Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 7
Week 7 Strength of Schedule
Week 7 Streaming Targets
Nashville Predators
The Predators have the ideal streaming schedule in Week 7, with all four of their games falling on Light Nights. To make things even better, they have the fourth-easiest average opponent rating of any team this week.
Nashville heads out on a West Coast road trip to face the Kings, Ducks, Golden Knights, and Sharks. Three of those four opponents rank in the bottom 10 in goals against per game (ANA – 30th, SJS – 29th, LAK – 23rd).
With four Light Nights and several vulnerable defensive opponents, Nashville should be one of the top teams to target for streaming this week.
Adam Edstrom (C/LW) – 15% Rostered
Edstrom has certainly benefited from some puck luck this season, scoring six goals in 17 games while shooting 23.1% and outperforming his expected goals by 1.8. While that level of goal-scoring is unlikely to continue, he’s still an excellent streaming option in banger leagues.
Edstrom enters Week 7 averaging an impressive 4.6 hits per game and has carved out a steady role on Nashville’s third line. His consistent hit volume provides a reliable fantasy floor, and he’s already shown the ability to chip in offensively. Even if the goals dry up, Edstrom remains a valuable option for managers looking to bolster their hit totals.
Mavrik Bourque (C/RW) – 4% Rostered
Bourque is still searching for his first goal in a Predators uniform, going goalless through 13 games while averaging 1.9 SOG and 3.5 shot attempts per game.
His role was inconsistent to start the season, but he appears to have found a home alongside Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos. Unfortunately, that trio has struggled to generate offence, averaging just 2.05 xGF/60.
Bourque is averaging a healthy 17.5 minutes per game, but even with that kind of opportunity, it’s going to be difficult to produce meaningful fantasy totals if his line continues to generate so little offensively. The ice time is encouraging, but the underlying numbers make him a difficult player to trust as a streamer.
Shane Wright (C/RW) – 2% Rostered
Following Wright’s Predators debut, I mentioned that Week 7 presented the perfect opportunity to give him a “test drive” as a streamer while he skates alongside Filip Forsberg. However, after three games together, it might be worth saving that waiver-wire pickup for someone else.
Nashville’s new second line has struggled to generate much offensively, averaging just 1.95 xGF/60. Wright has yet to record a point with the Predators and has managed just three shots on goal while averaging 14:01 TOI/gm.
The Predators’ streaming schedule remains extremely appealing, but Wright’s early results in Nashville haven’t inspired much confidence. Unless that line starts generating more chances, I’m not convinced he’ll be able to take advantage of the favourable schedule.
Ross Colton (C/LW) – 1% Rostered
Colton is arguably the hottest player in Nashville right now, scoring in four of his last five games and recording six points (4G / 2A) over his last seven.
Obviously, his 36.4% shooting percentage over the last five games is unsustainable, but his underlying shot volume is encouraging. Since the second game of the season, Colton has finished with fewer than three shot attempts just once.
While he’s averaged only 1.5 SOG per game during that stretch, his 4.0 shot attempts per game demonstrate a consistent willingness to put pucks toward the net. In fact, Colton ranks 37th in the NHL in Shot Attempts/60.
Over his last nine games, Colton is averaging 2.0 SOG, 4.6 shot attempts, and 1.9 hits per game. That combination of shot volume and physicality gives him a decent fantasy floor, and his recent goal-scoring surge shows the upside he can provide when things are clicking.
At just 1% rostered, Colton is an intriguing under-the-radar streaming option for Week 7.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are one of six teams with three Light Nights in Week 7, including two matchups against the Flyers, who rank 21st in the NHL in goals against per game (3.37). While Edmonton doesn’t have a ton of appealing streaming options available, the favourable schedule and opportunity to tap into the league’s highest-scoring offence make their depth players worth considering.
Kasperi Kapanen (RW) – 17% Rostered
Kapanen enjoyed a brief stint on the Oilers’ top power-play unit while Zach Hyman was sidelined, but that opportunity came to an end over the weekend. Still, Kapanen played 17:32 in Edmonton’s win over Vancouver and remains their most appealing streaming option while skating alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Hyman.
