Players to target: Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou, and Mike Green
We may seem like a broken record recommending this line, but they keep getting great matchups and have come through for DFS purposes more times than not. The Larkin/Athanasiou line has a 59.2 Corsi For percentage and 65.8 expected Goals For percentage, and they should avoid the top line for the Buffalo Sabres.
Detroit scored 5 power play goals in their last game, and even though we shouldn't expect that, we should expect at least some success at 5-on-4 tonight. The Sabres have an average penalty kill (81.1%), while the Detroit Red Wings are tied for the fifth-best power play in the NHL. Add in the fact that the players listed have 4 points in their last three games, and you've got yourself a great stack against a poor defensive team.
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