Alex DeBrincat posts three-point night in Red Wings win over Senators

Fantasy hockey: DeBrincat's two goals and one assist are a strong showing, but his 0.96 points per game average means he was already priced in as a top scorer.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 7, 2026

Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and added one assist in Detroit's 5-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday, October 6. He logged 18:45 and added a power-play goal, three shots and a plus-two rating in the victory.

The three-point night looks big on paper, but DeBrincat was already averaging 0.96 points per game in his recent sample. His underlying play grades 98 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, showing his production is sustainable.

Fantasy impact

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Alex DeBrincat

DeBrincat's line Tuesday matches what fantasy managers already owned: 0.47 goals and 0.49 assists per game in his recent averages, with 3.2 shots per outing. He plays 18:22 a night and runs the top power-play unit with 3:19 of man-advantage time per game, ranking first among all Red Wings skaters. The three shots Tuesday align with his steady shot volume.

The 98th-percentile process grade shows DeBrincat's scoring is built on quality play, not luck. He has three games remaining this week (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday), giving him volume to add to rosters already counting on his near point-per-game pace. His power-play role and elite underlying metrics make him a safe hold at this level.

What to do

• Hold DeBrincat as a first-line winger with elite shot and chance generation across three more games this week.

• Keep him active in all formats with Detroit playing Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

• Expect his production to stay near one point per game, supported by top power-play minutes and a 98th-percentile process grade.

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