two-game Wednesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs includes the top two teams from the Pacific Division in the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers facing off in Game 1 of their second-round series, and the Florida Panthers trying to even their series at one game each against the Boston Bruins in Game 2.
Our AI-powered dfsPro projections have discovered some important low-profile good choices playing in Wednesday’s games to help daily fantasy managers complete their rosters and stay under the salary cap.
Let’s check out some of our model’s top good choices for today’s playoff games!
Top Good Choices: Offense
Pavel Zacha (LW – Boston Bruins, $4,300 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.34, A: 0.28, S: 1.72, BLK: 0.5
Bruins forward Pavel Zacha was mostly unseen during Boston’s first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he recorded his first multi-point game of the playoffs with two assists in Game 1 against the Panthers Monday. Our model predicts that he will again contribute in Game 2, with a 7% increase over his usual goal-scoring potential.
Kyle Okposo (RW – Florida Panthers, $2,500 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.17, A: 0.23, S: 1.28, BLK: 0.33
Panthers winger Kyle Okposo got just over 22 minutes of total ice time over three games in Florida’s first-round series against the Lightning, but he played 9:40 in Game 1 against Boston. Our model projects that he will play nearly a full minute more in Game 2, and has a 41% increase in his potential to give at least one assist.
Pat Maroon (RW – Boston Bruins, $2,500 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.1, A: 0.1, S: 0.55, BLK: 0.37
While Bruins winger Pat Maroon may not be counted on for his offensive production – he has two assists in eight playoff games – he has high potential as a defensive forward. Our model predicts a 13% increase over his usual blocked shots and a nearly 200% increase in his potential to steal the puck in Game 2 against the Panthers.
Top Good Choices: Defense
Gustav Forsling (LD – Florida Panthers, $4,000 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.3, A: 0.41, S: 2.3, BLK: 1.69
Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, who is also featured in Heavy’s NHL player props today, adds defensive strength with significant offensive potential. Our model predicts that he will outperform his usual performance in all areas, from points to stealing the puck to blocked shots. Forsling is also expected to play significant ice time, close to his average of 22:09 per game.
Filip Hronek (LD – Vancouver Canucks, $3,600 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.16, A: 0.38, S: 1.85, BLK: 1.04
Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek has yet to score a point during these playoffs, so don’t rely on him as a primary source of scoring from the defense. However, paired with superstar Quinn Hughes, a puck-moving defenseman like Hronek who is strong in transition has lots of potential. Our model predicts that his potential to steal the puck will more than quadruple in Game 1 against the Oilers.
Tyler Myers (RD – Vancouver Canucks, $3,400 on DraftKings)
dfsPro Forecast: G: 0.15, A: 0.28, S: 1.38, BLK: 1.22
Another important member of Vancouver’s defense is Tyler Myers, whose large 6-foot-8 body was very helpful when he blocked the most shots for the team with 14 in six games during the Canucks’ first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators. The Canucks will probably depend on Myers and the rest of their defense to help stop the Oilers’ high-scoring offense by blocking shots and taking the puck away from opposing players.
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