The Panthers and the Oilers are facing off in an exciting series, with Florida having a chance to sweep on Saturday night. The game starts at 8 p.m. EDT, and you have a salary cap of $55,000 to draft your five-player lineup on FanDuel. Your Captain will earn 1.5 times the points, so choose wisely.
For my Captain, I selected Aleksander Barkov from the Panthers. Barkov has been a key player for Florida, averaging over 21 minutes of ice time per game in the playoffs. He is not only a Selke winner but also the Panthers’ top scorer with 21 points this postseason.
In the utility slots, I picked Evan Bouchard from the Oilers. Bouchard has been getting plenty of ice time and opportunities to score, recording six shots in the last game. He is tied for second in playoff scoring with 28 points. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is another solid choice from Edmonton, especially on the power play where he has been a key contributor.
Sam Bennett from the Panthers has been on fire lately, with points in eight of his last nine games. Against a struggling goalie like Stuart Skinner, Bennett could continue his scoring streak. Gustav Forsling from Florida is also a good pick, as he plays a strong defensive role and has contributed offensively as well.
It’s important to note that the recommendations in this article come from the author’s personal opinions and strategies. They may play in daily fantasy contests themselves, so their lineup choices may differ from their suggestions. Keep this in mind when setting up your own lineup for the game.