DraftKings NHL Pick6 Picks Today: Best Fantasy Hockey Plays and Projections for Sunday 4/5/26

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DraftKings Network analysts break down the top fantasy hockey plays and DraftKings Pick6 projections for Sunday's NHL slate, including picks for the MIN Wild vs. DET Red Wings, FLA Panthers vs. PIT Penguins, BOS Bruins vs. PHI Flyers, and STL Blues vs. COL Avalanche matchups.

Why it matters

DraftKings Pick6 is a popular peer-to-peer fantasy variant where users compete by building lineups and selecting whether players will exceed or fall short of their listed stat projections. This analysis provides valuable insights to help DraftKings customers make informed picks and compete for cash prizes.

The details

For the MIN Wild vs. DET Red Wings game, the Pick6 projection for Alex DeBrincat's Shots on Goal is set at 3.5, with the DraftKings Network projecting a 54% likelihood that he will exceed that mark. The Pick Set play is to select MORE. In the FLA Panthers vs. PIT Penguins matchup, Erik Karlsson's Shots on Goal projection is 2.5, with a 54% chance the DraftKings Network projects him to fall short. The Pick Set play is to select LESS. For the BOS Bruins vs. PHI Flyers game, the Pick6 projection for Christian Dvorak's Points is 0.5, with a 55% likelihood the DraftKings Network expects him to record less than 0.5 Points. The Pick Set play is to select LESS. Finally, in the STL Blues vs. COL Avalanche contest, Nathan MacKinnon's Points projection is set at 1.5, but the DraftKings Network forecasts a 54% chance he will exceed that mark. The Pick Set play is to select MORE.

• The NHL games take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

What’s next

Fans can create their own Pick6 lineups and enter contests on the DraftKings Pick6 platform or mobile app to compete for cash prizes based on the projections and analysis provided.