Leo Carlsson sets up three goals in Ducks 7-6 loss to Sabres

Fantasy hockey: Carlsson posted three assists and four shots in 22:09 on Thursday, well above his recent averages of 0.80 points and 2.3 shots per game.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026 · Updated October 30, 2026

Leo Carlsson set up three goals and fired four shots in 22:09 of ice time on Thursday as the Ducks fell to the Sabres 7-6. The center logged his highest ice time of the night while contributing across the offensive zone despite the loss.

The three-point performance stands well above Carlsson's recent averages of 0.80 points per game and 2.3 shots per game. His underlying play grades 90 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting his scoring can hold up.

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Carlsson's three assists doubled his recent scoring pace of 0.36 goals and 0.44 assists per game. The 22:09 of ice time marked nearly three extra minutes beyond his usual 19:23 a night, and his four shots doubled his 2.3-per-game average. He remains on the top power-play unit, where he averages 3:14 per game, ranking first among all Ducks skaters in power-play ice time.

The 90-out-of-100 process grade reflects strong shot volume, scoring chances and ice time usage, all measures of whether his scoring can continue. He averages 0.19 power-play points per game over his sample of 190 games. With two games remaining this week (Sunday and Tuesday), Carlsson belongs in lineups across formats given the combination of workload and performance level.

What to do

• Start Leo Carlsson in all formats for Sunday and Tuesday with his ice time north of 22 minutes and process grades among the league's best forwards.

• Target Carlsson in leagues where he may still be available, as his 90 process grade and top power-play role support consistent production.

• Keep Carlsson active through the Ducks' four-game week ahead, where his usage should remain steady.

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