Alexis Lafrenière scores twice in Rangers' 4-1 win over Lightning
Fantasy hockey: Lafrenière's two-goal game delivered four shots and 19:23 of ice time, a normal workload for a winger averaging 0.62 points and 2.0 shots per game.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 14, 2026
Alexis Lafrenière scored twice in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Lightning on Tuesday, October 13, finishing with two goals, four shots and 19:23 of ice time in the victory. The left winger went plus-2 with two hits and no power-play goals.
The multi-goal effort came on a typical shot total and ice time allotment for Lafrenière, who averages 0.62 points, 2.0 shots and 17:38 a night. His underlying play grades 69 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how repeatable his scoring should be.
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Lafrenière's two goals came on four shots in 19:23, an increase of nearly two minutes over his 17:38 average but the same shot total he normally produces. The points came without more shots or minutes than usual, so treat it as one game rather than a signal of changing usage. He averages 0.24 goals and 0.39 assists per game with 0.11 power-play points.
The winger plays on the Rangers' top power-play unit, logging 2:20 per game with the man advantage, fifth among all New York skaters. His underlying play grades 69 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. The Rangers have four games left this week, playing Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Monday.
What to do
• Treat Lafrenière as a normal hold after a two-goal game on his usual shot total and minutes.
• Start Lafrenière in the Rangers' four remaining games this week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Monday.
• Do not overreact to the two goals as a sign of a new role, given his shot total and ice time were typical.
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Quick answers
What does this mean for Alexis Lafrenière in fantasy hockey?
One big night: 2 goals, 4 shots in 19:23. His value holds. The points came without more shots or minutes than usual; treat it as one game.
Should I start Alexis Lafrenière this week?
Yes. the Rangers plays 4 games this week, and he has averaged 0.62 points per game.
Players in this story
- Alexis Lafrenière (LW, NYR) · fantasy outlook: hold
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