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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Wednesday, Jan. 25 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):

Dynamic Duos

• C Claude Giroux (58K) & RW Jakub Voracek (59K), Flyers (at Rangers): Voracek recently rejoined Giroux on the Flyers' top line, and it worked. Giroux scored for the first time in 13 games and Voracek added a helper. The Rangers' D hasn't done struggling G Henrik Lundqvist many favors, either, allowing 8.39 scoring chances per 60 minutes, sixth most in the league.

• C Mitch Marner (48K) & LW James van Riemsdyk (52K), Maple Leafs (at Red Wings): Only two trios have skated more minutes together this season than the line of Marner, JVR, and Tyler Bozak. The line generates 11.11 scoring chances per 60 minutes, best among lines that have at least 250 minutes of ice time together at 5v5. The Red Wings played Tuesday, and could come into the game fatigued.

• C Connor McDavid (80K) & LW Patrick Maroon (39K), Oilers (at Ducks): Maroon's lower salary makes him an ideal pairing with linemate McDavid. Maroon's a bit of a risk, though, as he didn't take a single shot on goal in Edmonton's last game, despite 15 minutes of ice time. Still, he's scored 18 times and is usually good for a few SOG despite his recent struggles.

Bargain Plays

• C Leo Komarov (32K), Maple Leafs (at Red Wings): Komarov's plethora of hits raises his floor to a reasonable level in the event that he fails to score. His two hits against Calgary on Monday were the fewest he's tallied in seven games. With a short slate, and few ultra expensive options, Komarov's price tag gives even greater breathing room.

• D Kevin Klein (25K), Rangers (vs. Flyers): Klein is one of only three players in the NHL to have at least 100 hits and 100 blocked shots on the season. This keeps his daily value afloat, especially at the minimum price.

• LW Nick Ritchie (28K), Ducks (vs. Oilers): Like the two other bargain options, Ritchie hits bodies with abandon. He is third in the NHL with 164 hits, but also has 11 goals to go along with it. Scoring is secondary, but he'll run into one. The hits provide a nice base, however, allowing you to spend up on stronger guarantees.

Top Fades

• D Shayne Gostisbehere (48K), Flyers (at Rangers): The surprise star of 2015-16, Gostisbehere has been a resolute disappointment in his sophomore season. He has three assists in his last 10 games played, and no goals. He doesn't generate hits, and he's not much of a shot blocker. He's also the most expensive defenseman on the night.

• G Petr Mrazek (110K), Red Wings (vs. Maple Leafs): The priciest goaltender should get the start after rookie G Jared Coreau played against the Bruins on Tuesday. Mrazek has failed to live up to his previous season numbers, posting a .895 save percentage in 27 games. He's not worth the investment.

• C Matt Duchene (69K), Avalanche (vs. Canucks): An argument can be made to pick Duchene as a contrarian due to an illness making him a game-time decision. There are simply better options at the position for a lower salary with less risk attached -- Auston Matthews at 62K against a fatigued Red Wings team, for example.

Contrarian Options

• RW Corey Perry (74K), Ducks (vs. Oilers): Perry's paltry (for him) nine goals to date make that salary a little hard to swallow. He has taken four shots on goal in each of his last three games, however, finding the net once. He's got a career-worst 6.4 shooting percentage haunting him. His positive regression may not kick in on Wednesday, but he could return tournament value if it does.

• D Sami Vatanen (40K), Ducks (vs. Oilers): At the very least, Vatanen will be fresh after being a healthy scratch against Winnipeg on Monday. Vatanen has blocked 92 shots on the season, and skates 20-plus minutes when he plays. His floor is relatively steady, but his poor play of late combined with the healthy scratch could scare people off him.

• C Henrik Sedin (55K), Canucks (at Avalanche): No team has played worse on home ice than the Avalanche. With a 5-17-1 home record, and the league's worst goal differential of minus-62, Sedin should be more appealing despite his less than sterling season. He still has 31 points, but he's a bust on nights he doesn't reach the scoresheet as he doesn't have much of a physical game to supplement his lack of scoring.

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