Fantasy hockey managers have a busy week ahead, with the scoring period from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 featuring 48 games. The Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs each play four games, while the Wild boast the best schedule for both skaters and goalies. The Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals are limited to two games apiece.
Among the forwards to add, Viktor Arvidsson of the Detroit Red Wings stands out. He has a 14.3% shooting percentage after eight games and is lining up with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. The trio is carrying 55.8% of the shot attempts at 5-on-5, and Arvidsson already has three power-play points. A western road trip through Seattle, Vancouver and Calgary also offers favorable opponents.
Jack Quinn of the Buffalo Sabres has five points in his past three games. His line with Noah Ostlund and Zach Benson is 6-1 on goals at 5-on-5 across 95 minutes, controlling 66.9% of shot attempts. He has a regular spot on the top power-play unit, though this week's two games come against a tough slate for top-six forwards. Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals, now on a top line, is another long-term add, while Alex Laferriere of the Los Angeles Kings offers a strong floor with 19 hits through six games.
The Colorado Avalanche are the top streaming target in leagues with weekly transactions, with four games and an average of only 10 other teams in action on the same nights. Afternoon puck drops arrive at 1 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
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