Viktor Arvidsson records hat trick, four points in Red Wings win

Fantasy hockey: Arvidsson's four points and six shots tower over his recent averages, and his elite underlying numbers point to sustainable scoring ahead.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026 · Updated October 30, 2026

Viktor Arvidsson scored three goals and added one assist in Detroit's 4-1 win over Chicago on Thursday, October 29. He fired six shots in 17:07, finishing plus-3 without a power-play goal.

The four-point, six-shot performance dwarfs his recent averages of 0.65 points and 2.4 shots a night in 14:49, and his underlying play grades 99 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Viktor Arvidsson

Arvidsson's three goals and one assist came against recent averages of 0.31 goals and 0.34 assists a night. He more than doubled his usual ice time, logging 17:07 compared to his typical 14:49. The six shots represent 2.5 times his usual 2.4 a night, and the three-goal outburst shows he capitalised when he found shooting lanes. Every number in this game sits well above his baseline production rate.

The 99 out of 100 process rating among forwards means his shot volume, scoring chances and ice time paint a picture of elite offensive involvement, the kind that drives repeatable fantasy production. With Detroit playing four more games this week (Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday), Arvidsson enters a stretch where his usage and underlying metrics give him a strong chance to keep producing at a high rate. Add him immediately if he remains available in any format.

What to do

• Add Viktor Arvidsson in any league where he is still a free agent, as his elite underlying play and four remaining games this week make him a priority pickup.

• Start Arvidsson with confidence in all formats, given his process rating and Detroit's busy schedule through Tuesday.

• Monitor his ice time and shot volume over the next four games to see if his playing time holds at this elevated level.

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