Fantasy hockey managers should prioritize players from teams with favorable March schedules to gain an edge. The New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs all face six or more lightly slotted dates this month, creating opportunities for undervalued contributors.

For instance, the Rangers' Will Cuylle and Artemi Panarin's replacement Lafreniere benefit from increased ice time, while the Ducks' Leo Carlsson, returning from injury, and goalie Lukas Dostal thrive against weaker opponents. Bold moves include targeting the Blues' Robert Thomas, who could rebound after a slow start, and the Maple Leafs' shot-blocking defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who remains available in 70% of leagues despite limited trade-deadline buzz.