Fantasy Hockey Playoff 

Sleeper Picks

Andrei Kuzmenko (LW/RW, Los Angeles Kings)
Rostered in 24% of leagues, Kuzmenko has tallied 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) over his last 10 games. He's skating on the top line and first power play unit alongside Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe, making him a valuable pickup for offensive stats. 

Jackson Blake (RW, Carolina Hurricanes)
With only 8% rostered, rookie Jackson Blake has impressed with 15 goals and 134 shots on goal this season. He's currently playing on Carolina's top line and first power play unit with Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, offering strong scoring potential. 

Wyatt Johnston (C, Dallas Stars)
He quietly posted 32 goals and 33 assists in the regular season, showing major growth in his second NHL campaign. Johnston was a force in last year’s playoffs with 7 goals in 19 games, and he’s expected to take on an even larger role this year .

Jimmy Snuggerud (RW, St. Louis Blues)
At just 1% rostered, Snuggerud has recorded 2 assists in his first 4 NHL games. He's seeing time on the top line with Pavel Buchnevich and Robert Thomas, as well as the first power play unit, indicating potential for increased production. 

Pavel Dorofeyev (LW – Vegas Golden Knights)

With injuries and lineup shifts in Vegas, Dorofeyev has been playing in the top-six and seeing power-play time..  He ended the regular season with 6 goals and 4 assists in his last 10 games, showing strong chemistry with Eichel and Stephenson when slotted in. 

Gustav Forsling  (D – Florida Panthers)

He’s not just steady defensively—he tallied 39 points this season and was +44, one of the best in the league. He had 11 points over the final 14 games, and his ice time has only gone up. Forsling logs big minutes, often against top competition, and chips in with shots, blocks, and the occasional goal or assist—perfect for DFS or multi-category leagues. 

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Top Player Playoff Picks

for May 2nd, 2025

Winnipeg Jets @ St. Louis Blues

8:00 PM ET

Winnipeg Jets

Kyle Connor (LW, WPG)  - Connor leads the Jets with 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in the playoffs, including a goal and two assists in Game 5. 

Mason Appleton (C, WPG)  - Appleton has contributed 5 assists in the series, with three coming in Game 5. 

Vladislav Namestnikov (C, WPG)  - Namestnikov has been a reliable contributor, with 2 assists in the playoffs. Following Mark Scheifele's injury in Game 5, Namestnikov filled in on the top line, demonstrating his versatility and readiness to take on increased responsibilities 

Connor Hellebuyck (G, WPG)  - Hellebuyck, the NHL's top goaltender during the regular season, has encountered a dramatic slump in performance during the playoffs. After leading in wins, shutouts, and goals prevented per game, Hellebuyck was favored to win both the Vezina and Hart Trophies. However, in the playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, he has allowed a league-worst 15 goals over four games—seven more than expected—and has been benched in consecutive contests.   However, he can't be counted out as a possible fantasy asset.

St. Louis Blues

Pavel Buchnevich (LW, STL)  - Buchnevich has tallied 3 goals in the playoffs, tying for the team lead. 

Cam Fowler (D, STL)   - Fowler leads the Blues with 9 points (1 goal, 8 assists) in the postseason. 

Nathan Walker (LW, STL)  - Walker scored twice in Game 5, showcasing his offensive capabilities.  

Jordan Binnington (G, STL)  - Binnington has been a stabilizing presence in net for the Blues. Despite allowing 13 goals on 122 shots (.893 save percentage) through five playoff outings, he has secured both of the Blues' home victories in the series. Binnington is expected to start the must-win Game 6 on home ice.