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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Friday, Jan. 6 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Goalie Breakdown

• TARGET - Thomas Greiss (81K), Islanders (at Avalanche): Greiss' salary is absurdly low, as he faces an Avalanche team with the lowest expected goals for per 60 minutes. Colorado's scoring rate actually dips on home ice, offering even more reason to not fear the Islanders' backstop. He has allowed just five goals on his past 113 shots faced.

• BARGAIN - Frederick Andersen (75K), Maple Leafs (at Devils): Andersen was torched for six goals on 29 shots by the Washington Capitals in his most recent road start, but he had allowed a total of just three goals in his previous three road games. The Devils are expected to score just 2.17 goals per 60 minutes of 5v5 at home, the fourth-worst rate in the league.

• FADE - Cory Schneider (108K), Devils (vs. Maple Leafs): Schneider is the most expensive goalie on Friday's slate; a dangerous proposition when facing the team with the second-highest goals for per 60 projection. Toronto hasn't been held to fewer than three goals in any of their past six games, dating back to Dec. 19.

• CONTRARIAN - Scott Darling (100K), Blackhawks (vs. Hurricanes): The Hurricanes and Blackhawks are both on the second half of a back-to-back. While Chicago has the advantage at home, Carolina is only making the short trek from St. Louis. Darling allowed seven goals in his past two starts, but he should rebound against a tired opponent.

Bargain Plays

• C Jayson Megna (26K), Canucks (vs. Flames): Listed as a center, Megna is skating on the right side of the Sedin twins at 5v5 and sees time with C Bo Horvat on the second power-play unit. He has just three goals and no assists on the season, but he registered four shots on goal in 14:56 of ice time in his most recent game. He has a favorable role and matchup.

• LW Kevin Fiala (29K), Predators (at Panthers): RW James Neal (upper body) was scratched from Thursday's game. Should he remain out of the lineup, Fiala will stay in a first-line role with C Ryan Johansen and LW Filip Forsberg. He has points in consecutive games for the first time all season.

• RW Connor Brown (25K), Maple Leafs (at Devils): The oft-forgotten Maple Leafs' rookie, Brown has two goals and two assists in his past two games, while playing on the team's second line with C Auston Matthews. He has played no fewer than 18:29 in each of his past six games, topping out at 21:05 in a game that went to a shootout. He has totaled four goals and four assists in his past six games.

Top Fades

• RW Corey Perry (62K), Ducks (vs. Coyotes): The potential return of C Ryan Getzlaf from a brief absence may help, but Perry has gone two games without a point, totaling just two shots on goal. He hasn't hit the 20 minute threshold in any of his past seven games and hasn't scored since Dec. 13.

• C Nathan MacKinnon (68K), Avalanche (vs. Islanders): MacKinnon is point-less in his past four games, totaling a meager seven shots on goal. He's routinely among Colorado's TOI leaders, but he's also its priciest option. Owners can find better for less.

• D Oliver Ekman-Larsson (44K), Coyotes (at Ducks): While Ekman-Larsson tallied four SOG in his second-to-last game, he totaled just three shots in his other four most recent games. The Coyotes have scored as many as three goals just once in their past eight games.

Contrarian Options

• D Roman Josi (50K), Predators (at Panthers): Josi played just 23:11 in his most recent game, his lowest TOI total in his past 12 games. The Predators handily beat the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 6-1 Thursday, allowing their workhorse defenseman some extra rest. Don't shy away due to one bad game, his usage will remain high.

• RW Kyle Palmieri (63K), Devils (vs. Maple Leafs): Palmieri picked up a goal and an assist in his most recent game, but registered just a single SOG and played just 14:21. His shot count should improve with a matchup against the high pace of the Maple Leafs.

• LW Anders Lee (43K), Islanders (at Avalanche): Colorado has the league's fifth-worst Corsi For team on home ice, as they total just 48.56 percent of all shot attempts. Lee had nine goals in December but lucked out from a blistering 24.3 shooting percentage. With more shots available against the Avalanche, he could have success with less luck.

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