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.