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Best Banger Streamers Tomorrow (Mon, Oct 5)

The best low-rostered pickups for hits and blocks tomorrow (Mon, Oct 5): every player rostered in 50% of leagues or fewer with a game left, ranked by projected hits and blocks over those games. 4 NHL games left in the window.

Projections updated: Oct 4, 10:42 AM ET

1
Connor CliftonBOS · D · 7% rostered
HIT
3.4
BLK
1.5
Mon v OTT
- Projects 3.4 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
2
Nick SeelerPHI · D · 8% rostered
HIT
1.6
BLK
2.1
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 1.6 hits and 2.1 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
3
Simon BenoitPHI · D · 5% rostered
HIT
2.6
BLK
1.4
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 2.6 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
4
Tyler KlevenOTT · D · 8% rostered
HIT
2.2
BLK
1.4
Mon @ BOS
- Projects 2.2 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
5
Neal PionkWPG · D · 32% rostered
HIT
2.2
BLK
1.5
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 2.2 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
6
Nikita ZadorovBOS · D · 39% rostered
HIT
2.6
BLK
1.2
Mon v OTT
- Projects 2.6 hits and 1.2 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
7
Mario FerraroWPG · D · 15% rostered
HIT
1.6
BLK
1.8
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 1.6 hits and 1.8 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
8
Erik CernakTBL · D · 4% rostered
HIT
2.1
BLK
1.4
Mon v PHI
- Projects 2.1 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06).
- Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 10% below average (environment index 0.90).
9
Cameron YorkPHI · D · 20% rostered
HIT
0.8
BLK
2.2
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 0.8 hits and 2.2 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
- Role: PP2 in recent games.
10
Jack St. IvanyWPG · D · 3% rostered
HIT
2.4
BLK
1.1
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 2.4 hits and 1.1 blocked shots over the window.
11
Carl GrundstromPHI · LW · 0% rostered
HIT
3.2
BLK
0.5
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 3.2 hits and 0.5 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
- Role: line 1 in recent games.
12
Lian BichselDAL · D · 22% rostered
HIT
2.5
BLK
0.8
Mon v SJS
- Projects 2.5 hits and 0.8 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 5% below average (environment index 0.95).
13
William BorgenBOS · D · 4% rostered
HIT
1.7
BLK
1.3
Mon v OTT
- Projects 1.7 hits and 1.3 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
14
Tanner JeannotBOS · LW · 6% rostered
HIT
2.9
BLK
0.6
Mon v OTT
- Projects 2.9 hits and 0.6 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
15
Jonathan AspirotBOS · D · 5% rostered
HIT
1.4
BLK
1.5
Mon v OTT
- Projects 1.4 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
16
Dylan SambergWPG · D · 4% rostered
HIT
0.8
BLK
1.8
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 0.8 hits and 1.8 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
17
Mark KastelicBOS · C · 13% rostered
HIT
2.5
BLK
0.7
Mon v OTT
- Projects 2.5 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
18
Ty DellandreaSJS · C · 3% rostered
HIT
2.4
BLK
0.7
Mon @ DAL
- Projects 2.4 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window.
19
Haydn FleuryWPG · D · 0% rostered
HIT
1.4
BLK
1.4
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 1.4 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
20
Rasmus RistolainenPHI · D · 8% rostered
HIT
1.3
BLK
1.4
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 1.3 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
21
Adam LowryWPG · C · 6% rostered
HIT
2.3
BLK
0.7
Mon @ PIT
- Projects 2.3 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
- Role: line 2 in recent games.
22
Artem ZubOTT · D · 10% rostered
HIT
0.9
BLK
1.6
Mon @ BOS
- Projects 0.9 hits and 1.6 blocked shots over the window.
23
Esa LindellDAL · D · 37% rostered
HIT
0.4
BLK
1.9
Mon v SJS
- Projects 0.4 hits and 1.9 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 5% below average (environment index 0.95).
24
Ryan GravesPIT · D · 0% rostered
HIT
1.0
BLK
1.5
Mon v WPG
- Projects 1.0 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window.
25
Noel AcciariPHI · RW · 3% rostered
HIT
1.6
BLK
1.1
Mon @ TBL
- Projects 1.6 hits and 1.1 blocked shots over the window.
- Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
- Role: line 1 in recent games.

