Jean-Gabriel Pageau, NYI at WAS, $4,000: Pageau has just two goals and 13 points in 31 contests this season, but he's going through a solid stretch in which he's provided two goals and eight points over his last 13 games.

On a busier night, I might shy away from betting against the Jets' offense, which ranks 13th with 3.30 goals per game, but at least Reimer's low price point helps compensate for the added risk. Detroit is missing Ville Husso (lower body) and Alex Lyon (upper body), so the Red Wings are likely to lean heavily on Reimer for now, who should be up to the challenge. James Reimer, DET at WPG, $7,500: There aren't many goaltending options tonight, but Reimer is an interesting choice given his solid 2.61 GAA and. Talbot saved 17 of 19 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in Seattle on Saturday. It's also worth remembering that the Kraken have struggled offensively this year, ranking 28th with 2.70 goals per game. 926 save percentage in 20 contests this season.

While LA is on the second half of a back-to-back, Talbot is still a solid pick thanks to his fantastic 13-5-2 record, 2.02 GAA and. SEA, $8,100: Talbot ended up getting Tuesday's game off, so he will likely start Wednesday versus Seattle. At the age of 38, it's reasonable to believe Ovechkin is on the decline, but even so, is his recent play truly a full reflection of who he is now, or is he working through a cold spell? His FanDuel price is just $6,700, which makes him an interesting option if he starts to show signs of rebounding down the road. His current 13-game goal-scoring drought is the longest of his career, and he's found the back of the net just five times this year.

You won't find Alex Ovechkin, who is set to face the Islanders on Wednesday, among my recommendations, but the Capitals captain is someone to keep in the back of your mind. Still, there are some options worth highlighting.

To further complicate matters, two of the six squads playing tonight - the Islanders and the Kings - are on the second half of a back-to-back, so fatigue might be a factor. There are just three games scheduled tonight, so our options are limited when constructing daily teams. This article is part of our FanDuel NHL series.

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