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Best Shots and Hits Streamers Tonight (Sun, Oct 4)

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

Projections updated: Oct 4, 10:42 AM ET

1
Jacob MelansonSEA · RW · 7% rostered
SOG
1.0
HIT
4.9
Sun v CGY
- Projects 1.0 shots on goal and 4.9 hits over the window.
2
Bobby McMannSEA · LW · 44% rostered
SOG
2.5
HIT
2.0
Sun v CGY
- Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 2.0 hits over the window.
- Role: line 1, PP2 in recent games.
3
Lawson CrouseUTA · RW · 36% rostered
SOG
1.8
HIT
2.9
Sun @ NYR
- Projects 1.8 shots on goal and 2.9 hits over the window.
- Role: line 2, PP2 in recent games.
4
Matthew SamoskevichSEA · LW · 25% rostered
SOG
2.2
HIT
1.8
Sun v CGY
- Projects 2.2 shots on goal and 1.8 hits over the window.
5
Michael CarconeUTA · RW · 5% rostered
SOG
1.9
HIT
2.3
Sun @ NYR
- Projects 1.9 shots on goal and 2.3 hits over the window.
- Role: line 4, PP2 in recent games.
6
Jack McBainUTA · C · 17% rostered
SOG
1.2
HIT
3.3
Sun @ NYR
- Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.3 hits over the window.
- Role: line 2 in recent games.
7
Jake DebruskVAN · RW · 49% rostered
SOG
2.5
HIT
0.9
Sun v VGK
- Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.9 hits over the window.
- Role: line 3, PP1 in recent games.
8
Martin PospisilCGY · LW · 6% rostered
SOG
1.0
HIT
3.4
Sun @ SEA
- Projects 1.0 shots on goal and 3.4 hits over the window.
- Role: line 3 in recent games.
9
Tye KartyeNYR · LW · 7% rostered
SOG
1.2
HIT
3.1
Sun v UTA
- Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
- Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06).
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
10
Adam KlapkaCGY · RW · 9% rostered
SOG
1.1
HIT
3.2
Sun @ SEA
- Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.2 hits over the window.
- Role: line 3 in recent games.
11
A.J. GreerANA · LW · 8% rostered
SOG
1.4
HIT
2.7
Sun v FLA
- Projects 1.4 shots on goal and 2.7 hits over the window.
12
Tim WasheANA · C · 4% rostered
SOG
1.2
HIT
3.1
Sun v FLA
- Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
- Role: line 3 in recent games.
13
Anton LundellFLA · C · 46% rostered
SOG
2.0
HIT
1.3
Sun @ ANA
- Projects 2.0 shots on goal and 1.3 hits over the window.
- Role: line 2, PP2 in recent games.
14
Paul CotterVAN · LW · 19% rostered
SOG
1.1
HIT
3.1
Sun v VGK
- Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
- Opponents create 15% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.15).
- Role: line 1 in recent games.
15
Neal PionkWPG · D · 32% rostered
SOG
1.6
HIT
2.1
Sun @ DET
- Projects 1.6 shots on goal and 2.1 hits over the window.
16
Marc GatcombVGK · RW · 6% rostered
SOG
1.1
HIT
3.1
Sun @ VAN
- Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
17
Jeremy LauzonVGK · D · 24% rostered
SOG
1.1
HIT
3.1
Sun @ VAN
- Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
18
Matthew CoronatoCGY · RW · 40% rostered
SOG
2.5
HIT
0.4
Sun @ SEA
- Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.4 hits over the window.
- Role: line 1, PP1 in recent games.
19
Brett HowdenVGK · LW · 16% rostered
SOG
1.5
HIT
2.1
Sun @ VAN
- Projects 1.5 shots on goal and 2.1 hits over the window.
- Role: line 1 in recent games.
20
Morgan BarronWPG · C · 5% rostered
SOG
1.6
HIT
2.0
Sun @ DET
- Projects 1.6 shots on goal and 2.0 hits over the window.
21
Joe VelenoNYR · C · 4% rostered
SOG
1.1
HIT
2.8
Sun v UTA
- Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 2.8 hits over the window.
- Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06).
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
22
Michael Brandsegg-NygardDET · RW · 21% rostered
SOG
1.4
HIT
2.3
Sun v WPG
- Projects 1.4 shots on goal and 2.3 hits over the window.
- Role: line 2 in recent games.
23
Cole KoepkeWPG · LW · 0% rostered
SOG
1.2
HIT
2.6
Sun @ DET
- Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 2.6 hits over the window.
- Role: line 4 in recent games.
24
Troy TerryANA · RW · 47% rostered
SOG
2.5
HIT
0.1
Sun v FLA
- Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.1 hits over the window.
25
Marco KasperDET · C · 28% rostered
SOG
1.5
HIT
1.9
Sun v WPG
- Projects 1.5 shots on goal and 1.9 hits over the window.
- Role: line 2 in recent games.

