Fantasy Hockey Week Preview: Key Players to Target This Week #3
Brock Nelson — Consistent Scoring & Offensive Role Team: Colorado Avalanche – C Why he’s great this week: Nelson has been a steady point producer recently, with multiple goals and assists over his last stretch of games. He’s been especially effective lately, putting up ~13 points in his last 11 games after a slow start. He plays top-6 minutes every night, often on the second line with offensive upside — and gets chances on the power play too. Nelson is also contributing peripheral stats (shots on goal, blocked shots) which matter in DFS Mason Marchment — Hot Streak & Big Volume Team: Columbus Blue Jackets – LW Why he’s great this week: Marchment just had a hat trick and an assist, dominating a game and showing he can explode for big fantasy points. He was recently activated off injured reserve and immediately resumed a top-line role between Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko, which gives him a strong opportunity profile (shots, scoring, power play). Over his most recent games, Marchment’s production per game has been trending up significantly, making him a high-upside DFS play while he’s riding that momentum. Brock Faber — Defenseman Doing It All Team: Minnesota Wild – D Why he’s great this week: Faber has been super active offensively for a blueliner — scoring goals, assists, and consistently generating shots from the point. He’s seeing top-pair and significant power-play minutes, which boosts his DFS scoring potential thanks to minutes, shots, blocked shots, and occasional points. Recent boxscore action shows multiple multi-point games and constant peripheral contributions (shots and blocks), which are huge in DFS scoring. Quick DFS Strategy Notes Nelson gives you stable scoring and peripheral stats — great in both cash games and tournaments. Marchment is a high-ceiling boom guy — perfect if you’re chasing big points/semi-risk play. Faber is a point contribution + peripheral monster from defense — excellent value relative to salary.