On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy hockey managers to stream, roster or utilize in standard leagues and/or DFS games. Players and goalies highlighted for streaming in standard leagues are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues.
Rickard Rakell, C/LW/RW, WPG @ NYR (60% rostered) - FanDuel $5,800
When you think of Pittsburgh, Rakell is not the first and probably not in the top-five of names that first come to mind. That makes some sense due to the superstars and long-time Penguins playing for the franchise. In addition, he has had a rough 2025-26 campaign compared to others due to missing 20 games via injury. Rakell is making up for lost time, tallying six goals and nine assists in his last 12 games as the team looks to maintain playoff positioning.
Matthew Coronato, RW, CGY @ COL (7% rostered) - FanDuel $5,100
Coronato appeared to have found his form in his first full campaign last season, tallying 24 goals and 23 assists in 72 games. His 2025-26 has not gone as smoothly, as Coronato has had long stretches with little to no production. Coronato is doing his best to close the season strong, posting three goals and six assists over his last seven outings, including three power-play points.
Will Smith, C/LW/RW, SJ VS. STL (50% rostered) - FanDuel $5,700
Smith recently endured a six-game pointless streak, which contributed to San Jose falling out of the playoff race. He is trying to close the season strong, notching a pair of multi-point games in his last three appearances. Smith, skating on the Sharks' top line with Macklin Celebrini. has posted 21 goals and 49 points in 58 contests, exceeding the 45 points he tallied in 74 games last season as a rookie.
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