We have a full slate tonight with 11 games. Lots of playoff storylines. This is the type of night that NHL fans look forward to.

And as NHL DFS players late in March, these are the type of slates we want to take advantage of with limited amount of action remaining in the season.

Playoff implications will keep some of the scoring in these games low, so goaltenders can be leaned on more heavily than earlier in the season. As for forwards? Stick to the tried and true method of targeting players who shoot the puck most often. They will bring you the guaranteed points and lead to the best opportunities for fantasy points.

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Let’s sort through tonight’s matchup and see where the points will come from!

7 p.m. Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins

Of all the games tonight, this might be the biggest.

The Atlantic Division is up for grabs with Tampa and Florida tied with 89 points and Boston 3 back at 86. Boston also has played one more game than the other two. The Bruins need this game badly if they’re going to have any chance at home ice advantage.

Recent history is not in Boston’s favor, as they’ve lost 4 in a row. Florida has also cooled off with 2 straight losses. This game will break one of the streaks and, and the winning team will contend for a division title. The loser will drop to a third place division finish, or maybe worse.

Florida is my pick here. They’ve been competing for the Divison all year while Boston only became a contender during a hot February. The Panthers are also 18-14-4 on the road while Boston is just 16-16-5 at home.

Roberto is already confirmed as the starter and is a great play in all formats, especially when considering the Bruins played last night in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Also in play is the Panthers top line of Jonathan Huberdeau, Alex Barkov and Jaromir Jagr. Jagr is still leading the team in points with 55 through 70 games, and he will finish strong while the Panthers enter the playoffs ready to make a run.

7 p.m. New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins

This is where a lot of the offense will be focused in DFS lineups tonight. We have the hottest team in the NHL, with one of the hottest scorers in the game, playing against a weak team with a third string goalie in net.

The Penguins have won 6 straight and Sidney Crosby has 20 points over his current 12 game scoring streak. Crosby is a play in all formats and is worth the salary he carries tonight. On his wing is Chris Kunitz who has 3 goals and 4 points over the last 4 games. The other winger is Patric Hornqvist.

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is also a play in all formats, scoring almost a point per game this year with 55 through 62.

If you’re looking for a nice contrarian sweat, Devante Smith-Pelly has 10 points in 9 games since arriving at the deadline. He’s playing on the top line with Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi. I wouldn’t expect them to put up big numbers when you consider their opponent, but should the Devils surprise some people tonight, it will be this line and they’ll be less than 1% owned in GPPs.

7 p.m. Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets

Two teams outside the playoff line is usually the better bet for goal scoring at this time of year. This game jumps out to me as one with potential for goals. They won’t mean anything in the NHL standings, but they could mean a lot to you in your DFS leagues.

Columbus is such a confusing team. They are one of those squads that seem to play to the level of their opponents. They had an incredible come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday, but the game prior was a 2-1 loss to the Devils.

Tonight they get a beat up Hurricanes team that is 3-3-4 in their last 10. Columbus can score goals and anybody in their top 6 can be the one providing them on any given night. On Tuesday, Boone Jenner was the best player on the ice, scoring a goal in regulation and finishing off the shootout with a stunner to win the game.

He’s playing on a line with Brandon Saad and Oliver Bjorkstrand. They make a very solid GPP play tonight. They also see the PP1 minutes together.

Also garnering consideration tonight is the top line of Matt Calvert, Brandon Dubinsky and Cam Atkinson as well as goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. He has been impressive since his return from injury and is capable of seeing a lot of rubber and coming away with a low scoring win.

For Carolina, Joakim Nordstrom, Elias Lindholm, and Jordan Staal are the best bet for GPP play. Lindholm and Staal play on the PP1 unit along with defenseman Noah Hanifin, who should be a cheap option for a PP QB.

7:30 p.m. Anaheim Ducks at Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto picked a terrible time to play their best hockey of the year. They’ve won two in a row and are 5-4-1 in their last 10. By comparison the Ducks are 5-4-1 in their last 10.

The Ducks have been very reliable lately with scoring out of their first and third lines. But the Leafs have been almost as reliable as a contrarian play when needed this year. I can’t believe I just said that.

But the truth of the matter is their 13-14-9 at home this year, which isn’t terrible when you consider they’ve sat in last place all season.

19 year old center William Nylander has 5 points in his last 2 games for Toronto. He’s a very solid GPP option and borderline cash play if you need to save some salary. He’s playing on a line with Zach Hymen and P.A. Parenteau.

Parenteau also has 5 points in his last 5 games and is the Leafs leading scorer this year with 18 goals and 37 points this year.

For the Ducks, we’ve already covered where the scoring has been coming from, and they’re in a dog fight for the Pacific Division.

