DFS: Thursday's Goaltender Value Rankings
Here are theScore's goaltender value rankings for Thursday, November 3:
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cory Schneider (NJ) | at CAR | 9 |
| Devan Dubnyk (MIN) | vs. TOR | 8 |
| Kari Lehtonen/Antti Niemi (DAL) | at VAN | 8 |
| Pekka Rinne/Carter Hutton (NAS) | vs. FLA | 8 |
Schneider has been big part of the Devils' early season success, as he boasts a superb 2.03 GAA and .927 SV%. A shutout could be in the cards against the offensively challenged Hurricanes.
Dubnyk gets the start against the Leafs, who will play in their second game in as many nights. Dubnyk should be rostered in all cash-game lineups.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Crawford (CHI) | at OTT | 7 |
| Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) | vs. COL | 7 |
| MIke Condon (MTL) | vs. WAS | 6 |
| Jimmy Howard (DET) | vs. ARI | 6 |
| Braden Holtby (WAS) | at MTL | 6 |
| James Reimer (TOR) | at MIN | 6 |
Condon and Holtby battle each other Thursday night, and DFSers should proceed with caution as the Canadiens and Capitals rank first and second, respectively, in scoring efficiency.
The Avalanche face Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist, which limits the ceilings of Colorado's skill players.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo (FLA) | at NAS | 5 |
| Craig Anderson (OTT) | vs. CHI | 4 |
| Mike Smith (ARI) | at DET | 3 |
| Semyon Varlamov (COL) | at NYR | 3 |
| Eddie Lack (CAR) | vs. NJ | 2 |
| Ryan Miller (VAN) | vs. DAL | 1 |
Patrick Kane is the hottest player in the NHL right now, and his scoring prowess makes Anderson a risky option given his recent shaky play.
The Hurricanes' dreadful play begins with its goaltending tandem; neither netminder should be in any DFS lineups on Thursday night.