Alex DeBrincat posts three points in Red Wings overtime loss to Devils

Fantasy hockey: DeBrincat's two goals and one assist Tuesday are a normal night for a player averaging 0.96 points per game in his recent averages.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 14, 2026

Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and added one assist on six shots in 21:25 of ice time Tuesday as the Red Wings fell 5-4 in overtime to the Devils. He finished plus-4 with one hit and one block.

DeBrincat's three-point night matches the production you expect from a player averaging 0.96 points per game in his recent averages. His underlying play grades 98 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Alex DeBrincat

DeBrincat posted two goals and one assist on six shots in 21:25 against New Jersey Tuesday, a strong line from a player already averaging 0.47 goals, 0.49 assists and 3.2 shots per game. The winger finished plus-4 with one hit and one block in the overtime loss. He logged 21:25 of ice time, well above his recent average of 18:22 a night, and runs Detroit's first power-play unit while averaging 3:19 of power-play time per game, the most among all Red Wings skaters.

DeBrincat's underlying play grades 98 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. He averages 0.27 power-play points per game in his recent averages. The Red Wings have three games left this week, playing Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

What to do

• Keep DeBrincat rostered in all formats as a player averaging 0.96 points per game with elite underlying play.

• Start him Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as Detroit plays three times this week.

• Count on DeBrincat for top-line minutes and first-unit power-play time as Detroit's most-used skater on the man advantage.

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