With no football to compete for attention, the NHL had a bustling weekend, leading to a unique Monday matchup where the Nashville Predators will take on the Ottawa Senators. This game presents a prime opportunity for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players to build competitive lineups under DraftKings' single-game format.

The recommended captain for this lineup is Drake Batherson of the Senators, who brings solid offensive stats, contributing significantly to Ottawa's offense. Complementing Batherson, Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos are key figures from Nashville, despite some recent struggles. Tim Stutzle, a rising star for the Senators, is also featured, showcasing his consistent scoring ability. Rounding out the lineup is Thomas Chabot, a defensive anchor for Ottawa, and Fedor Svechkov, a promising rookie, who offers considerable upside for DFS players.

The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, quickly transforming the ice into a battleground with three fights within the opening minutes of the game. The first fight erupted between Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux and Minnesota's Yakov Trenin, a rematch sparked by previous tensions and injuries. Just moments later, Wild's Marcus Foligno engaged with Luke Schenn. Foligno's motivation was fueled by L'Heureux's slew-footing of Jared Spurgeon, who has been sidelined for several games.

Despite their aggressive start, the Wild's energy seemed to wane as the game progressed. Nashville capitalized on this, taking a commanding 4-1 lead in the second period with goals from Colton Sissons and Filip Forsberg, further extending their advantage with additional goals from Steven Stamkos and Fedor Svechkov. The Predators, who have struggled this season, managed to turn the tide and secure a critical victory over the Wild.

Ryan O’Reilly's impressive performance led the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, marking his fifth career hat trick. O’Reilly opened the scoring in the second period with a power-play goal, and rookie Fedor Svechkov contributed with a goal and an assist for his first multipoint game. The Predators secured their second consecutive road win, demonstrating improved form.

The Flames, however, faced disappointment as Mikael Backlund scored the lone goal, suffering consecutive losses for the first time since November. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf, despite a solid performance, fell to 12-6-2.

Ryan O'Reilly's impressive performance propelled the Nashville Predators to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. This marked O'Reilly's fifth career hat trick, showcasing his scoring prowess. Rookie Fedor Svechkov contributed to the win with both a goal and an assist, celebrating his first multi-point game in the NHL. Filip Forsberg also played a key role, providing two assists. The Predators' victory came on the heels of a successful outing against the Vancouver Canucks, marking their second consecutive road win.

Calgary's Mikael Backlund managed to score the Flames' only goal, but the team is now facing consecutive losses for the first time since November. Justus Annunen was solid in goal for Nashville, making 31 saves to improve his record, while Dustin Wolf, despite his efforts, saw his record slip with the loss. The Flames struggled with their power play, conceding goals while also failing to capitalize on their opportunities.