Andrei Svechnikov scores twice in Hurricanes rout of Blackhawks

Fantasy hockey: Svechnikov's two-goal performance tracks with his elite underlying play, but his output sits right at his usual scoring pace.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice on five shots in 15:43 of ice time Saturday, November 7, as the Hurricanes crushed the Blackhawks 9-2. The winger finished plus-four with two hits in the blowout win.

The production matches his recent averages of 0.36 goals and 2.6 shots per game. With underlying play that grades 95 out of 100 among forwards, Svechnikov's scoring rates remain sustainable at his current usage.

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Andrei Svechnikov

Svechnikov's two-goal night against Chicago delivered exactly the kind of output his process supports. He averages 0.77 points per game in his recent sample, with 2.6 shots a night, and his underlying play grades 95 out of 100 among forwards based on shots, scoring chances and ice time. The five shots he fired Saturday exceed his usual volume, but the two-point total sits right in line with expectations.

He plays 16:59 a night and runs the first power-play unit, where he logs 2:46 per game, fourth among all Carolina skaters. His power-play role drives 0.30 power-play points per game in his recent work. Carolina has two games remaining this week, on Saturday and Thursday, making him a straightforward start in all formats.

What to do

• Start Svechnikov in both of Carolina's remaining games this week.

• Keep him active in daily leagues with confidence given his elite underlying metrics.

• Expect his scoring to hold at this pace as long as his first-unit power-play time continues.

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