That trio hasn’t spent much time together over the last two seasons, but they’ve been effective when given the opportunity, averaging 2.99 xGF/60 and 40.1 scoring chances per 60 minutes.
Kapanen has recorded six points (2G / 4A) in his last seven games, although five of those points (2G / 3A) came on the power play. With his PP1 role gone, it may be difficult for him to maintain that offensive production.
However, Kapanen still offers a decent floor in banger leagues. Over his last 11 games, he’s averaging 1.6 SOG, 3.4 shot attempts, and 2.5 hits per game. His even-strength deployment keeps him on the streaming radar, but without top power-play minutes, his upside is considerably more limited.
Vegas Golden Knights
All three of the Golden Knights’ games fall on Light Nights this week, and two of their three matchups are particularly appealing. Vegas opens the week with a tough matchup against the Mammoth before facing a Predators team that ranks 24th in xGA/gp (3.13). They’ll then close out the week against the Canucks, who have allowed the most goals in the NHL and rank 30th in xGA/gp (3.53).
Ivan Barbashev (LW) – 29% Rostered
Barbashev enters Week 7 skating on the Golden Knights’ third line without a power-play role, making him a difficult player to trust as a streamer. However, he’s been productive lately, recording nine points (2G / 7A) in his last 11 games while averaging 2.1 hits per game, so he still offers some value in banger leagues.
The biggest concern is the significant drop-off in offensive opportunity when he’s not playing alongside Jack Eichel. Over the last two seasons, Barbashev has been on the ice for 3.1 xGF/60 with Eichel, compared to just 2.1 xGF/60 with Tomas Hertl.
That drop in offensive upside, combined with his lack of power-play time, makes Barbashev a less appealing option despite his recent production. His hit volume keeps him relevant in banger leagues, but there are better streaming options available in Vegas this week.
Victor Olofsson (LW/RW) – 14% Rostered
Olofsson returned to the lineup last Thursday and has recorded one assist and five shots on goal in two games while averaging just 13:31 TOI/gm.
He’s appeared in only six games this season but has been productive when healthy, recording at least one point in five of those outings and totalling six points (4G / 2A).
The limited ice time is a concern, but Olofsson’s role on the Golden Knights’ top power-play unit gives him plenty of upside. He’s thrived in that role throughout his career, and Vegas has a couple of favourable matchups this week, facing two bottom-10 penalty kills in Utah and Vancouver.
With those matchups on the schedule, Olofsson is an intriguing streaming option who could build on his strong start to the season, particularly in leagues that reward power-play production.
Trevor Connelly (LW) – 10% Rostered
Connelly is my streamer of the week. Not only does he enter Week 7 with 10 points (6G / 4A) in his last 14 games, but he was also promoted to the Golden Knights’ top line alongside Jack Eichel and Mark Stone over the weekend.
The rookie has steadily earned a larger role as the season has progressed, and even though Olofsson replaced him on PP1 last Thursday, his new even-strength deployment gives him tremendous upside.
In a small sample together, the Connelly-Eichel-Stone line has been dominant, controlling 66.7% of the shot attempts and outchancing opponents 22-7, including 11 high-danger scoring chances.
Those are extremely encouraging numbers, and playing alongside two of Vegas’ best offensive players should give Connelly plenty of opportunities to continue producing.
At just 10% rostered, Connelly is an excellent streaming option for Week 7 with the potential to develop into a long-term fantasy hold if he maintains his spot on the top line.
William Karlsson (C) – 5% Rostered
Karlsson is a deep-league streaming option only. After opening the season with five points (2G / 3A) in his first 10 games, he’s managed just one goal and no assists over his last nine outings.
What keeps Karlsson in the streaming conversation is his secure role in the Golden Knights’ lineup, averaging 17:31 TOI/gm.
Unfortunately, he hasn’t done much with that opportunity, averaging just 1.7 SOG and 3.5 shot attempts per game. However, his line with Mitch Marner and Brett Howden has generated a respectable 2.8 xGF/60, suggesting there should be opportunities for Karlsson to get back on the scoresheet.
