DraftKings NHL Pick6 Fantasy Hockey Picks for Thursday

Top plays and projections for the March 12, 2026 NHL slate

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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DraftKings Network analysts share their top fantasy hockey Pick6 plays and projections for Thursday's NHL slate, including picks for the Flames-Devils, Red Wings-Lightning, and Avalanche-Kraken matchups.

Why it matters

DraftKings Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where users build lineups and compete against others by selecting whether players will outperform or underperform their listed stat projections. These expert picks and projections can help users make more informed decisions for their Pick6 entries.

The details

The DraftKings Network analysts have provided their projections for several key player stat lines in Thursday's NHL games. For the Flames-Devils matchup, they project Flames forward Matt Coronato is 54% likely to have more than 2.5 shots on goal. In the Red Wings-Lightning game, the analysts believe Lightning star Nikita Kucherov is 54% likely to have less than 1.5 points. And for the Avalanche-Kraken contest, they project Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is 54% likely to have more than 1.5 points.

  • The NHL games take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Matt Coronato

A forward for the Calgary Flames.

Nikita Kucherov

A star forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nathan MacKinnon

A center for the Colorado Avalanche.

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What’s next

Users can create their own Pick6 lineups and enter them in contests on the DraftKings Pick6 platform or mobile app to compete for cash prizes.

The takeaway

These expert projections from the DraftKings Network can provide valuable insights for DraftKings Pick6 users as they build their lineups and make picks for Thursday's NHL action.