Cole Knuble scores twice in Flyers' 3-1 win over Sabres
Fantasy hockey: Knuble posted two goals and four shots in 10:24 against Buffalo, but with no recent averages available managers should wait for more games.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 22, 2026
Cole Knuble scored twice and added four shots on goal in 10:24 of ice time as the Flyers beat the Sabres 3-1 on Wednesday, October 21. He finished plus-2 with two points and no power-play goals in the win.
The two-goal performance stands out, but without recent averages to compare against, managers need to watch his ice time and power-play usage over his next few games before making roster decisions. Philadelphia has three games remaining this week (Wednesday, Saturday, Tuesday).
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Cole Knuble
Knuble posted two goals and four shots in 10:24 of ice time against Buffalo on Wednesday, October 21. He finished plus-2 with no power-play points in the 3-1 win. The rookie winger recorded two points and no hits or blocks in his outing.
With no recent averages available, his fantasy value remains unclear. Track his ice time and power-play role over his first few games to determine whether the two-goal night reflects a strong offensive opportunity or a hot start that may cool. The Flyers have three games left this week on Wednesday, Saturday and Tuesday.
What to do
• Monitor Cole Knuble's ice time and power-play usage over the next few games before adding him.
• Wait for a larger sample of games to establish whether Knuble's role supports consistent production.
• Stream Knuble only if his minutes and line placement improve in his next appearances.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for Cole Knuble in fantasy hockey?
NHL debut: 2 goals, 4 shots in 10:24. His value holds. No NHL sample yet: watch his ice time and power-play role over his first few games.
Should I start Cole Knuble this week?
Yes. Philadelphia plays 3 games this week.
Players in this story
- Cole Knuble (RW, PHI) · fantasy outlook: hold
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