April 8, 2025, features a packed NHL slate with top daily fantasy picks for DraftKings and FanDuel. Goalies like Anthony Stolarz are generating buzz due to their exceptional recent performance, while centers such as Evgeni Malkin are showing improvements despite team struggles. The day’s key players include Tage Thompson and Jiri Kulich, both of whom offer significant potential against weaker defenses. Creatively stacking players from high-scoring teams will be crucial for maximizing lineup potential.

In the latest NHL news, Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka is day-to-day with an unspecified issue. Meanwhile, teammate Jiri Kulich returns to the lineup after battling an illness. The Calgary Flames face challenges as forward Mikael Backlund left the last game with an upper-body injury. Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer provided a hopeful update on Roope Hintz, stating he could return as soon as Sunday after recovering from a facial injury, contingent on passing a five-day threshold.

Additionally, the Montreal Canadiens see Patrik Laine back in action, but Joel Armia is sidelined due to a hand injury. Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Ryan Shea and Pierre-Olivier Joseph are both week-to-week with upper-body injuries. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev remains a question mark for the upcoming game, still day-to-day after an upper-body injury sustained on February 25. Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes has returned from injury, although Elias Pettersson left a recent game with an undisclosed injury, adding to the team's concerns.