DFS: NHL Daily Fantasy Digest - Thursday, October 8

Here's a look at theScore's NHL daily fantasy content for Thursday:

• We break down the best value plays among centers, wingers, defensemen and goaltenders.

• We highlight Thursday's starting goaltenders.

• Esten McLaren's Dynamic Duos highlights the best linemate pairings of the night.

• Josh Ghatak's Mystery Men pinpoints the deepest, cheapest sleeper picks on the schedule.

• Esten McLaren's Counterattack outlines the night's top contrarian plays.

• Ken Conrad covers Thursday's relevant injury concerns.

New to daily fantasy? Here is everything you need to get started:

• Choosing the Right Goaltender

• Extracting Value Using Statistics

• The Linemates Combo Play

• Using the Schedule to Your Advantage

• What to Look For in a Defenseman