Best Banger Streamers Tomorrow (Mon, Oct 5)
#	Player	Rostered	Games left	HIT	BLK	Score	Why
1	Connor CliftonBOS · D	7.4%	Mon v OTT	3.4	1.5	4.48	Projects 3.4 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
2	Nick SeelerPHI · D	8.1%	Mon @ TBL	1.6	2.1	3.25	Projects 1.6 hits and 2.1 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
3	Simon BenoitPHI · D	4.9%	Mon @ TBL	2.6	1.4	3.12	Projects 2.6 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
4	Tyler KlevenOTT · D	8.0%	Mon @ BOS	2.2	1.4	2.73	Projects 2.2 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
5	Neal PionkWPG · D	32%	Mon @ PIT	2.2	1.5	2.71	Projects 2.2 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
6	Nikita ZadorovBOS · D	39%	Mon v OTT	2.6	1.2	2.71	Projects 2.6 hits and 1.2 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
7	Mario FerraroWPG · D	15%	Mon @ PIT	1.6	1.8	2.53	Projects 1.6 hits and 1.8 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
8	Erik CernakTBL · D	4.1%	Mon v PHI	2.1	1.4	2.48	Projects 2.1 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06). Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 10% below average (environment index 0.90).
9	Cameron YorkPHI · D	20%	Mon @ TBL	0.8	2.2	2.29	Projects 0.8 hits and 2.2 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07). Role: PP2 in recent games.
10	Jack St. IvanyWPG · D	3.2%	Mon @ PIT	2.4	1.1	2.25	Projects 2.4 hits and 1.1 blocked shots over the window.
11	Carl GrundstromPHI · LW	0.1%	Mon @ TBL	3.2	0.5	2.03	Projects 3.2 hits and 0.5 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07). Role: line 1 in recent games.
12	Lian BichselDAL · D	22%	Mon v SJS	2.5	0.8	1.84	Projects 2.5 hits and 0.8 blocked shots over the window. Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 5% below average (environment index 0.95).
13	William BorgenBOS · D	4.1%	Mon v OTT	1.7	1.3	1.77	Projects 1.7 hits and 1.3 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
14	Tanner JeannotBOS · LW	6.5%	Mon v OTT	2.9	0.6	1.76	Projects 2.9 hits and 0.6 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09). Role: line 4 in recent games.
15	Jonathan AspirotBOS · D	4.8%	Mon v OTT	1.4	1.5	1.67	Projects 1.4 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09).
16	Dylan SambergWPG · D	4.0%	Mon @ PIT	0.8	1.8	1.55	Projects 0.8 hits and 1.8 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05).
17	Mark KastelicBOS · C	13%	Mon v OTT	2.5	0.7	1.53	Projects 2.5 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 9% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.09). Role: line 4 in recent games.
18	Ty DellandreaSJS · C	3.2%	Mon @ DAL	2.4	0.7	1.39	Projects 2.4 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window.
19	Haydn FleuryWPG · D	0.1%	Mon @ PIT	1.4	1.4	1.38	Projects 1.4 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window.
20	Rasmus RistolainenPHI · D	8.3%	Mon @ TBL	1.3	1.4	1.31	Projects 1.3 hits and 1.4 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07).
21	Adam LowryWPG · C	5.7%	Mon @ PIT	2.3	0.7	1.28	Projects 2.3 hits and 0.7 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 5% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.05). Role: line 2 in recent games.
22	Artem ZubOTT · D	10%	Mon @ BOS	0.9	1.6	1.24	Projects 0.9 hits and 1.6 blocked shots over the window.
23	Esa LindellDAL · D	37%	Mon v SJS	0.4	1.9	1.22	Projects 0.4 hits and 1.9 blocked shots over the window. Opponents limit blocked-shot chances, 5% below average (environment index 0.95).
24	Ryan GravesPIT · D	0.1%	Mon v WPG	1.0	1.5	1.21	Projects 1.0 hits and 1.5 blocked shots over the window.
25	Noel AcciariPHI · RW	3.3%	Mon @ TBL	1.6	1.1	1.21	Projects 1.6 hits and 1.1 blocked shots over the window. Opponents create 7% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.07). Role: line 1 in recent games.

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How it works

Projected hits and blocked shots per game from Banger Environment Index + season projections.
Summed over each player's games left in the window; games that have started drop out, so a second game counts in full.
The hits and blocks are combined as equal-weight z-scores across all 148 candidates with a game in the window. Weight or punt either one in the Catch-Up tool.
Rostered % is the share of average fantasy leagues across platforms. For your own league's free agents, connect ESPN or Fantrax in the tool.

Methodology: How we detect lines and PP units · Schedule Edge

Frequently asked questions

Who should I pick up for hits and blocks tomorrow?

Among players rostered in 50% of leagues or fewer, the top projected options for Mon, Oct 5 are Connor Clifton (BOS, 1 game, 3.4 hits and 1.5 blocked shots, 7% rostered); Nick Seeler (PHI, 1 game, 1.6 hits and 2.1 blocked shots, 8% rostered); Simon Benoit (PHI, 1 game, 2.6 hits and 1.4 blocked shots, 5% rostered). Check your own league's free agents with the Catch-Up tool on this page.

How many NHL games are left tomorrow?

4 games (Mon, Oct 5: 4). Mon, Oct 5 is an off-night with fewer than 10 games, so streamers are less likely to sit on your bench.

How are the hits and blocks streamers ranked?

Each player's projected hits and blocks per game are added up over the games his team has left in the window, so a second game counts in full. When one of our per-game models has already projected that game (hits and blocks from the opponent environment; shots, faceoffs and power-play chances where those models have run), it replaces the season rate for that game; otherwise the season rate is used. Categories are combined as z-scores across every streaming candidate, so you can weight or punt each one in the tool.

Can I see only free agents in my league?

Yes. Connect your ESPN or Fantrax league and choose "Available in" your league in the Catch-Up tool: players rostered in your league are hidden. Yahoo league sync is unavailable right now and plugs back in when it returns. Without a league, use the rostered-% filter.