Roope Hintz scores twice in Stars overtime win over Jets

Fantasy hockey: Hintz posted two goals and five shots in 15:20 on Thursday, a strong outing but typical production for his recent averages and usage on the first power-play unit.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026

Roope Hintz scored twice on five shots in 15:20 Thursday, October 22 as Dallas beat Winnipeg 3-2 in overtime. He added three hits, one block and finished plus-2 in the win.

The two-goal performance sits well above his recent scoring average but the shot volume and ice time align with his usual workload. His underlying play grades 78 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Roope Hintz

Hintz averages 0.84 points per game in his recent sample of 195 games, putting Thursday's two-goal outing above his typical production of 0.29 goals and 0.55 assists per contest. His five shots nearly doubled his 2.2 average per game. He logs 17:29 a night overall and 3:08 on the first power-play unit, where he ranks fifth among all Dallas skaters in power-play ice time.

The center's underlying play grades 78 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting his scoring can hold steady. He averages 0.32 power-play points per game, adding value beyond even-strength situations. Dallas has three games left this week (Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday), giving him volume to produce.

What to do

• Keep Hintz in your lineup for Sunday and Tuesday as Dallas finishes its three-game week.

• His five shots and plus-2 rating in Thursday's game add to his 2.2 shots per game and 0.8 hits per game averages.

• The first-unit power-play role and strong underlying metrics make him a reliable top-six center.

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