Clayton Keller scores twice in Utah's win over Edmonton
Fantasy hockey: Keller's two-goal night included a power-play marker, a normal outing for his recent production that averages 1.15 points a game.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 16, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026
Clayton Keller scored twice on four shots in 16:55 as Utah defeated Edmonton 4-2 on Thursday, October 15. The right winger added a plus-one rating and a blocked shot, and one of his goals came on the power play.
The performance reflects Keller's recent averages of 0.38 goals and 1.15 points per game. His underlying play grades 84 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting the scoring should hold. He leads Utah skaters in power-play time at 3:09 a night and logs 18:59 overall.
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Clayton Keller
Keller recorded two goals on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over Edmonton, playing 16:55. One of his goals came on the power play, where he anchors the first unit and averages 3:09 per game. His recent averages sit at 0.38 goals, 0.77 assists and 2.8 shots a night, making the two-goal effort a productive evening but not a dramatic departure from his baseline.
His underlying play grades 84 out of 100 among forwards, a strong mark in shots, scoring chances and ice time that points to sustainable production. Keller logs 18:59 a night at even strength and leads all Utah skaters in power-play time. Utah plays three more times this week (Thursday, Saturday, Monday), giving him ample opportunity to add to his totals. Keep him in your lineup.
What to do
• Keep Keller in your lineup for Utah's three games this week on Thursday, Saturday and Monday.
• His strong underlying play (84th percentile among forwards) and power-play role (3:09 a night, first among Utah skaters) support rostering him in all formats.
• With 18:59 of ice time per game and 1.15 points in his recent averages, Keller should remain a reliable scorer.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for Clayton Keller in fantasy hockey?
2 goals, 4 shots in 16:55. His value holds. Underlying play grades 84 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a read on how sustainable his scoring is.
Should I start Clayton Keller this week?
Yes. Utah plays 3 games this week, and he has averaged 1.15 points per game.
Players in this story
- Clayton Keller (RW, UTA) · fantasy outlook: hold
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