The offensive upside is limited, but his consistent ice time and solid underlying line numbers make him a reasonable option in deeper formats where waiver-wire choices are scarce.
San Jose Sharks
It’s been an incredibly disappointing start to the season for the Sharks, who entered the year with playoff aspirations. They head into Week 7 on a five-game losing streak, having dropped nine of their last 12 games. Despite their struggles, San Jose still has some intriguing offensive talent worth considering, especially with all three of their games falling on Light Nights this week.
Michael Misa (C) – 15% Rostered
Misa has emerged as an intriguing streaming option after being promoted to the Sharks’ top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. San Jose has been desperately searching for offence, and Misa has been productive lately, recording eight points (4G / 4A) in his last 10 games.
Shot volume has never been a strength of Misa’s game, but there have been some encouraging signs recently. He’s recorded at least three shot attempts in four of his last five games while averaging 17:12 TOI/gm.
The early underlying numbers for the Misa-Celebrini-Smith line have been fairly pedestrian, so it’s worth monitoring how long this combination sticks together. However, there’s no denying the offensive talent of those three players, and the opportunity to skate alongside Celebrini makes Misa an appealing streaming option with legitimate upside.
Mason Marchment (LW) – 14% Rostered
While Misa offers some exciting upside, Marchment is a much less inspiring streaming option. He’s recorded just six points (3G / 3A) in his last 13 games while averaging 1.7 SOG, 4.4 shot attempts, and 0.8 hits per game.
The shot volume is encouraging and provides some hope for a reasonable fantasy floor. His ice time has also increased significantly, averaging 18:50 over his last four games.
The expanded role and consistent shot attempts are positives, but Marchment hasn’t done much to suggest a significant offensive breakout is coming. There’s some value in his usage, particularly in deeper leagues, but his limited production and lack of peripheral contributions make him a relatively low-upside streaming option.
Tyler Toffoli (LW/RW) – 13% Rostered
It’s difficult to recommend Toffoli as a strong streaming option after he’s gone pointless in seven consecutive games.
He briefly received an opportunity on the Sharks’ top line alongside Celebrini and Smith, but was bumped back down to the third line in favour of Misa.
That leaves his role on the top power-play unit as the primary source of his fantasy appeal. Toffoli has scored three power-play goals and recorded four power-play points this season, but his inconsistent deployment at even strength makes him difficult to trust.
With his offensive production drying up and his role constantly changing, Toffoli looks like a high-risk, low-reward streaming option for Week 7. Unless he finds his way back into a more favourable even-strength role, there are likely better options available on the waiver wire.
New York Rangers
Of the six teams with three Light Nights in Week 7, the Rangers have the easiest average opponent rating. They’ll head out on a Western Canadian road trip, facing the Oilers, Flames, and Canucks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Not only does the favourable schedule make the Rangers an appealing team to target for streaming, but playing their final game on Friday also provides valuable roster flexibility. You can move on from your Rangers streamer after Friday’s game and use that roster spot to add another player for Sunday’s action, potentially squeezing an extra game out of your weekly pickups.
Gabe Perreault (LW/RW) – 19% Rostered
Perreault endured an ice-cold nine-game stretch from October 13 to November 3, recording just one goal and no assists. However, his underlying numbers remained strong throughout that slump, and he’s starting to see the results, scoring a goal in each of his last two games.
The usage and shot volume are particularly encouraging. Over his last nine games, Perreault is averaging 17:21 TOI/gm, 2.7 SOG, and 4.6 shot attempts per game.
With consistent ice time, strong shot volume, and signs that his offensive production is starting to turn around, Perreault is one of the most intriguing streaming options heading into Week 7.
Tye Kartye (LW) – 8% Rostered
Kartye has quietly developed into an excellent banger-league option over the last month. He’s carved out a steady role on the Rangers’ second line, leading to a significant increase in ice time, and he’s made the most of that opportunity.
Over his last 12 games, Kartye has recorded 11 points (6G / 5A) while averaging 1.9 SOG and 2.7 hits per game.
