Week 5 Strength of Schedule <\/p>\n
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Week 5 Streaming Targets<\/p>\n
The NHL\u2019s Frozen Frenzy completely threw off the streaming schedule in Week 4, but Week 5 is much more balanced and packed with streaming opportunities. One team has four light-night games, while four others have three, so there\u2019s plenty of streaming targets to be found.<\/p>\n
Chicago Blackhawks<\/p>\n
Chicago tops this week\u2019s streaming list; they\u2019re the only team with four games on light nights, so you won\u2019t have to worry about lineup conflicts. The matchups aren\u2019t amazing (19th in Average Opponent Rating, 50.1), but the sheer volume makes them worth targeting.<\/p>\n
Ryan Donato (C\/LW\/RW \u2013 34% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Donato hasn\u2019t matched last year\u2019s contract-season surge, but he\u2019s still producing in a secondary role. Through 12 games, he\u2019s tallied 6G, 2A with steady volume (2.2 SOG\/gm, 1.4 hits\/gm). He offers balanced category coverage and multi-position eligibility, though he\u2019d benefit from more top-line or PP1 time.<\/p>\n
Andre Burakovsky (LW \u2013 3% Rostered)<\/p>\n
After three down years in Seattle, Burakovsky is showing flashes of his Colorado form. He\u2019s up to nine points (4G \/ 5A) in 11 games while averaging a career-high 17:05 TOI\/gm. Playing over 84% of his 5v5 minutes with Connor Bedard, the pair has driven play well (2.8 xGF\/60, 27.7 SCF\/60, 10.4 HDCF\/60). He\u2019s also seeing PP1 usage, with nearly half his production coming on the man advantage. Burakovsky doesn\u2019t bring much in peripherals, but his scoring ceiling is higher than Donato\u2019s this week.<\/p>\n
Tyler Bertuzzi (LW\/RW \u2013 10% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Bertuzzi remains a steady, low-key contributor. Over his last three seasons, he\u2019s averaged roughly 1.1 goals, 1.1 assists, 7.2 SOG, and 4.0 hits per four games \u2014 consistent depth production that plays well in a busy week. He\u2019s skating 16:38 TOI\/gm on Chicago\u2019s second line and top power-play unit, giving him both volume and opportunity.<\/p>\n
Teuvo Teravainen (LW\/RW \u2013 20% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Teravainen is more of a specialist. He\u2019ll chip in assists and power-play points but offers limited shot volume (1.3 per game) and goal scoring.<\/p>\n
Calgary Flames<\/p>\n
The Flames only play three times this week, but all three are on light nights, and they own the easiest schedule of the week based on Average Opponent Rating (79.4). Matchups against CBJ, CHI, and MIN set up well on paper, but the question is, can they capitalize?<\/p>\n
Through 14 games, Calgary ranks dead last in goals per game (2.14), and lineup volatility hasn\u2019t helped; several of their best streamers have been scratched recently. Proceed with cautious optimism.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Huberdeau (C\/LW \u2013 31% Rostered)<\/p>\n
The Flames\u2019 offence has looked more functional since Huberdeau rejoined the lineup on October 18th. Before his return, they averaged 1.77 GF\/60 and 2.72 xGF\/60; since then, those numbers have improved slightly to 2.31 GF\/60 and 2.86 xGF\/60.<\/p>\n
Huberdeau has seven points (4G \/ 3A) in nine games, though his 1.7 SOG\/gm keeps him more of an assist-heavy play. Still, his 19:34 ATOI ranks second among Calgary forwards, giving him the most secure usage and fantasy relevance on the roster this week.<\/p>\n
Blake Coleman (C\/LW\/RW \u2013 27% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Coleman remains one of the most reliable Flames. He\u2019s dressed in 98.5% of games since joining the team in 2022. He offers excellent peripherals with solid depth scoring: 2.6 SOG, 4.4 shot attempts, and 2.0 hits per game.<\/p>\n
That pace translates to roughly 1G, 1A, 8 SOG, and 6 hits across three games \u2014 a strong floor for category coverage and a solid play in banger leagues.<\/p>\n
Mikael Backlund (C \u2013 4% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Backlund is a steady but low-upside option. He\u2019s posted six points (2G \/ 4A) in 14 games, right in line with his typical production. Without meaningful power-play time, his fantasy ceiling is limited. You know what you\u2019re getting, but you may prefer to chase higher-upside plays this week.<\/p>\n
Matt Coronato (RW \u2013 10% Rostered)<\/p>\n
It\u2019s surprising that Coronato\u2019s lineup spot has been in question after he finished last season with 23 points (13G \/ 10A) in his final 33 games (a 32G \/ 25A pace). The good news: he\u2019s been in the lineup for four straight and is seeing more opportunity, averaging 16:08 TOI over his last three.<\/p>\n
He ranks second on the team in shot attempts (behind Kadri) and recently skated on a line with Morgan Frost and Huberdeau, plus PP1 usage. If that deployment sticks, Coronato could easily lead Calgary in fantasy value this week.<\/p>\n
Morgan Frost (C \u2013 6% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Frost shifted back to center on Sunday but logged a season-high four SOG in 17:13 TOI. With five points (1G \/ 4A) in his last seven games and growing trust from the coaching staff, he\u2019s a worthwhile speculative streamer if he remains in the top-six and on PP1.<\/p>\n
Seattle Kraken<\/p>\n
Like Calgary, Seattle has one of the softest schedules this week \u2014 the 2nd-easiest Average Opponent Rating (69.3) \u2014 but their offence remains a concern. The Kraken are averaging just 2.73 goals per game, the ninth-lowest mark in the NHL.<\/p>\n
Jaden Schwartz (C\/LW \u2013 18% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Schwartz has quietly had a strong start, picking up points in eight of 11 games for a total of 10 points (4G \/ 6A). His current luck (19.0 SH%, 17.6 on-ice SH%) likely isn\u2019t sustainable, but all you need is one more hot week. With a clearly defined role and steady usage, he offers a safe floor with modest upside.<\/p>\n
