Kyle Connor scores twice in Jets overtime win over Canadiens

Fantasy hockey: Connor's two goals and eight shots in 27:50 of ice time matched his elite usage and underlying play grades. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 4, 2026

Kyle Connor scored twice on eight shots in 27:50 of ice time in Winnipeg's 5-4 overtime win over Montreal on Tuesday, November 3. He added one power-play goal and finished plus-one in the victory.

The performance matched Connor's standing as a fantasy star, with his ice time and shot volume aligning with his recent averages of 0.51 goals, 0.61 assists and 3.5 shots per game. His underlying play grades 87 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Kyle Connor

Connor logged 27:50 against Montreal, six minutes more than his 21:34 per game average, and his eight shots were well above his 3.5 per game rate. He plays on Winnipeg's first power-play unit, where he averages 3:08 per game, the most among all Jets skaters. One of his two goals came on the man advantage.

Connor averages 1.12 points per game with 0.28 of them on the power play, and his process rating of 87 suggests strong shot generation and ice time support his production. The Jets play three times this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, and three more next week.

What to do

• Keep Connor active in all formats with his elite ice time, power-play role and shot volume.

• Target Winnipeg skaters for streaming this week with three games remaining on Thursday and Sunday.

• Trust Connor's process rating of 87 as a signal that his scoring should hold up.

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