New York Rangers left wing Tye Kartye, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Roman Kantserov are among the NHL’s top rookies gaining consistent ice time and power-play responsibility this season, according to a fantasy hockey analysis published Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Kartye’s average ice time rose from 13 minutes, 20 seconds on opening night to 22 minutes, 47 seconds in his most recent game. He skates at even strength with J.T. Miller and Pavel Dorofeyev and plays on the Rangers’ second power-play unit. He recorded five shots in that contest.
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Luneau, a 22-year-old rookie, averaged 2.5 fantasy points per game over his past seven outings. He is paired with Jackson LaCombe on defense and serves on the Ducks’ second power-play unit. Philip Broberg was added more frequently than Luneau in ESPN fantasy leagues this month.
Kantserov, also 22 and in his rookie season, averaged 2.1 fantasy points per game over his past five contests. He receives 83% of Chicago’s power-play time as part of the Blackhawks’ top unit.
Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell logged more than 26 minutes of ice time in each of his past three games after returning from a lower-body injury. He plays alongside Miro Heiskanen and averaged 1.65 fantasy points per game since his return.
Los Angeles Kings forward Alex Laferriere has seen increased power-play time and shot volume, recording seven shots twice in his past four games and averaging over four minutes per game with the man advantage. Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm’s power-play time more than doubled this season, reaching 8 minutes, 34 seconds in his most recent outing; he averages 1.81 fantasy points per game on Boston’s top unit.
Erik Gustafsson, also of the Kings, serves as the top power-play quarterback, averaging 4 minutes, 23 seconds of power-play time per game and tallying two power-play points in his past three contests. He is listed as day-to-day. San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa recorded five shots in his latest game, but shifted to the Sharks’ second power-play unit in their most recent contest.
Utah Mammoth defenseman Andrew Peeke’s ice time rose from the low teens early in the season to around 20 minutes per game recently, peaking at 23 minutes, 16 seconds while paired with Dmitri Simashev. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale averaged 2.3 fantasy points per game over his past five games and remains on the Flyers’ top power-play unit.
Vasily Podkolzin received no power-play time in three of his past four games and averaged 0.5 fantasy points per game over that span. Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson averaged 0.67 fantasy points per game over his past seven contests and was dropped in 9.3% of ESPN fantasy leagues this month. Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman averaged 0.71 fantasy points per game over seven contests since returning from injury.
Goalie usage trends show Cam Talbot held 67.7% of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ starts last week and delivered strong performances in five of seven games, including his past three. Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro alternated starts for the Boston Bruins over the past four games, with DiPietro ranking third in fantasy points per 60 minutes. Adin Hill went 7–2–0 with strong outings in six of nine games for the Vegas Golden Knights.
New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown occupies an open spot on a top power-play unit that generated three goals in 10 minutes, 25 seconds. Montreal Canadiens left wing Zack Bolduc remains on the Canadiens’ top power-play unit, which produces 3.98 shot attempts per two minutes. Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel receives 78% of the team’s power-play time, averaging 3 minutes, 56 seconds per game alongside Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby.
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