Luke Evangelista posts two-point night in Devils win over Avalanche

Fantasy hockey: Evangelista's six shots and two points against Colorado outpaced his recent averages, a strong outing worth noting for managers in deeper formats.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 21, 2026

Luke Evangelista scored one goal and added one assist in New Jersey's 4-3 win over Colorado on Tuesday, October 20. The right wing put six shots on goal in 16:54 and finished plus-one.

The six-shot, two-point performance stands well above his recent averages of 2.2 shots and 0.59 points a night. His underlying play grades 74 out of 100 among forwards, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time.

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Luke Evangelista

Evangelista's night against Colorado outpaced his recent workload and production. He has averaged 16:37 a night in the model sample, so the 16:54 reflects a similar role. The two points and six shots both cleared his averages (0.59 points, 2.2 shots), making this a meaningful output for fantasy purposes. His recent numbers come from his time with Nashville, before he joined New Jersey.

The 74-out-of-100 process grade suggests his scoring has a reasonable foundation in shot volume and ice time. New Jersey plays three games this week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), giving Evangelista additional chances to build on this performance. Managers in deeper formats should consider streaming him for the rest of the week given the volume and the schedule.

What to do

• Stream Evangelista in deeper formats for New Jersey's three remaining games this week.

• Monitor his ice time and shot volume over the next few games to gauge whether this workload holds.

• Keep Evangelista on benches in standard leagues until the role stabilizes with his new club.

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