Fantasy Picks: Bruins worth targeting against Canucks

All season long, NHL.com's fantasy staff will provide daily picks for DraftKings NHL contests. These targets at each position can be used as a basis for your roster decision-making.

NOTE: These picks are for seven-game Saturday contests beginning at 7 p.m. ET
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Value pick: Nick Bonino, NSH ($3,300 vs DET):The Nashville Predators center scored his eighth goal of the season in their 4-3 loss against the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Bonino has been a reliable source of fantasy production lately with five points (one goal, four assists) and eight shots on goal in his past six games. He is centering a line with forwards Scott Hartnell ($3,000) and Calle Jarnkrok ($3,800). Bonino has 13 points (eight goals, five assists) in 24 home games this season (2.5 DraftKings points per game). He will look to add to his home totals on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings (8 p.m. ET; FS-TN, FS-D, NHL.TV).
Spend up for: Patrice Bergeron, BOS ($7,600 at VAN):The Boston Bruins center scored two goals in their 5-2 win against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, extending his point streak to four games. Bergeron has seven points (five goals, two assists) on his scoring streak and has 12 points (eight goals, four assists) (5.9 DraftKings points per game) in his past 10 games. He has four points (one goal, three assists) and six SOG in one game against the Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET; SN, SN360, NESN, NHL.TV) this season.

<>WINGValue pick: Alex DeBrincat, CHI ($4,400 vs WSH): The Chicago Blackhawks wing extended his point streak to three games with one assist in their 3-2 loss against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. DeBrincat has 10 points (seven goals, three assists), including four power-play point and 38 SOG in his past 10 games. He is skating on their third line with forwards Ryan Hartman ($3,200) and Patrick Sharp ($3,200). DeBrincat's 38 points (21 goals, 17 assists) are tied with Boston Bruin's forward Danton Heinen for fifth in rookie scoring. DeBrincat will look to continue his point streak against the Washington Capitals (8:30 p.m. ET; WGN, NBCSWA, NHL.TV).Spend up for: Nikita Kucherov, TBL ($6,400 vs NJD): The Tampa Bay Lightning wing extended his point streak to five games with one goal and three assists in their 4-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Kucherov has 10 points (four goals, six assists), five PPP and 25 SOG on his scoring streak and has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists; 5.5 DraftKings points per game) in his past 10 games overall. He will have a favorable matchup on Saturday against goaltender Eddie Lack of the New Jersey Devils (7 p.m. ET; SUN, MSG+, NHL.TV).Video: TBL@TOR: Kucherov sweeps home shot from the slotDEFENSEValue pick: Charlie McAvoy, BOS ($4,100 at VAN): The Boston Bruins rookie defenseman snapped a six-game pointless drought with an assist in their win against the Flames on Tuesday. McAvoy has a favorable matchup against the Canucks on Saturday (10 p.m. ET; SN, SN360, NESN, NHL.TV). He has one assist, two blocked shots and two SOG in one game against the Canucks. McAvoy has 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) and is averaging 2.4 DraftKings points per game in 24 road games.Spend up for: Aaron Ekblad, FLA ($5,200 at CGY): The Florida Panthers defenseman extended his point streak to five games with a power-play assist in their 4-3 win against the Canucks on Wednesday. Ekblad has seven points (three goals, four assists) and 15 SOG during his scoring streak (5.3 DraftKings points per game). He had three blocked shots and four SOG (3.5 DraftKings points) in one game against the Flames (10 p.m. ET; CITY, SNW, FS-F, NHL.TV) this season.Video: WPG@BOS: McAvoy wires in SO winner on birthdayGOALTENDERValue pick: Frederik Andersen, TOR ($7,700 at PIT): The Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender extended his winning streak to four games on Wednesday during their 6-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He stopped 54 of 57 shots faced (.947 save percentage; 10.8 DraftKings points). Andersen is 7-2-0 with a 2.61 goals against average and .924 save percentage in his past 10 games and is tied for third in the League with Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne in wins (29). Andersen stopped 33 of 36 shots faced in a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 9.Video: CBJ@TOR: Andersen posts a career-high 54 saves in winCheck out DraftKings.com to play 1-Day Fantasy Hockey today. Entering is quick and simple: sign up for one free entry with first deposit (min $5) into a $3 1-Day Fantasy Hockey contest and set your lineup, catch the games and win!vFor entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. Available to play for free. Not a gambling website. See www.ncrg.org ( LINK: http://www.ncrg.org ) for information regarding responsible gaming. Must be at least 18 years or older. Higher age limits may apply in some states. Residents of AL, AZ, GA, HI, ID, IA, LA, MT, NV and WA not eligible to play in paid contests. Offered in IL and TX pending litigation. Void where prohibited. See www.draftkings.com/help/terms for details.