Mikhail Sergachev records three assists in Utah's 5-3 win over New Jersey

Fantasy hockey: Sergachev posted three assists Tuesday, but his two shots and 15:04 of ice time suggest treating it as one game rather than a breakout performance.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 7, 2026

Mikhail Sergachev recorded three assists on two shots in 15:04 of ice time Tuesday as Utah defeated New Jersey 5-3. The three-point night arrived without the shot volume or minutes that typically accompany a big offensive performance.

The three assists represent a spike above Sergachev's recent averages of 0.15 goals and 0.58 assists per game, but the underlying numbers suggest treating this as a single-game event rather than a sign of elevated production ahead.

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Mikhail Sergachev

Sergachev's three assists on Tuesday came on just two shots in 15:04, well below his usual 24:16 a night and his recent average of 1.9 shots per game. The three points pushed him far above his 0.73 points per game from a 170-game sample, but the limited ice time and shot volume indicate this was more outlier than trend. His underlying play grades 72 out of 100 among defensemen in a composite of shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is.

Sergachev remains on Utah's first power-play unit, averaging 2:50 of power-play time per game and ranking fourth among all club skaters in that category. He contributes recent averages of 0.33 power-play points, 0.6 hits and 1.5 blocks per game. Utah has three games left this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, followed by four next week.

What to do

• Keep Sergachev rostered for his multi-category production and first-unit power-play role.

• Do not chase Tuesday's three-assist spike when his shot and ice-time totals suggest normal underlying activity.

• Start Sergachev in leagues that value blocks and power-play points alongside his half-point-per-game baseline.

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