Tomas Hertl scores twice as Golden Knights beat Sabres 4-1

Fantasy hockey: Hertl's two-goal night matches his usual production, making him a hold in all formats with three games left this week. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026 · Updated November 11, 2026

Tomas Hertl scored two goals on four shots in 14:18 of ice time Sunday as the Golden Knights beat the Sabres 4-1. The center added four hits and finished plus-two in the road win.

The line matches Hertl's recent averages of 0.74 points per game and gives fantasy managers a solid hold heading into three games this week. His underlying play grades 88 out of 100 among forwards, a strong read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Tomas Hertl

Hertl's two-goal performance tracks with his recent averages of 0.34 goals and 0.74 points per game. The center manages 2.5 shots per game and skates 17:12 a night overall, including 3:18 on the first power-play unit. His four shots Sunday came close to doubling that baseline, and his 14:18 of ice time reflected situational deployment in a game the Golden Knights controlled.

The underlying numbers support Hertl as a hold in all formats. His process grade of 88 out of 100 among forwards, based on shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggests his production should hold. He plays on the first power-play unit, though he ranks fifth among all Golden Knights skaters in power-play ice time. The Golden Knights play three more times this week, on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.

What to do

• Keep Hertl rostered in all formats as a consistent center who produces close to 0.74 points per game.

• Start him in the three remaining games this week, including Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Expect steady production backed by elite underlying play that grades 88 out of 100 among forwards.

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