Fantasy hockey schedule, Oct 28 to Nov 1: most games

This guide covers the NHL landscape from 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-01. Over these 5 days, fantasy managers must track how team performance shifts and how game density impacts roster spots. The details provided assist in making decisions for the current window. A manager should focus on the significant movement in team rankings to identify which skaters are gaining or losing momentum. While some teams play multiple times, others have very limited appearances that could hurt a weekly score.

The busiest schedules

Several teams have 3 games during this short period. The Edmonton Oilers face CGY, NYI, and NYR, while the Ottawa Senators travel to LAK, SJS, and ANA. The Washington Capitals also play 3 times against PHI, NSH, and MIN. These heavy schedules provide more opportunities for fantasy production compared to teams with fewer outings.

The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames round out the group with 3 games each. Winnipeg travels to TBL, FLA, and CAR, while Calgary meets EDM, SEA, and COL. Managers should prioritize active players from these rosters to maximize the 3 games available in the window. Calgary currently sits at rank 30, which may influence lineup decisions.

The lightest schedules

The Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, and Vegas Golden Knights each play only 1 time during this window. Florida faces WPG, the Rangers host EDM, and Vegas plays NJD. Having only one appearance in 5 days limits the statistical ceiling for even the most productive fantasy assets on these rosters.

Managers should be cautious with Florida, as they have fallen to rank 24. With only 1 game on the schedule, it may be difficult to justify keeping depth players from these teams in a starting lineup. Vegas remains at rank 9, but the lack of volume reduces their immediate fantasy utility.

Power ratings that moved

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved 11 spots to reach rank 12, the largest jump in this update. The Dallas Stars moved 7 spots and now hold the rank 2 position with a 7-3-1 record. The Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks both improved by 6 spots, while the New Jersey Devils moved 5 spots to rank 10.

On the downward side, the Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks both moved -11 spots. The Colorado Avalanche dropped to rank 5, a change of -4 from their previous rank of 1. The Utah Mammoth and New York Islanders also saw their status decline by -4 spots each. These shifts reflect recent form and scoring margins across the league.