Vladimir Tarasenko is one of the best goal scorers in the league. It makes sense to get him in your DraftKings fantasy lineup as often as possible.The St. Louis Blues'Tarasenko has already potted 22 goals through the first three months of the season, and he combines quickness on his skates, bull strength to establish a good shooting position between the circles and perhaps the most accurate wrist shot in the league.In addition to those characteristics, Tarasenko knows he has the ability to put the puck in the net, and so do his teammates. That means his teammates are going to feed him as much as possible, and once he gets the puck on his stick, he knows he can find the corners with little trouble.With the Blues playing the back half of a home-and-home series with the Dallas Stars, look for Tarasenko to trigger the St. Louis attack.He is going to get his opportunities, and he is the highest-priced player in our lineup at $8,100. However, we know he is worth it and are counting on his salary to be money well spent. We have $50,000 to spend to put out the best lineup, and we think we have a group that will bring home the cash.Centers: Ryan Spooner, Boston Bruins ($4,300) and Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers ($4,900)Since a big part of our budget is spent on a pair of high-scoring wings, we are saving a little bit when it comes to our centers. However, the Boston Bruins' Ryan Spooner has a chance to score multiple points on the road against the Ottawa Senators.Spooner is an elusive skater and is quite offensive minded. He has scored eight goals and 14 assists this season, and he is a huge factor on the Bruins' power play with five goals and five assists. Spooner enjoys playing at Ottawa, as he scored four goals in two games at the Canadian Tire Centre last season.Leon Draisaitl has made a positive start to the season with the Edmonton Oilers with nine goals and 21 assists. Draisaitl has been quite aggressive in the offensive zone, and he is not afraid to go to the corners or right to the front of the net. Draisaitl should be in an excellent position to score when the Oilers play at the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. He is a clever and accurate passer in addition to having a nasty shot.Wings: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues ($8,100), Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames ($6.800) and Valeri Nichushkin, Dallas Stars ($3,800)In addition to his 22 goals, Tarasenko has been on fire recently with eight goals and six assists in his last 11 games.Johnny Gaudreau is one of the most exciting players in the league when he gets the puck in the offensive zone. His quickness is his primary weapon, and he also knows how to play the chess match because he can set up opposing defensemen with a slew of moves.Once he does that, the Flames man has the hands to put the puck in the either top corner of the net. Gaudreau has scored 15 goals and 22 assists, and he is scoring at better than a point-per-game average. He should have a good chance to get on the board with multiple points at home against the Oilers.Valeri Nichushkin is not a big star yet, but it's clear he has the physical gifts to become a key player for the Dallas Stars. Nichushkin is a big man at 6'4" and 205 pounds, and he will go to the dirty areas and win board battles. Nichushkin has four goals and nine assists, and while that's not a huge total, he has six points in his last 10 games.Defensemen: John Klingberg, Dallas Stars ($5,900) and Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks ($4,000)John Klingberg has been a huge part of the Stars' success this season. He has a great feel for the game, and he understands when it is time to join the attack. When he does that, he is an excellent passer and an accurate shot. Klingberg has scored five goals and has added 32 assists, and he has scored 14 of his points on the power play.Cam Fowler is a powerful man at 6'1" and 205 pounds, and he is also a fine puck mover for the Anaheim Ducks. Fowler has excellent speed and can carry the puck from end to end. While three goals and eight assists is not an impressive record, Fowler has the complete game to break out at any time. With the Ducks hosting the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, look for Fowler to get several opportunities to get on the board.Goalie: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins ($7,900)It was not the best of starts for Tuukka Rask early in the season, as he seemed to be off of his line on a number of occasions and the normally sound Bruins were off their usual defensive game. ButRask has turned it around in the last six weeks.Rask has a 13-8-3 record this season with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage. However, Rask has been incredible recently. He has a 7-1-2 record in his last 10 games with a 1.63 GAA and a .947 save percentage. Rask did not play on Saturday night in a 6-3 home loss to Buffalo, so he will be well-rested to take on Ottawa on Sunday afternoon.Enter the DraftKings $45,000 Sniper contest for Sunday's action. Use promo code BLEACHER REPORT when you sign up.
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