As the NHL season ramps up, fantasy sports enthusiasts are presented with a rich slate of options for NHL DFS contests on February 6, 2025. The nine-game lineup promises diverse opportunities to build competitive rosters on DraftKings and FanDuel. Among top choices, Andrei Vasilevskiy stands out in goal against the Ottawa Senators, showcasing impressive stats, including a recent 1.39 Goals Against Average at home. Offensively, Auston Matthews leads the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Seattle Kraken, where his scoring and playmaking skills will be pivotal.

Other valuable players include Barrett Hayton from the Utah Hockey Club, who has displayed improvement recently, and Brock Boeser, a consistent performer for the Vancouver Canucks. Filip Hronek emerges as a key defenseman with increased responsibility due to injuries on his team. Ensure to monitor player statuses for injuries and updates as the puck drop approaches.

David Pastrnak has been a standout for the Boston Bruins, leading the NHL in points for the week ending January 26 with 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists). His consistent performance propelled the Bruins into the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. Notably, Pastrnak contributed significantly in a victorious match against the San Jose Sharks and had impressive outings against the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche.

Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks showcased his scoring prowess by leading all players with 5 goals in three games. His consecutive multi-goal games helped guide the Ducks to a winning record for the week.

Barrett Hayton of the Utah Hockey Club also made headlines, securing 6 points, including two game-winning goals. His contributions were vital in leading Utah to important victories.

Cole Perfetti achieved his first NHL hat trick, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory against the Utah Hockey Club. Perfetti scored the opening goal and added two more, while Nikolaj Ehlers contributed with a goal and two assists, reaching a career milestone of 500 points. David Gustafsson also found the net for Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck held strong in goal, making 17 saves. On the Utah side, Barrett Hayton and Nick Schmaltz scored, with Connor Ingram stopping 25 shots but unable to keep the Jets at bay.

Perfetti's performance was crucial, particularly his decisive third-period goal that gave Winnipeg a 3-2 lead. Ehlers extended the lead further with a breakaway goal, and Perfetti capped off his night with an empty-netter. The Jets maintained offensive pressure throughout the game, capitalizing on their chances effectively against a fatigued Utah team that had played the previous night in Minnesota.

Cole Perfetti achieved his first NHL hat trick, propelling the Winnipeg Jets to a solid 5-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. The young forward's performance was a highlight in a match where Nikolaj Ehlers notched three points, hitting the 500-point milestone in his career and assisting Perfetti's final goal. David Gustafsson added to the scoreline for the Jets. Utah's Barrett Hayton and Nick Schmaltz found the net twice, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Winnipeg's offensive barrage. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck made 17 saves, while Connor Ingram stopped 25 shots for Utah. The Jets maintained pressure throughout the game, demonstrating resilience even after Utah made efforts to equalize. Upcoming matches see Winnipeg facing the Calgary Flames, while Utah prepares to meet the Senators.

Karel Vejmelka delivered a stellar performance, securing his first shutout of the season with 26 saves as the Utah team triumphed 4-0 over the Minnesota Wild. Barrett Hayton was the standout player, scoring two goals, while Clayton Keller and Lawson Crouse each contributed a goal. Nick DiSimone was instrumental, assisting on both of Hayton’s goals. Utah dominated the first period, outshooting the Wild 16-5 and scoring twice to establish an early lead. Despite some improvement from the Wild in the following periods, they were unable to break through Vejmelka's solid defense.

With this victory, Utah continues to push for a playoff spot, sitting just two points shy of the second wild-card position in a tightly contested Western Conference. In contrast, the Wild have now lost five of their last seven games, even after welcoming back star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon from injuries. The team's lackluster start ultimately cost them, as they failed to recover from Utah's early lead.