Darling was named the road starter for Thursday's game against the Bruins, Eric Lear of Blackhawks TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

A recommended strategy in daily fantasy hockey is to reach into the bargain bin and grab a goalie who plays for a great team as the No. 2 option but gets the rare nod that night. That way, you have a greater chunk of change to spend on your skaters. Darling meets the aforementioned conditions Thursday, and he's been fantastic over his last four games, yielding just five goals in that span. Facing the Bruins isn't ideal as they average 3.02 goals per game, third in the league, but that's slightly offset by the fact that the 'Hawks are just three spots behind in that category.