His consistent physical play provides a reliable fantasy floor, but he’s also shown some impressive offensive upside, recording at least one point in eight of his last 12 games.
That combination of hit volume, increased opportunity, and consistent production makes Kartye an appealing streaming option in banger leagues, with the potential to offer value beyond just Week 7.
Oliver Bjorkstrand (RW) – 2% Rostered
Bjorkstrand is a deep-league streaming option who continues to make the most of his limited opportunities. He’s recorded seven points (4G / 3A) in his last eight games despite averaging just 12:49 TOI/gm.
Bjorkstrand has always been capable of generating offence without needing a ton of ice time, but his limited usage makes him difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production.
The recent scoring surge puts him on the streaming radar in deeper formats, but without an increase in ice time, his upside remains limited compared to players with more secure offensive roles.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers open Week 7 with a favourable matchup in Vancouver, but their other two Light Nights come against the Oilers. While those games have the potential to be high-scoring affairs, I don’t love Philadelphia’s chances of generating much offence.
Edmonton ranks sixth in the NHL in xGA/gp (2.70) this season, making them a difficult matchup for a Flyers team that has struggled offensively. Despite having three Light Nights, the combination of tough matchups and limited offensive upside puts Philadelphia at the bottom of my list of streaming targets this week.
Owen Tippett (LW/RW) – 18% Rostered
Tippett returned to the Flyers’ lineup on November 1 and has scored just one goal in four games, but his typically excellent shot volume has been on full display. Since returning, he’s averaging 3.3 SOG, 4.5 shot attempts, and 2.0 hits per game, the kind of peripheral production that has consistently made him a valuable fantasy asset.
His mid-October injury caused his roster percentage to plummet, making him much more widely available than usual. Tippett offers one of the safest floors you’ll find on the waiver wire, particularly in leagues that reward shots and hits.
The biggest question is his offensive ceiling. He has just three points (2G / 1A) through his first 12 games of the season, so while the peripheral production makes him an excellent streaming option, it’s difficult to count on significant point production right now.
Jamie Drysdale (D) – 16% Rostered
I don’t typically recommend defensemen as streamers because their offensive ceilings tend to be lower than those of forwards. However, if you need help on the blueline this week, Drysdale is an excellent option.
He enters Week 7 on an absolute heater, recording nine points (1G / 8A) in his last eight games.
More importantly, Drysdale has been playing massive minutes on the Flyers’ blueline, averaging 24:28 TOI/gm over that stretch. He’s firmly entrenched on the top defensive pair and continues to quarterback the top power-play unit.
That combination of heavy minutes, premium deployment, and recent offensive production makes Drysdale one of the more appealing defensive streaming options available this week.
Tyson Foerster (LW/RW) – 7% Rostered
Much like Tippett, Foerster provides excellent shot volume and has added more physicality to his game this season.
He’s recorded at least four shot attempts in nine of his last 11 games, averaging 2.2 SOG, 4.6 shot attempts, and 2.0 hits per game during that stretch.
Unfortunately, the offensive production hasn’t been nearly as consistent. Foerster has recorded four points (2G / 2A) in his last seven games, but those are also his only four points over his last 14 outings.
The combination of shots and hits gives Foerster a reliable fantasy floor, particularly in banger leagues, but his inconsistent scoring limits his upside. He’s a solid option if you’re looking to bolster your peripheral categories, but don’t expect a ton of offensive production.
Christian Dvorak (C) – 3% Rostered
Dvorak is a deep-league streaming option largely because Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet continues to lean heavily on him.
Despite Philadelphia having several talented young forwards, Tocchet continues to give Dvorak nearly 19 minutes per game while limiting the opportunities of some of his younger players.
Dvorak has made reasonable use of that ice time, recording seven points (3G / 4A) in his last 13 games.
The consistent deployment gives him some offensive upside, but his limited peripheral production makes him difficult to trust in most fantasy formats. He’s worth considering in deeper leagues where ice time and opportunity are harder to find, but there are better streaming options available in shallower formats.