Best Shots and Hits Streamers Tonight (Sun, Oct 4)
#	Player	Rostered	Games left	SOG	HIT	Score	Why
1	Jacob MelansonSEA · RW	7.2%	Sun v CGY	1.0	4.9	3.70	Projects 1.0 shots on goal and 4.9 hits over the window.
2	Bobby McMannSEA · LW	44%	Sun v CGY	2.5	2.0	3.67	Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 2.0 hits over the window. Role: line 1, PP2 in recent games.
3	Lawson CrouseUTA · RW	36%	Sun @ NYR	1.8	2.9	3.16	Projects 1.8 shots on goal and 2.9 hits over the window. Role: line 2, PP2 in recent games.
4	Matthew SamoskevichSEA · LW	25%	Sun v CGY	2.2	1.8	2.72	Projects 2.2 shots on goal and 1.8 hits over the window.
5	Michael CarconeUTA · RW	5.0%	Sun @ NYR	1.9	2.3	2.59	Projects 1.9 shots on goal and 2.3 hits over the window. Role: line 4, PP2 in recent games.
6	Jack McBainUTA · C	17%	Sun @ NYR	1.2	3.3	2.24	Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.3 hits over the window. Role: line 2 in recent games.
7	Jake DebruskVAN · RW	49%	Sun v VGK	2.5	0.9	2.22	Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.9 hits over the window. Role: line 3, PP1 in recent games.
8	Martin PospisilCGY · LW	6.4%	Sun @ SEA	1.0	3.4	1.96	Projects 1.0 shots on goal and 3.4 hits over the window. Role: line 3 in recent games.
9	Tye KartyeNYR · LW	7.2%	Sun v UTA	1.2	3.1	1.89	Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window. Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06). Role: line 4 in recent games.
10	Adam KlapkaCGY · RW	8.9%	Sun @ SEA	1.1	3.2	1.88	Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.2 hits over the window. Role: line 3 in recent games.
11	A.J. GreerANA · LW	7.5%	Sun v FLA	1.4	2.7	1.85	Projects 1.4 shots on goal and 2.7 hits over the window.
12	Tim WasheANA · C	4.0%	Sun v FLA	1.2	3.1	1.83	Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window. Role: line 3 in recent games.
13	Anton LundellFLA · C	46%	Sun @ ANA	2.0	1.3	1.75	Projects 2.0 shots on goal and 1.3 hits over the window. Role: line 2, PP2 in recent games.
14	Paul CotterVAN · LW	19%	Sun v VGK	1.1	3.1	1.73	Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window. Opponents create 15% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.15). Role: line 1 in recent games.
15	Neal PionkWPG · D	32%	Sun @ DET	1.6	2.1	1.72	Projects 1.6 shots on goal and 2.1 hits over the window.
16	Marc GatcombVGK · RW	5.7%	Sun @ VAN	1.1	3.1	1.68	Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window. Role: line 4 in recent games.
17	Jeremy LauzonVGK · D	24%	Sun @ VAN	1.1	3.1	1.61	Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 3.1 hits over the window.
18	Matthew CoronatoCGY · RW	40%	Sun @ SEA	2.5	0.4	1.58	Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.4 hits over the window. Role: line 1, PP1 in recent games.
19	Brett HowdenVGK · LW	16%	Sun @ VAN	1.5	2.1	1.47	Projects 1.5 shots on goal and 2.1 hits over the window. Role: line 1 in recent games.
20	Morgan BarronWPG · C	4.8%	Sun @ DET	1.6	2.0	1.43	Projects 1.6 shots on goal and 2.0 hits over the window.
21	Joe VelenoNYR · C	4.1%	Sun v UTA	1.1	2.8	1.40	Projects 1.1 shots on goal and 2.8 hits over the window. Opponents create 6% more hit chances than average (environment index 1.06). Role: line 4 in recent games.
22	Michael Brandsegg-NygardDET · RW	21%	Sun v WPG	1.4	2.3	1.39	Projects 1.4 shots on goal and 2.3 hits over the window. Role: line 2 in recent games.
23	Cole KoepkeWPG · LW	0.0%	Sun @ DET	1.2	2.6	1.34	Projects 1.2 shots on goal and 2.6 hits over the window. Role: line 4 in recent games.
24	Troy TerryANA · RW	47%	Sun v FLA	2.5	0.1	1.30	Projects 2.5 shots on goal and 0.1 hits over the window.
25	Marco KasperDET · C	28%	Sun v WPG	1.5	1.9	1.24	Projects 1.5 shots on goal and 1.9 hits over the window. Role: line 2 in recent games.

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How it works

Projected shots on goal and hits per game from Shots on goal projections + season projections and 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 shots and hits are combined as equal-weight z-scores across all 185 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 shots and hits tonight?

Among players rostered in 50% of leagues or fewer, the top projected options for Sun, Oct 4 are Jacob Melanson (SEA, 1 game, 1.0 shots on goal and 4.9 hits, 7% rostered); Bobby McMann (SEA, 1 game, 2.5 shots on goal and 2.0 hits, 44% rostered); Lawson Crouse (UTA, 1 game, 1.8 shots on goal and 2.9 hits, 36% rostered). Check your own league's free agents with the Catch-Up tool on this page.

How many NHL games are left tonight?

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

How are the shots and hits streamers ranked?

Each player's projected shots and hits 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.