Trevor Zegras sets up three goals in Flyers win over Avalanche
Fantasy hockey: Zegras posted three assists on three shots in 17:41, matching his usual ice time. His underlying play grades suggest a normal night for his level.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 20, 2026
Trevor Zegras set up three goals on Monday, October 19, recording three assists on three shots in 17:41 as Philadelphia beat Colorado 3-2. He finished plus-two with a hit and a block.
The three-point night stands well above his recent averages of 0.72 points and 2.0 shots per game. His underlying play grades 52 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how repeatable his scoring is.
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Trevor Zegras
Zegras put up three assists without adding shots or ice time, playing 17:41 compared to his 18:50 average. He owns the top power-play spot among all Flyers skaters, averaging 2:44 of power-play time per game. His recent scoring rate sits at 0.26 goals and 0.46 assists per game, with 0.18 power-play points.
The underlying process grade of 52 out of 100 reflects middling shot generation and scoring-chance creation relative to other forwards. Zegras averages 2.0 shots, 0.6 hits and 0.3 blocks per game over a 147-game sample. Philadelphia plays three more times this week, on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
What to do
• Hold Trevor Zegras as a mid-level center with first-unit power-play time.
• Do not overreact to the three-assist night given his middling underlying play grade.
• Plan for three Flyers starts this week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Quick answers
What does this mean for Trevor Zegras in fantasy hockey?
One big night: 3 assists, 3 shots in 17:41. His value holds. The points came without more shots or minutes than usual; treat it as one game.
Should I start Trevor Zegras this week?
Yes. Philadelphia plays 3 games this week, and he has averaged 0.72 points per game.
Players in this story
- Trevor Zegras (C, PHI) · fantasy outlook: hold
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