Steven Stamkos posts two goals and one assist in Nashville win

Fantasy hockey: Stamkos posted three points Sunday, but his underlying numbers suggest treating it as a normal scoring night for a player averaging 0.77…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026

Steven Stamkos posts two goals and one assist in Nashville win

Steven Stamkos scored two goals and one assist in Nashville's 6-2 win over Colorado on Sunday, October 25. He finished with four shots and one power-play goal in 17:46 of ice time.

The three-point night matches the production managers expect from Stamkos, who averages 0.77 points per game with 2.6 shots in recent play. His shot total and minutes were typical, making this a strong but not extraordinary outing for fantasy purposes.

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Stamkos delivered two goals and one assist on four shots in 17:46 Sunday, matching his recent averages of 0.77 points per game and 2.6 shots. The power-play goal came while anchoring Nashville's top unit, where he leads all Predators skaters with 3:10 of power-play time per game. His underlying play grades 73 out of 100 among forwards, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time.

The three-point performance came without heavier shot volume or minutes than usual, making it a solid but not anomalous night for a player producing near his established pace. Stamkos averages 0.47 goals and 0.30 assists per game, with 0.34 power-play points per contest. Nashville plays four more games this week, with contests Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

What to do

• Keep Stamkos rostered across all formats as a center posting 0.77 points per game with first-unit power-play time.

• Start him through Nashville's four-game week that runs through Saturday.

• His underlying process grade of 73 suggests his recent scoring pace is sustainable heading into the coming games.

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Quick answers

What does this mean for Steven Stamkos in fantasy hockey?

One big night: 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots in 17:46. His value holds. The points came without more shots or minutes than usual; treat it as one game.

Should I start Steven Stamkos this week?

Yes. Nashville plays 4 games this week, and he has averaged 0.77 points per game.

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