Nick Schmaltz scores twice in Utah's 4-1 win over Columbus

Fantasy hockey: Schmaltz posted two goals and eight shots Saturday but remains a hold at his usual mid-range production level.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 4, 2026

Nick Schmaltz scored two goals on eight shots in 17:39 of ice time Saturday, October 3 as Utah defeated Columbus 4-1. One goal came on the power play, and he finished even with a blocked shot.

The performance showcases Schmaltz's shot volume upside, but his recent averages of 0.37 goals and 0.90 points per game with 2.4 shots a night keep him in middle-tier fantasy territory. His underlying play grades 74 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Nick Schmaltz

Schmaltz's eight shots represent more than three times his recent average of 2.4 per game, making Saturday's output a spike rather than a baseline. He averages 0.52 assists per game to go with his 0.37 goals, and his power-play time of 2:57 a night ranks third among all Utah skaters. He contributes 0.30 power-play points per game.

The center logs 19:38 a night at five-on-five and provides 0.6 blocks per game, with hits essentially absent at 0.2 per contest. Utah plays four more times this week, on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Schmaltz remains a hold in standard formats given his usual production rate.

What to do

• Hold Schmaltz in standard leagues as a mid-range scorer who delivers roughly a point per game.

• Stream him if you need Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday starts from a likely available center.

• Monitor his shot volume over the four remaining Utah games this week to see if the eight-shot output repeats.

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