Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/26/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Andrew Lennox's top DraftKings and FanDuel NHL DFS plays and research for February 26th, 2023, including DFS analysis for goalies, power plays, and stacks.

Greetings, RotoBallers! We've got a packed schedule today with seven exciting games on the horizon. As the day progresses, there are several intriguing matchups to watch. I'm here to help you navigate today's Sunday schedule and find potential goal-scorers for your DFS lineups.

Each game carries more weight, with the playoffs around the corner. That makes this seven-game slate so important, with high stakes on the line. So let's team up and delve into this slate on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Today I am sharing my expert picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on February 26th, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel. The games will begin at 1:00 PM EST, so check out my lineup suggestions and utilize our NHL tools, such as the Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets. If you have any questions about the upcoming slate, please get in touch with me on Twitter.

NHL DFS Analysis and Picks for 2/26/23

With the trade deadline on March 3rd fast approaching, the NHL trade market is heating up. In addition, be aware there could be last-minute scratches, so keeping track of the latest team news and updates leading up to the games is essential.

Vegas Odds for the Day

NHL DFS Goalies

Filip Gustavsson- DK $8.3K | FD $8.0K

Opponent - Columbus Blue Jackets

Gustavsson provided a solid performance in his last start on Friday against Toronto, only allowing two goals on 22 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss. The Swedish netminder is 5-2-2 in his previous ten outings, where he has made 264 saves on 282 opponents' shots. He sports a 15-8-3 record with a .933 save percentage and a 2.11 goals-against-average. Minnesota is hosting Columbus, who is in the second half of back-to-back games after defeating the Oilers 6-5 on Saturday. Scoring six goals in the game is rare for the Blue Jackets, who rank near the bottom of the league in Goals For Per 60 at 2.50.

Others To Consider: Juuse Saros (DK $8.5K | FD $8.3K), Connor Hellebuyck (DK $7.5K | FD $8.0K)

NHL DFS Centers

Tage Thompson -DK $8.1K | FD $10.2K

Opponent - Washington Capitals 

Tage Thompson will have an opportunity to shine on Sunday, going up against the Washington Capitals, who are 3-7-0 in their last ten contests. The Buffalo centerman recorded three assists in Friday's 3-1 win over Florida. While centering the Sabres top line with Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner on the wings, Thompson has netted six goals and six assists in the last ten games. He's already logged a hat trick and added an assist when Buffalo met Washington on January 20th. The Capitals give up an average of 30.3 Shots Against Per 60.

Anze Kopitar -DK $5.8K | FD $6.8K

Opponent - New York Rangers

When Los Angeles takes on the New York Rangers, 35-year-old veteran Anze Kopitar presents as a great value pick at the center position on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Kopitar's salary is significantly lower compared to other top-notch centers like Auston Matthews and Tage Thompson. Over the past ten games, the centerman has posted six goals, eight assists, and 17 shots. He's also contributed in other ways logging nine hits and 14 blocked shots. Meanwhile, the Rangers have lost four consecutive games and have given 17 goals in the process.

Others To Consider: Brayden Point (DK $6.8K | FD $8.6K), Mika Zebanejad (DK $7.0K| FD $8.3K)

NHL DFS Wings

William Nylander -DK $7.3K | FD $9.0K

Opponent - Seattle Kraken

William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs collected the game-winning goal and an assist in a 2-1 overtime win over Minnesota on Friday. Nylander has points in six of the last seven contests and heads Toronto's high-powered offense in goals with 33. Toronto will be going up against Seattle, who has had a great season, but they sit in the middle of the pack allowing 3.13 Goals Against Per 60.

Kevin Fiala -DK $6.5K| FD $9.5K 

Opponent - New York Rangers

Kevin Fiala of Los Angeles is an excellent option at the wing as they face off against New York on Sunday. Fiala has recorded an impressive four goals and eight assists in the last ten contests. No matter who Los Angeles plays, the winger likes shooting the puck, as he has 131 shots on goal this season, while New York allows 32.25 Shots Against Per 60.

Others To Consider: Nikkita Kucherov (DK $8.2K | FD $8.7K), Clayton Keller (DK $6.6K| FD $7.2K)

NHL DFS Defensemen

Josh Morrissey- DK $6.1 | FD $7.5K

Opponent - New York Islanders

Thursday, Winnipeg suffered an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche. Josh Morrissey was a minus-2,  with two hits and two blocked shots. However, the defenseman has been productive all season, notching 11 goals and four assists in 59 games. Winnipeg has a challenging task Sunday, but the Islanders are coming off a 3-2 loss on Friday to Los Angeles. Should the Jets get some power play time, Morrissey has been deadly with the man advantage, logging one goal and 24 assists. New York is on the high end of allowing shots with 31.85 Shots Against Per 60.

Noah Dobson- DK 5.9K | FD $6.6K

Opponent - Winnipeg Jets

Look at Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders as a defenseman when building your Sunday lineup. Dobson has been producing consistently for the last ten games, recording two goals and seven assists. He has a prime opportunity to continue to pick points when facing off against Winnipeg, as he scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Adam Fox (DK $6.5K | FD $7.1K), Roman Josi (DK $9.0K | FD $8.5K)

Stacks of the Day

• BUF PP1: Skinner-Thompson-Dahlin
• TOR PP1: Nylander-Matthews-Marne
• TBL PP1: Point-Kucherov-Hedman

That's all for today, good luck with your lineups, and thank you for choosing RotoBaller for your NHL DFS needs! Now win some money!