Capitals value picks vs Sabres

The Washington Capitals take on the Buffalo Sabres tonight and if you play fantasy hockey, no better time than now to add Caps players. But who exactly should you add or trade for heading into this matchup tonight?

Evgeny Kuznetsov: After a low scoring start to the season, Kuznetsov has been on fire. But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Jan Levine of RotoWire and Yahoo Sports had to say:

Washington’s current hot streak is not solely due to the play of Charlie Lindgren and Alex Ovechkin. Several others, including a pair of Caps to be highlighted this week, have contributed. Kuznetsov had 17 points, including 14 helpers, in 15 games in December. He was held off the scoresheet just three times all month and closed out December on a five-game, eight-point streak that included six assists. After posting 78 points in 79 games last season, Kuz is up to 33 points in 38 contests this season.

Erik Gustafsson: The Gus Bus has been rollin despite John Carlson dealing with a face injury and his emergence as a valuable Caps defenseman couldn’t have come at a better time.

From Yahoo Sports:

Gustafsson has more than helped pick up the slack while John Carlson (face) has been sidelined. He tallied a goal and a pair of assists Saturday and is now on a seven-game, 13-point streak (six goals, seven assists). Gustafsson recorded 60 points in 2018-19 as a member of the Blackhawks but posted only 59 points across the following three seasons combined. Gustafsson’s current hot streak has him up to 23 points, indicating how light his output was prior to this streak.

Victoria Matiash of ESPN put Gustafsson as a mid tier defensemen:

Ever since he scored a hat-trick against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 17, the Washington defender has registered at least one point in every game. That running total now stands at six goals and seven assists though seven contests (plus-11). Horrendously under-rostered in ESPN.com leagues, the top-pair/power play blueliner has the wherewithal to contribute regularly, as long as John Carlson (face) remains out. Until near end of the regular season is the current estimate.

Those are the two players to start on your fantasy team. Enjoy the game Caps fans.