{"id":557404,"date":"2026-04-21T18:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/557404\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T18:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:09:52","slug":"draftkings-nhl-pick6-picks-today-best-fantasy-plays-for-april-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/557404\/","title":{"rendered":"DraftKings NHL Pick6 Picks Today: Best Fantasy Plays for April 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading151976_e554f3-7c\">Looking for the best NHL fantasy picks today? DraftKings Network analysts break down the top Pick6 plays and projections for Tuesday\u2019s slate.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday\u2019s NBA slate presents several strong Pick6 opportunities. Here are the top DraftKings fantasy plays and projections to target based on matchup, usage and recent form.<\/p>\n<p>UTA Mammoth at VGK Golden Knights<\/p>\n<p>Pavel Dorofeyev Shots on Goal<\/p>\n<p>Pick6 Listed Stat Projection: 2.5<\/p>\n<p>DraftKings Network projection: 54% likely to have MORE than 2.5 Shots on Goal\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pick Set Play: MORE<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-9.27.22-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385996\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>LA Kings at COL Avalanche<\/p>\n<p>Artemi Panarin Shots on Goal\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pick6 Listed Stat Projection: 2.5<\/p>\n<p>DraftKings Network projection: 54% likely to have LESS than 2.5 Shots on Goal<\/p>\n<p>Pick Set Play: LESS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-9.28.20-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385997\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>MTL Canadiens at TB Lightning<\/p>\n<p>Darren Raddysh Points<\/p>\n<p>Pick6 Listed Stat Projection: 0.5<\/p>\n<p>DraftKings Network projection: 54% likely to have LESS than 0.5 Points<\/p>\n<p>Pick Set Play: LESS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-9.29.38-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385998\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Ivan Demidov Points<\/p>\n<p>Pick6 Listed Stat Projection: 0.5<\/p>\n<p>DraftKings Network projection: 54% likely to have MORE than 0.5 Points<\/p>\n<p>Pick Set Play: MORE<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-9.32.27-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386001\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>What is\u00a0DraftKings Pick6?<\/p>\n<p>Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your \u201cPick Set\u201d) of 2+ players and select whether or not you believe each will outperform their listed stat projection. Enter your Pick Set in Pick6 contests to compete against other users. Get enough picks correct and win a share of cash prizes.<\/p>\n<p>How to Play<\/p>\n<p>Create a Pick Set<\/p>\n<p id=\"nr8QwC\">Create a Pick Set by choosing 2+ players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they\u2019ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you cannot pick the same player twice, and you must pick players from at least two different teams.<\/p>\n<p>Enter an Amount<\/p>\n<p id=\"nZ7eP7\">Once you finalize your Pick Set, choose your entry fee amount. Your entries will be automatically distributed to available contests, pending your confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>Sweat Your Picks<\/p>\n<p id=\"n8Vvow\">When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.<\/p>\n<p>Compete for Prizes<\/p>\n<p>Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests\u2019 guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.<\/p>\n<p id=\"AhYgOg\">Play at\u00a0DraftKings Pick6\u00a0or by downloading the DraftKings Pick6 app on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/draftkings-pick6-fantasy-game\/id6469419630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apple<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.draftkings.picksix&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be at least 18 years or older. Higher age limits may apply in some states. Eligibility restrictions apply. Valid only in states where DraftKings Pick6 operates. Void where prohibited. For entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. See terms at <a href=\"http:\/\/pick6.draftkings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pick6.draftkings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for the best NHL fantasy picks today? 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