Sam Malinski fantasy hockey outlook
Sam Malinski is a 28-year-old defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, currently on the second defense pair. Weighted over his last three seasons (176 games), he produces 0.38 points and 1.81 shots per game, a 31-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
- Team: Colorado Avalanche
- Position: defenseman, #70, shoots right
- Even strength: second defense pair
- Power play: not on a unit
- Injury status: healthy
Sam Malinski fantasy stats
Per-game rates over the last three seasons (176 games), weighted toward the most recent season.
| Points per game | 0.38 |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 0.06 |
| Assists per game | 0.32 |
| Power play points per game | 0.02 |
| Shots per game | 1.81 |
| Hits per game | 0.53 |
| Blocks per game | 1.07 |
| 82-game points pace at these rates | 31 |
| Ice time per game (last season) | 17:28 |
| Power play time per game (last season) | 0:11 |
Underlying play grades 100 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).
Quick answers
Is Sam Malinski injured?
No. Sam Malinski is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
What line is Sam Malinski on?
Sam Malinski is on the Colorado Avalanche second defense pair (lines updated October 1).
Is Sam Malinski on the power play?
Not right now. He is not listed on either Colorado Avalanche power play unit.
How many points per game does Sam Malinski average?
Weighted toward his most recent season, Sam Malinski averages 0.38 points, 0.02 power play points and 1.81 shots per game across 176 games over the last three seasons.