You’ve got to love the way that the line of Ryan Kesler, Jakub Silverberg and Andrew Cogliano is playing. Silverberg has 8 points in the last 5 games, and Kesler has added 7 over the same span. They’re still a great GPP play.

For cash formats I would go with the even more reliable first line of Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Brandon Pirri. Getzlaf has turned an unproductive first half into a decent season as he now has 56 points through 67 games to lead the Ducks. Perry has hit the 30 goal plateau and added 23 assists for 53 points.

This is a great matchup for the Ducks regardless of the recent play history. They play a physical game that the Leafs youngsters might not be used to yet at the NHL level. Take advantage of this and get some Anaheim into your lineup tonight.

7:30 p.m. Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings need a win to keep pace in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race. Tonight is a good chance for them to pick up some much needed points despite their recent 4-6 record in their last 10 games.

The Habs are 14-20-3 on the road and still playing without just about all of their starters. Go check out their roster on NHL Daily Face-off, there’s at least 10 players on the injury list.

What this means for the Wings is, if they can’t find a way to pull out 2 points tonight, they don’t deserve a playoff berth.

Look for scoring out of the Detroit top line of Justin Abdelkader, Henrik Zetterberg, and Dylan Larkin. They’re a solid play in all formats tonight considering the matchup.

Also getting consideration should be Pavel Datsyuk. He has 43 points in the last 57 games, and 5 over the last 4. He makes a great standalone, but also has an intriguing line stack with Tomas Tatar and Anthony Mantha.

8 p.m. Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets

This is another game where the playoff team should come out on top, as the Kings need the two points to stay at the top of the Pacific Division. They’ve lost their last two, but they’re 6-3-1 in their last 10 games to shoot themselves up the standings.

Anze Kopitar is probably one of the most underrated players in the NHL. I know that’s a bold statement from how well-known he is amongst hockey fans and the two Stanley Cup championships LA has won during his tenure. But it’s the little things that are under-appreciated in Kopitar’s game. His skill set is so well-rounded that there might not be one flaw. He’s once again putting up solid numbers, leading LA with 67 points in 72 games. He also has 7 points in the last 5 games, and he’s playing on the top line with Milan Lucic and Tyler Toffoli. They’re a safe play in all formats.

Also a good play tonight is Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. He has 47 points through 73 games this year and runs the PP1 with another defenseman, Jake Muzzin. Muzzin is slightly cheaper than Doughty, and makes an effective pivot at 38 points this year.

One more play out of LA tonight is the always effective Jeff Carter. He’s having a “down year” by his own standards with 18 goals. But he’s added 33 assists for 51 points in 68 games. He also leads the Kings in shots with 206, including 6 in LA’s last game. He’s a solid standalone play because he sees the PP1 away from his even strength line mates, Kyle Clifford and Dustin Brown.

8 p.m. Calgary Flames at Minnesota Wild

The Wild have won 3 straight and are 6-3-1 in their last 10. They currently hold a 1 point lead over the Avalanche for the last Wild Card spot in the West, so they will desperately need the points tonight.

Fortunately for Minnesota, they get the better matchup tonight, taking on a Calgary team that’s 11-21-3 on the road this year and too far out of the playoff race to match their desperation.

I probably wouldn’t lean on the Wild forwards for DFS points tonight, but should Devan Dubnyk get the start, he’s a great play in all formats tonight.

Last week, we discussed how Dubnyk would need to find his 2015 magic to get the team back into the playoffs. He’s delivering on his end, winning his last 3 starts, allowing only 5 goals, and grabbing the extra point in two shootouts along the way. His most recent win, a 2-1 decision over the Kings, was his most impressive yet as he stopped 38 of the 39 shots sent his way.

I will say that Minnesota defenseman Ryan Suter is still a great play in all formats, as he is one of the best PP QB’s in the league and logs big minutes, almost 30 a night. Against LA he took 34 shifts for 30 minutes and 11 seconds on the ice with a power play assist. He’s a rock on the back end and can benefit your lineup as well.

8 p.m. Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators

Vancouver is atrocious at the moment, losing their last 5 games in a row. This team will probably be disbanded this offseason, as a long overdue rebuild is in the works.

For now, they’ve still got 10 games to play, one of which is tonight against a hot Nashville team, 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.

The scoring on this team has shifted back to the top line of James Neal, Ryan Johansen and Calle Jarnkrok. Neal has 5 goals and 7 points over the last 4 games, Johansen has added 2 goals and 6 points over the same span. As for Jarnkrok, he’s benefitted from the top line minutes with 4 assists over the last 4 games. They’re a solid play in all formats tonight.

You all know my achilles heel this year has been trying to decide between Roman Josi and Shea Weber with my Nashville stacks. I think I’ve finally landed on Josi with 9 games left on the Preds schedule. He’s having the better year with 53 points through 73 games. He’s also hot at the moment with 6 points in his last 5 games. If you have to choose, it’s probably best to go with Josi.

