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The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues or for daily fantasy games.
Dylan Cozens, C, OTT vs. CAR (42% rostered)
If Cozens is not rested for this game, he should see increased usage, potentially as their top center. He scored two power-play assists against the Hawks in their previous game and provides shots, faceoff wins and hits.
Evgeni Malkin, C/LW, PIT vs. WSH (41% rostered)
The Caps generally bring out the best in Malkin, who has 81 points in 65 career games against them, including three points in three games this season. Whether or not the veteran is motivated enough to play well in a meaningless game, however, is a different story, though it may be offset by some uncharacteristically poor defense and goaltending from the Caps. In terms of streaming options for high-upside offensive players, Malkin’s one of the best for Thursday.
Adam Fantilli, C, CBJ vs. NYI (32% rostered)
Fantilli scored his 30th goal last game and he’s red-hot with a three-game goals streak. His scoring pace will likely continue against a very bad team, with Fantilli scoring a goal against them already earlier this season. His minutes have been somewhat limited playing behind Sean Monahan, but it hasn’t hindered his production at all.
Will Cuylle, LW/RW, NYR vs. TB (30% rostered)
Cuylle’s a good option for managers looking for hits and goals, though I suspect it’ll be a more subdued game than usual since the Lightning likely aren’t interested in engaging in any shenanigans as they prep for the playoffs. Cuylle’s on a four-game points streak with five points and 14 hits.
Marco Kasper, C/LW, DET at TOR (16% rostered)
A strong finish to the season – Kasper has four points, 13 shots and 19 faceoff wins entering Thursday’s game against the Leafs – would cement him as their No. 2 center going into next season. With the Leafs likely resting players, this presents some good opportunities for Kasper to score points in a meaningless game for both teams. Kasper has averaged over 18 minutes in his past three games and should get ample ice time again.
Jackons Blake, RW, CAR at OTT (9% rostered)
Blake may draw back into the lineup after getting some rest on Wednesday with the Canes playing back-to-back. If Blake plays, look for him to play top-six minutes with power play, and he’s one of the Canes’ more underrated scoring threats. He’s scored 17 goals this season, six of which have come in his past nine games.
Matt Coronato, RW, CGY at LA (8% rostered)
Coronato’s red-hot for the Flames with a six-game points streak heading into the finale. The Flames were eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday but Coronato is auditioning for a top-six role for next season – if he hasn’t been pencilled in already – and will surely get plenty of minutes. The Kings will likely rest some top players for the upcoming playoffs.
Conor Geekie, C, TB at NYR (1% rostered)
The Lightning are a veteran team so they will likely sit out players or at least spread out the minutes to ensure they’re fresh for the playoffs. Geekie is one player who may see increased minutes, and he’s carrying a two-game goals streak into the season finale since being called up from the minors. Geekie should be plenty motivated as he auditions for next season.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C, CAR at OTT (1% rostered)
Assuming Sebastian Aho is rested for the second straight game, based on the Canes’ Wednesday lineup, look for Kotkaniemi to see increased minutes. He recently returned to the lineup after a four-game absence, and the Canes will need to get him up to speed with the playoffs right around the corner. Kotkaniemi is a low-upside fantasy player who posts too many zeroes across the board too often, but the gamble is a spike in production with more ice time and better-than-usual linemates in the top six.
Nick Robertson, LW/RW, TOR vs. DET (1% rostered)
Assuming the Leafs rest some of their vets, Robertson will likely stay in the lineup and see increased minutes to see if he can make the Game 1 roster for the playoffs. Robertson has upside due to his offensive talents, but often gets limited minutes because of deficiencies in the other areas of his game. In a meaningless game, Robertson might get additional looks, and he’s coming off a game where he scored his 15th goal of the season and extended his streak of having at least two shots on goal to four games.
Alex Turcotte, C/LW, LA vs. CGY (0% rostered)
Turcotte had the good fortune of filing in on the Kings’ top line with Anze Kopitar sitting out for rest. Should the Kings do something similar and rotate other veterans out of their lineup for rest, one of them might be Phillip Danault, which again opens up an opportunity for Turcotte to skate with top-six wingers. His ice time will be limited due to his inexperience, but he did manage a goal and an assist filling in for Kopitar last game.
Darren Raddysh, D, TB at NYR (9% rostered)
This is a meaningless game for the Lightning and the expectation is they will rest some veterans. Raddysh, however, will likely dress, and his versatility allows him to potentially play increased minutes. He played 17:52, the most in nearly a month, and scored a goal in his previous game against the Panthers.
K’Andre Miller, D, TB vs. NYR (7% rostered)
Miller’s one of the players who’s likely safe from an unexpected roster overhaul this summer. He’s finishing the season on a strong note with three assists in his past three games and provides a modest amount of hits and blocks.
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