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St. Louis center McTavish has become one of fantasy hockey's biggest early-season success stories, climbing from a 2% draft rate to 51% rostered in fantasy leagues through Oct. 19.
McTavish has produced 9 points (5 goals, 4 assists) in 8 games while pacing the NHL in individual expected goals per game (0.70) and tying for first in Grade A scoring chances per game (1.13). His 5-on-5 expected goals rate (0.50) also leads the league, with four of his five goals coming at even strength. He ranks second in both slot shots and inner-slot shots per game while on track for over 300 shots on goal and 480 shot attempts.
Several high-profile forwards present buy-low opportunities despite poor shooting luck. Arvidsson of Detroit, available in 83% of leagues, averages over 19 minutes per game and ranks fifth in Grade A chances per game, though each of his 3 goals has been scored on the power play. Johnston has yet to score despite ranking 15th in expected goals per game, and Slafkovsky has just 1 goal on 3.83 expected goals.
Hertl of Vegas offers a sell-high option, leading the NHL in total expected goals (5.71) and power-play expected goals per game (0.42) with 4 goals in 10 games.
Source: Daily Faceoff - Tue Oct 20, 2:21 PM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).