Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Williams is in prime position for an encore

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Saturday, April 15 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Dynamic Duos

C Evgeny Kuznetzov (62K) & RW Justin Williams (46K), Capitals (vs. Maple Leafs): After averaging about 15 minutes of ice time for the regular season, Williams and Kuznetsov played almost 20 minutes a piece in Washington's 3-2 OT victory in Game 1. Williams was the star of the show, notching two goals with Kuznetsov providing an assist on Williams' second tally. Toronto G Frederik Andersen is an uninspiring netminder.

C Ryan Getzlaf (79K) & RW Patrick Eaves (40K), Ducks (vs. Flames): Calgary took seven minor penalties in the series opener - an inappropriate number for playoff hockey. But as the most penalized team in the regular season, their lack of discipline isn't out of character. Getzlaf and Eaves spent much of Anaheim's power-play time together in Game 1, with Getzlaf notching a PPG himself. An abundance of special teams minutes lends itself to tremendous upside.

Goalie Breakdown

TARGET - Rekka Rinne (75K), Predators (at Blackhawks): Rinne posted a shutout in Game 1, stopping all 29 shots he faced. Repeating that performance will be tough. While Rinne isn't the goalie he once was, he still has the ability to shut teams down when hot. The Finnish netminder posted a .943 SV% in his final nine starts of the season and looks locked in after silencing the Blackhawks in Game 1.

FADE - Brian Elliott (75K), Flames (at Ducks): Calgary's propensity to put themselves in the penalty box obviously works against Elliott. Two of Anaheim's three goals in Game 1 came with the man advantage. For the regular season, Calgary ranked 12th on the penalty kill, while Anaheim ranked 17th on the power play. Elliott's save percentage dipped to .897 on the road this year.

Bargain Plays

C Ryan Spooner (34K), Bruins (at Senators): C David Krejci will not play in Game 2, giving Spooner the opportunity to center Boston's second line between Drew Stafford and David Backes. Spooner played 16 minutes in Game 1 with four of those minutes coming on the man advantage. Spooner isn't overly aggressive with the puck, averaging just under two shots per game for his career. Look for a helper or two, instead.

LW Viktor Arvidsson (36K), Predators (at Blackhawks): Arvidsson netted the lone goal in Nashville's Game 1 victory. After a wicked breakout year, the playoff spotlight clearly didn't affect him in Game 1, as Arvidsson notched four shots on goal, two hits, and two blocks in 16 minutes. Getting a team's top offensive threat at this price is a steal.

Top Fades

C Derick Brassard (51K), Senators (vs. Bruins): Brassard saw three fewer minutes than his season average of 17 in Game 1. Coming off his worst offensive season in three years, fewer minutes isn't a recipe for success. Other options like Auston Matthews and Ryan Kesler can be had for less in Squad Up.

C Nick Schmaltz (25K), Blackhawks (vs. Predators): After playing about 15 minutes a night for the final three months of the season, Schmaltz was relegated to relative anonymity in Game 1, playing just 10 minutes. He failed to register a shot and had just one hit on the night, as well. With Artem Anisimov back in action and playoff hockey leading to shorter benches, Schmaltz's opportunity is quickly collapsing.

Contrarian Options

D Dmitry Orlov (35K), Capitals (vs. Maple Leafs): The Washington defense was an active bunch in Game 1, combining for 22 of Washington's 41 shots. On his own, Orlov registered four shots, three blocks, and four hits in 25 minutes. As Washington's most heavily used defenseman in Game 1, Orlov's workload and all-around contributions give him a healthy floor of production.

C Leo Komarov (25K), Maple Leafs (at Capitals): Komarov's physicality plays well in formats that reward Hits. After racking up eight hits, two shots, and two blocks in Game 1, Komarov further showcased how he can contribute even when not landing on the scoresheet. At the minimum price, he's bound to return solid value thanks to his style.

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