Nikolaj Ehlers records three assists in Hurricanes win over Kraken

Fantasy hockey: Ehlers set up three goals on two shots Saturday, a performance slightly above his recent averages worth holding but not chasing.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Nikolaj Ehlers recorded three assists on two shots in 16:48 of ice time Saturday, November 14 as Carolina beat Seattle 5-1. The winger did not register a power-play point and finished even in the win.

The three-assist night stands out against recent averages of 0.52 assists and 0.85 points per game, though the performance came without elevated ice time or shot volume. His underlying play grades 92 out of 100 among forwards, measuring how his shots, scoring chances and minutes support continued production.

Fantasy impact

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Nikolaj Ehlers

Ehlers picked up 0.85 points per game in his recent sample, firing 2.6 shots a night while averaging 16:36 of ice time. He plays on Carolina's first power-play unit, where he logs 2:44 per game, ranking fifth among all Hurricanes skaters. His 0.27 power-play points per game account for a meaningful share of his production, though none of Saturday's three assists came with the man advantage.

The three-point outburst exceeds his typical output, but the shot count and ice time remained consistent with his averages. His process grade of 92 out of 100 among forwards suggests the scoring has sustainable underpinnings. He has two games remaining this week, on Sat and Thu, followed by three games next week. Keep him rostered but treat the performance as a strong single game rather than a sign of a new level.

What to do

• Keep Ehlers rostered through his remaining two games this week.

• Do not chase the three-assist line by trading for him at an inflated price.

• Start him in lineups that reward top-unit power-play time and strong underlying metrics.

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