Jordan Eberle (RW \u2013 8% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Eberle\u2019s profile is similar to Schwartz\u2019s, but his production looks more sustainable. He\u2019s registered eight points (4G \/ 4A) in 11 games while maintaining reasonable metrics (16.0 SH%, 13.6 on-ice SH%). His shot volume and deployment are slightly stronger than Schwartz\u2019s, making him a safer streaming option overall.<\/p>\n
Matty Beniers (C \u2013 12% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Beniers continues to be a steady, if unspectacular, producer. He\u2019s logging heavy minutes on the top line and power play, but has just one goal to show for it so far. His low shot volume caps his goal-scoring upside, keeping him in assist-heavy streamer territory. Realistically, his ceiling looks like a 20-goal, 30-assist player over a full season.<\/p>\n
Chandler Stephenson (C \u2013 6% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Stephenson\u2019s usage is enticing \u2014 20+ minutes per game and PP1 time \u2014 but the results haven\u2019t followed. With just 18 shots in 11 games, his floor is almost nonexistent. He\u2019s managed seven points (3G \/ 4A), so there\u2019s some upside if things break right, but there\u2019s just as much risk he posts zeros across the board.<\/p>\n
Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n
The theme of Week 5 continues; teams with the best schedules can\u2019t seem to score. Vancouver\u2019s schedule ranks 9th in Average Opponent Rating (69.2), slightly tougher than Calgary or Seattle, but still among the easiest this week. Unfortunately, injuries have ravaged their lineup, and they currently sit 28th in the NHL in goals per game (2.54).<\/p>\n
Kiefer Sherwood (RW \u2013 53% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Sherwood is the most widely rostered player on this list, mostly thanks to his appeal in banger formats. In standard leagues, he\u2019s still available in many spots despite being tied for fourth in the NHL with nine goals. His 36.0 SH% screams regression, but with Vancouver\u2019s injuries, he\u2019s been leaned on heavily \u2014 averaging 21:58 TOI\/gm over his last three. If that workload continues, Sherwood should keep getting enough opportunities to stay productive, even as his shooting percentage comes back to earth.<\/p>\n
Brock Boeser (RW \u2013 36% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Boeser remains one of the more reliable goal scorers available on the wire. With four goals in 11 games, he\u2019s tracking toward another 30+ goal season and continues to perform right in line with his production from the last two years. His finishing ability makes him a high-upside streaming option this week, especially with added ice time from the Canucks\u2019 injury woes.<\/p>\n
Jake DeBrusk (RW \u2013 22% Rostered)<\/p>\n
DeBrusk has been generating quality chances all season but hasn\u2019t been rewarded yet. He\u2019s averaging 2.8 SOG\/gm and 4.4 shot attempts\/gm, both career-best rates, but shooting just 5.6% so far. The process is strong \u2014 the puck luck isn\u2019t. This is an ideal buy-low window and a great time to stream him for a potential breakout week.<\/p>\n
Evander Kane (LW \u2013 27% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Like DeBrusk, Kane\u2019s been all volume, no results. He\u2019s firing 2.4 SOG and 5.5 shot attempts per game but has yet to score \u2014 the most shots in the NHL without a goal so far. That\u2019s unlikely to last much longer. Add in his 2.2 hits per game, and Kane offers a solid multi-category floor with major positive regression on the horizon.<\/p>\n
Toronto Maple Leafs<\/p>\n
Unlike the Flames, Kraken and Canucks, the Maple Leafs boast a high-powered offence, but their Week 5 schedule isn\u2019t as favourable, ranking 16th in Average Opponent Rating (53.7). Still, there are a few intriguing short-term streamers worth considering if their deployment holds.<\/p>\n
Easton Cowan (RW \u2013 3% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Cowan was recently elevated to the second line with John Tavares and immediately made an impact, scoring a goal on four shots Saturday in Philadelphia. Over his last two games, he\u2019s fired 15 shot attempts and hit the net seven times, showing promising volume. If that volume continues and he remains in the top-6, Cowan could be a sneaky-good streamer this week.<\/p>\n
Bobby McMann (LW \u2013 5% Rostered)<\/p>\n
McMann has spent plenty of time in Toronto\u2019s top-6 but hasn\u2019t converted that opportunity into much offence \u2014 just 2G, 1A in 12 games. However, he does offer solid category coverage in deeper formats, averaging 3.2 shot attempts and 3.1 hits per game. If his extremely low 5.5 on-ice SH% starts to correct, he could quietly deliver some points alongside his peripherals.<\/p>\n
Matias Maccelli (LW\/RW \u2013 5% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Maccelli has been very much a pass-first winger, averaging fewer than one shot per game, which limits his fantasy appeal. His recent demotion from the top-6 makes him a lower-priority add for now. If he\u2019s reunited with skill linemates during Monday\u2019s skate, he could re-enter the streaming conversation, but until then, it\u2019s best to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Nick Robertson (RW \u2013 1% Rostered)<\/p>\n
Robertson is currently skating on the top line, but his role is highly dependent on William Nylander\u2019s health. Even after posting back-to-back multi-point games, Robertson\u2019s lineup spot isn\u2019t secure enough to trust for a full-week stream. He\u2019s a short-term upside flier, not a reliable plug-and-play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games \u2014 and targeting players…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":259983,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[556],"tags":[64,63,575,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-259982","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nhl","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-nhl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259982\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}