NHL
5 Matchups to Avoid in NHL DFS
Mikael Backlund and the Calgary Flames second line was great at limiting shots and scoring chances last year. What other matchups should we avoid in NHL DFS?

Anaheim Ducks

Matchup to Avoid: Patrick Eaves, Ryan Getzlaf, and Rickard Rakell

It looks like this line will be intact for the start of the 2017-18 season, and that's bad news for whichever line gets to face them. In over 100 minutes of ice time together, they capped opposing lines to the tune of a 62.2 Corsi For percentage and 44.6 Corsi Against per 60 minutes. They also posted 0.54 expected Goals Against per 60 minutes at home, a truly remarkable number.

Like the Bergeron line, these numbers are daunting for opposing offenses, which is something DFS players should take notice of. Fading their probable matchup -- especially in home games -- is a good idea.

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