Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 3

Daily Faceoff has evaluated the NHL schedule for Week 3 of the 2026-27 fantasy season, spanning Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18. With 50 total games scheduled, the Minnesota Wild lead the league in favorable streaming opportunities with 3.05 True Games, closely followed by the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and Ottawa Senators. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings have the toughest schedule for streamers with just two games on crowded nights.

The outlet highlights Blake Coleman as Minnesota's most reliable streaming option due to strong underlying shot generation and high-danger metrics. For the Colorado Avalanche, Daily Faceoff recommends targeting Jack Hughes based on positive expected-goal metrics, while cautioning that Ryan Hartman and Gabriel Landeskog carry lower streaming value because of declining ice time and reduced offensive production.