Seth Jones records three assists in Panthers rout of Jets

Fantasy hockey: Jones posted three helpers in 25:02 on Tuesday, but his shot, ice-time and underlying metrics remain ordinary. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 28, 2026 · Updated October 28, 2026

Seth Jones recorded three assists and three shots in 25:02 as the Panthers beat the Jets 5-1 on Tuesday, October 27. He finished plus-one with two hits and no blocks in the rout.

The three points stand well above his recent averages of 0.52 points and 1.9 shots per game, and he saw just 90 seconds more ice time than his usual 23:32. His underlying play grades 42 out of 100 among defensemen in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. With first-unit power-play duty (3:23 a night, fourth among all Panthers skaters) and games remaining on Tuesday, Friday and Monday, he remains a hold in standard formats.

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Jones set up three goals without more shots or minutes than usual. He averages 0.40 assists per game over his 168-game sample, so the three helpers represent a spike rather than a new level. His 0.25 power-play points per game and fourth rank in power-play ice time (3:23 a night) among all Panthers skaters give him secondary scoring upside, but the underlying metrics suggest Tuesday's line was one game rather than a trend.

His process grade of 42 out of 100 among defensemen reflects modest shot volume and scoring-chance creation, making it hard to count on consistent point production. With three games left this week (Tuesday, Friday, Monday) and three next week, Jones offers defenseman volume in deeper leagues. Treat the three-assist night as a welcome bonus rather than a sign of anything sustainable, and keep him rostered where you already own him.

What to do

• Keep Seth Jones rostered in standard leagues for his power-play time and game volume.

• Do not chase the three assists as a breakout: his underlying metrics grade 42 out of 100 among defensemen.

• Consider streaming Jones in deeper formats for his three games this week (Tuesday, Friday, Monday) and three next week.

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