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Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Strength of Schedule, your weekly guide to which teams’ schedules are worth streaming and which ones to avoid. This week runs Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1, with 47 games…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:31 PM
Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 5
Key Things to Know
  • The article evaluates NHL Week 5 strength of schedule, highlighting Edmonton and Calgary as top streaming targets.
  • Edmonton leads the week with 4.19 True Games, while Pittsburgh ranks lowest at 1.41 True Games.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday are identified as optimal light nights for fantasy lineups.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daily Faceoff's Week 5 fantasy hockey schedule analysis identifies the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames as prime streaming targets for the week of October 26 to November 1. Edmonton leads the NHL with 4.19 True Games, while Calgary features top streaming opportunities across both Week 5 and Week 6. The slate features light nights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, offering fantasy managers optimal days to deploy roster streamers.

Key streaming targets include Oilers forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen, alongside Calgary's Joel Farabee, Matt Coronato, Morgan Frost, and goaltender Devin Cooley. Nugent-Hopkins is highlighted for his top power-play usage and high shot volume, while Farabee and Coronato enter the week carrying four-game point streaks. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Penguins hold the week's least favorable streaming schedule at just 1.41 True Games.

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