But then again, I’m hit or miss with these two so maybe just roster both. Weber has 17 goals on the year to Josi’s 12, and Weber’s 4 points over the last 5 are also consistent.

9 p.m. Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche

Two teams right on the playoff bubble but in separate conferences. This will be a fast game played with playoff-like intensity.

But that doesn’t always translate into goals.

The injury bug has hit the Avs at an inopportune time, as they might still be without Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon tonight. Make sure to check the practice reports to see if they slot back in, because they are offensive catalysts that Colorado relies heavily on.

There’s also a lot to like about the way the Flyers are playing right now, at 6-2-2 in their last 10. The top line of Wayne Simmonds, Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn is still consistently producing and are the top three scorers on the team. They also see all of the PP1 minutes along with Shayne Gostisbehere. All 4 are a play tonight in all formats.

The second line of Sam Gagner, Sean Couturier and Michael Raffl should get some consideration for GPP play. Couturier and Raffl each have 4 points in the last 5 games, and all 3 see PP2 minutes together.

A cheap standalone plug from Philly could be winger Matt Read. He also sees PP2 minutes and is a late game defensive sub for Gagner on the Couturier line. This means Read will be on the ice late, where if Philly has the lead, he will get looks at an empty net against a team that pulls the goalie earlier than most.

10 p.m. Dallas Stars at Arizona Coyotes

Dallas clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday with a 6-2 win over Chicago, while also giving themselves some breathing room in the Central Division with 97 points. The win knocked Chicago out of the race at 91 points, and now Dallas will turn their attention to holding off St. Louis, who are right on their heels at 95. All three teams have played 74 games. This will be a fun race to watch as we get to the finish line.

Dallas also will have to do this without Tyler Seguin who is shut down until the playoffs begin.

I know this will mostly shift everyone’s attention to Jamie Benn. And rightfully so, he’s second in the league with 82 points, and has 7 over his last 5 games. He’s definitely a play in all formats along with linemates Cody Eakin and Patrick Sharp.

But this is a deep offensive team. Fourth line center Vernon Fiddler had two goals in Tuesday’s win. I wouldn’t expect him to do this every night, but he could be an effective standalone plug as well.

Also, looking at the second line could prove to be beneficial. Jason Spezza has 4 points in the last 5 games, and Patrick Eaves has 2 goals in his last 2 games. They’re playing on a line with Valeri Nichushkin.

I know we all remember the game in February where the Yotes pulled out a 6-3 win and all of us who went contrarian with Max Domi’s line pulled out some solid cash.

This is not that same team. They have not played well down the stretch, they’re out of the playoff race, but they’re still capable of scoring goals.

Number one option should be defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larson. He returned on Tuesday with a 4-2 win over Edmonton. OEL had an assist and was on the ice for all 4 Coyotes goals. He makes the team better and jumpstarts the offense. He also leads the Yotes with 50 points this year. He’s a solid play in all formats.

At this point this team is playing for personal milestones, and Max Domi is sitting on 18 goals and 46 points. 20 goals and 50 points would look great for a rookie, so you can bet he will finish the season strong. Tonight he’s playing with Jiri Sekac and Martin Hanzal on the second line. Domi and Hanzal also see PP1 time. They are a high-upside GPP play, but keep in mind that they are not the team desperate for points in the standings like they were in mid-February.

10:30 p.m. Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks

The Sharks killed me on Tuesday! I had them pegged to win the Pacific Division, and a win would have hurdled them past Anaheim and 3 points behind LA.

Instead they were blanked by St. Louis in a 1-0 loss, even with a 6 on 3 power play very late in the third period.

I like them to rebound tonight against Edmonton. For one, the Oilers have lost 2 straight and are 11-22-5 on the road.

The Sharks top line has cooled off but Joe Thornton and Joe Pavleski remain top 10 scorers in the league. They’re safe plays in all formats tonight along with winger Tomas Hertl.

Also Brent Burns remains a solid play in all formats if you can afford his salary demands.

This might be the night to go with the lower owned San Jose play in GPPs, as they are desperately looking for secondary scoring to step up over the last couple weeks of the season. Winger Joel Ward has 3 goals in his last 3 games and is playing on the third line with Patrick Marleau and Chris Tierney. They should be overlooked tonight and have potential to fill the net with a weak matchup in Edmonton.

As always make sure to check the practice reports tonight as starting goalies are confirmed. I want to reiterate that at this time of year more than any other time, your goalie should be the backbone of your lineup. They’ll be your most consistent fantasy point scorer tonight. Also as always, I’ll be available in the slack chat throughout the day to discuss the goalie picks and any late lineup changes. Let’s finish up strong!