Filip Forsberg scores twice in Predators loss to Capitals
Forsberg's two-goal night against Washington shows his offensive consistency, and he remains a hold across all fantasy formats. Fantasy impact.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026
Filip Forsberg scored twice in Nashville's 4-3 loss to Washington on Thursday, October 29, finishing with four shots and 21:39 of ice time. One of his goals came on the power play, and he posted a plus-one rating despite the defeat.
The performance reflects Forsberg's elite shot generation and scoring touch, and he plays on Nashville's top line and first power-play unit. With three games remaining this week (Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday), he offers steady production in all fantasy categories.
Fantasy impact
Player by player
Filip Forsberg
Forsberg's two goals and four shots on Thursday, October 29 against Washington align with his recent averages of 0.47 goals, 0.51 assists and 3.2 shots per game. His 21:39 of ice time exceeded his usual 18:54 a night, and his power-play goal adds to his 0.37 power-play points per game average. He ranks third on the Predators in power-play time at 2:59 per game.
His underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among forwards, a measure of his shot volume, scoring chances and ice time that suggests his scoring pace is sustainable. Forsberg remains a hold in all formats as a dual-category contributor on a Nashville team with three games left this week on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday.
What to do
• Keep Filip Forsberg active in all leagues as a top-line winger who generates elite shot volume and power-play production.
• Rely on Forsberg in weekly formats with Nashville playing Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday this week.
• Treat him as a consistent scorer across goals, assists and shots, supported by his 91 out of 100 process grade.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for Filip Forsberg in fantasy hockey?
2 goals, 4 shots in 21:39. His value holds. Underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a read on how sustainable his scoring is.
Should I start Filip Forsberg this week?
Yes. Nashville plays 3 games this week, and he has averaged 0.98 points per game.
Players in this story
- Filip Forsberg (LW, NSH) · fantasy outlook: hold
Lineups for the teams in this story
- Predators lineup and lines tonight (Nashville Predators)
- NHL starting goalies tonight
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