Top FanDuel NHL Plays & DFS Picks Today — February 18, 2026
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Sign Up Today →Goalie confirmations and power-play assignments are the key inputs for NHL DFS. Our projections evaluate every player on FanDuel's NHL main slate — below are today's top 5 projected plays at each position to anchor your FD hockey lineups.
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How We Pick Today's Best FanDuel NHL DFS Plays
Our best FanDuel NHL picks today are built on a projection model that analyzes line combinations, power-play units, goalie matchups, and scoring environment data. Every player on the FanDuel main slate is evaluated by projected fantasy points and salary-adjusted value, so the plays above represent the strongest options at each position for your FanDuel NHL lineup today.
These FanDuel NHL DFS picks are updated as starting goalie confirmations roll in, line combinations are adjusted during warmups, and late scratches change the slate. In hockey, goalie confirmation is the single most important piece of pre-lock information—it affects both the goalie position and every skater's projected environment. Our model reacts to these confirmations so your FanDuel NHL daily fantasy picks are always built on the latest data.
FanDuel NHL Lineup Strategy for Today
Building the best FanDuel NHL lineup today means understanding FanDuel's scoring system, nine-player roster with a utility spot, and how line stacking drives ceiling. FanDuel rewards goals, assists, shots on goal, and blocked shots, making top-line forwards on the power play the most valuable assets on any slate. Stacking two or three skaters from the same line creates correlated upside that's essential for tournament play.
The best FanDuel NHL DFS plays often come from games with high projected totals where both teams are expected to score. Our value column highlights FanDuel NHL value picks whose projections outpace their salary, helping you find the salary relief needed to roster premium top-line forwards and starting goalies with high win probabilities.
Why Use Our FanDuel NHL DFS Cheat Sheet?
This FanDuel NHL DFS cheat sheet is driven by the same engine behind our FTA+ optimizer. Full subscribers access lineup generation with line-stacking tools, ownership projections, and goalie-filtered builds. This free page shows today's top projected plays at every position—a preview of the data that helps FTA+ users build winning FanDuel NHL daily fantasy lineups night after night.
Whether you play cash games or chase GPP upside, knowing the top FanDuel NHL players today is where every lineup starts. Use these projections to identify your goalie, core skaters, and value plays, then explore line stacking and ownership leverage through FTA+. Our projections are validated against completed slates throughout the season, making this one of the most reliable free tools for FanDuel NHL picks and predictions.