Friday's Winger Value Rankings
Here are theScore's winger value rankings for Friday, March 4:
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (EDM) | at CLB | 9 |
| Brandon Saad (CLB) | vs. EDM | 9 |
| T.J. Oshie (WAS) | vs. NYR | 8 |
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | vs. NYR | 8 |
Heading into Thursday, Eberle has nine goals and 17 points in 15 games since the All-Star break - the same time Connor McDavid returned from injury. His price is still reasonable and the matchup is golden.
On the other end of the ice, Saad should be able to produce in what could be a sloppy game between two poor defensive teams. The former Blackhawk has five goals in his last nine games.
The way Ovechkin is scoring goals of late, he's well worth the astronomical price tag. Oshie has been a major beneficiary playing opposite The Great Eight. The two will play the Rangers, who may opt to rest Henrik Lundqvist on the second game of a back-to-back.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | vs. NJ | 7 |
| Taylor Hall (EDM) | at CLB | 7 |
| Justin Williams (WAS) | vs. NYR | 7 |
| Boone Jenner (CLB) | vs. EDM | 6 |
| Scott Hartnell (CLB) | vs. EDM | 6 |
| Nick Foligno (CLB) | vs. EDM | 6 |
| Cam Atkinson (CLB) | vs. EDM | 6 |
| Nail Yakupov (EDM) | at CLB | 5 |
| Kyle Palmieri (NJ) | at DAL | 5 |
Benn stays out of the top options thanks to his high salary and the presence of Cory Schneider in the opposing crease.
Jenner, Hartnell, Foligno and Atkinson could all very well return value against the Oilers. If you're seeking inexpensive duos, Atkinson and Jenner skate together, while Foligno and Hartnell are paired up.
Yakupov has been a major disappointment, but he's getting a chance to play with McDavid and Eberle. Now would be the time to take a flier on the former No. 1 pick.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider (NYR) | at WAS | 4 |
| Mats Zuccarello (NYR) | at WAS | 3 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | at WAS | 2 |
A tired Rangers team most likely won't provide much fantasy value against the NHL's top team.
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