Arseny Gritsyuk posts two points, six shots in Devils loss to Capitals

Fantasy hockey: Gritsyuk's two-point, six-shot night in 17:17 well exceeds his recent averages and makes him worth streaming for three games this week.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 17, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026

Arseny Gritsyuk scored one goal and added one assist on six shots in 17:17 in the Devils' 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday, October 17. The right wing recorded one hit and finished even in ice time that topped his recent average by more than two minutes.

The performance puts Gritsyuk well above his recent numbers of 0.52 points and 2.3 shots per game, with the six-shot volume particularly notable. His underlying play grades 83 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting the scoring has a foundation to build on.

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Gritsyuk's two points doubled his recent average of 0.52 per game, while his six shots nearly tripled his 2.3-per-game mark. The 17:17 ice time represented a jump from his typical 15:11 a night, though he plays minimal power-play minutes at 1:06 per game and ranks 11th among all Devils skaters in that category. His recent scoring splits to 0.24 goals and 0.28 assists per game, with 0.07 power-play points.

The underlying metrics support the offensive output. An 83-out-of-100 process grade among forwards reflects strong shot generation, scoring-chance creation and ice-time usage, all indicators that his production has a sustainable base. The Devils play three more times this week, on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, giving Gritsyuk immediate streaming appeal coming off this performance.

What to do

• Stream Gritsyuk for three games this week while he runs above his 0.52 points per game.

• Target his Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday starts against manageable opponents.

• Monitor his ice time to see if the 17:17 holds or if he returns to his 15:11 baseline.

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