Fantasy owners usually can expect some players to produce at higher rates in the Stanley Cup Playoffs compared to the regular season. This first round was no different.
With data provided by DraftKings, we've been able to identify players that rose to the occasion in the opening round. The list has been narrowed down to players who have increased their DraftKings points per game average by at least .70 compared to their regular-season rates. Their average must have been at least 2.3 DraftKings points per game in the first round, and each player must have played at least half of their respective team's playoff games.
Be sure to use this list and
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for DraftKings NHL games through the end of the conference finals as a basis for your roster decision-making.
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