Matthew Tkachuk sets up five goals in Panthers rout of Blue Jackets

Fantasy hockey: Tkachuk's five-assist performance was a standout night, but his recent averages already priced in this level of production.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 14, 2026

Matthew Tkachuk recorded five assists and one shot on goal in 17:20 of ice time as the Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 7-3 on Tuesday, October 13. He finished the night with no goals, no hits and no blocks, and was even in plus-minus.

The five-point explosion stands out on the scoresheet, but Tkachuk's recent averages of 1.11 points per game already reflected elite production before this performance. His underlying play grades 88 out of 100 among forwards, a strong indicator of how sustainable his scoring is. Florida plays three more times this week, with games Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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Matthew Tkachuk

Tkachuk's five assists against Columbus delivered the kind of playmaking night that draws headlines, but fantasy managers who rostered him were already banking on output near this level. His recent averages of 0.42 goals and 0.68 assists per game add up to 1.11 points a night, with 0.42 power-play points per game. He averages 3.0 shots and 18:26 of ice time, including 3:30 on the power play, where he ranks third among all Panthers skaters.

The underlying process grade of 88 out of 100 speaks to Tkachuk's shot volume, scoring chances and ice time, all of which support continued production at this tier. He managed just one shot in over 17 minutes Tuesday, a departure from his usual volume. The Panthers have three games left this week, giving him ample opportunity to pile up points. His fantasy value remains exactly where it was before this performance.

What to do

• Keep Matthew Tkachuk in all lineups, as his recent averages already reflect elite production and he has three games left this week.

• Do not treat Tuesday's five-assist night as a reason to upgrade Tkachuk, since his underlying play and recent averages already priced in this level of output.

• Monitor Tkachuk's shot volume going forward, as one shot in 17:20 was well below his usual rate of 3.0 per game.

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