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DraftKings NHL Pick6 Picks Today: Best Fantasy Plays and Projections for April 12, 2026
Looking for the top NHL fantasy picks? DraftKings Network breaks down the top Pick6 plays and projections for Sunday's slate.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:23pm
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DraftKings' Pick6 fantasy hockey contests offer players a chance to compete against each other by predicting player stat projections, with the potential to win cash prizes.Ottawa TodayDraftKings Network analysts have identified the best NHL fantasy plays and projections for Sunday's Pick6 slate. The top picks include Yegor Chinakhov's shots on goal for the Penguins vs Capitals, Kirill Marchenko's shots on goal for the Bruins vs Blue Jackets, Dylan Cozens' points for the Senators vs Devils, and Brock Boeser's points for the Canucks vs Ducks.
Why it matters
Pick6 is a popular peer-to-peer fantasy variant on DraftKings where users compete against each other by building lineups and selecting whether players will exceed or fall short of their listed stat projections. Identifying the top plays and projections can give users an edge in these contests and a chance to win cash prizes.
The details
For the Penguins vs Capitals matchup, the DraftKings Network projects Yegor Chinakhov is 55% likely to have less than 2.5 shots on goal. In the Bruins vs Blue Jackets game, Kirill Marchenko is projected to have more than 2.5 shots on goal 54% of the time. For the Senators vs Devils, Dylan Cozens is 55% likely to record more than 0.5 points. And for the Canucks vs Ducks, Brock Boeser is projected to have less than 0.5 points 54% of the time.
- The NHL games take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Yegor Chinakhov
A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kirill Marchenko
A forward for the Boston Bruins.
Dylan Cozens
A forward for the Ottawa Senators.
Brock Boeser
A forward for the Vancouver Canucks.
What’s next
Users can create their own Pick6 lineups and enter them into contests on the DraftKings Pick6 platform or app to compete for cash prizes.
The takeaway
By leveraging the DraftKings Network's projections and analysis, fantasy hockey players can make more informed decisions when building their Pick6 lineups and improve their chances of winning prizes in these peer-to-peer fantasy contests.
