Tomas Hertl scores twice in Golden Knights 3-2 win over Penguins

Fantasy hockey: Hertl's two power-play goals matched his recent scoring pace, making him a solid hold in three games this week. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 4, 2026

Tomas Hertl scored twice in Vegas's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, November 3, recording two goals and three shots in 15:11. Both goals came on the power play, and he added five hits and a plus-one.

The two-goal performance aligned with his recent averages of 0.34 goals and 0.74 points per game, keeping him a hold for fantasy managers. His underlying play grades 88 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, suggesting his production should remain steady. Vegas plays three times this week, with games Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

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Tomas Hertl

Hertl's two power-play goals came while averaging 3:18 of power-play time per game, fifth among all Golden Knights skaters. His recent averages show 0.31 power-play points per game alongside 2.5 shots per game. The center has been averaging 17:12 a night, though he played 15:11 on Tuesday.

His underlying process grade of 88 out of 100 among forwards points to sustainable scoring, with strong marks in shots, scoring chances and ice time. The Golden Knights have three games left this week (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday) and three next week, giving Hertl a solid schedule to maintain his 0.74 points-per-game pace. Keep him rostered.

What to do

• Keep Hertl rostered through a favorable three-game week for Vegas.

• His 88 process grade suggests his 0.74 points per game should hold.

• Start him in all formats with games Thursday and Sunday still to play.

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