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NHL Rookie Shots on Goal Leaders, Last 7 Days
2026-27All situations
Arttu Hyry (DAL) leads NHL rookies with 9 shots on goal over the last 7 days of 2026-27, ahead of 
Gavin McKenna (TOR) (8).
Leaders: Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days, 2026-27
- 1stArttu HyryDAL · 3 GP9
- 2ndGavin McKennaTOR · 4 GP8
3rdIvar StenbergSJS · 4 GP8
4thCole HutsonWSH · 3 GP8
5thVille OttavainenSEA · 3 GP7
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days measures
This board ranks NHL rookies (the NHL's own rookie list) by total shots on goal, all situations, over the last 7 days. Players under the minimum sample are hidden, and every row shows the games or minutes behind the number. Total shots on goal, all situations, over the last 7 days.
A short window is a small sample: shots, hits, blocks and ice time carry over from week to week far better than goals and points do. Treat a hot window as a lead to check, not a verdict.
The last 7 days show who is hot right now, which is what waiver decisions turn on. The rookie race is the Calder Trophy race in numbers. Shots on goal count every shot that the goalie saved or that went in. Volume shooters with power-play time lead the league; shots are the most repeatable scoring stat a skater has. In 2026-27, 45 rookies qualify for this board; the median is 3 and Arttu Hyry leads at 9.
Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days leaderboard
- Last 7 days: games from Oct 14 to Oct 20, counted back from the latest completed game. A short window is a small sample.
- Rookies as the NHL defines them (its own rookie list for the season).
| # | Player | Team | SOG (L7d) | GP | Pctl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arttu HyryFDAL | DAL | 9 | 3 | 100 | 9.0%▲4.9 |
| 2 | Gavin McKennaFTOR | TOR | 8 | 4 | 95 | 92%▼0.5 |
| 3 | Ivar StenbergFSJS | SJS | 8 | 4 | 95 | 77%▲1.7 |
| 4 | Cole HutsonDWSH | WSH | 8 | 3 | 95 | 87% |
| 5 | Ville OttavainenDSEA | SEA | 7 | 3 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 6 |  Roger McQueenFANA | ANA | 7 | 3 | 90 | 31% |
| 7 |  T.J. HughesFCOL | COL | 6 | 4 | 84 | 24%▲0.9 |
| 8 |  James HagensFBOS | BOS | 6 | 3 | 84 | 52%▲1.5 |
| 9 |  Porter MartoneFPHI | PHI | 6 | 3 | 84 | 77%▼4.4 |
| 10 |  Tyson HindsDANA | ANA | 5 | 3 | 77 | 4.8% |
| 11 |  David SpacekDMIN | MIN | 5 | 3 | 77 | 3.2%▲3.2 |
| 12 |  Anton FrondellFCHI | CHI | 5 | 2 | 77 | 67%▼1.2 |
| 13 |  Trevor ConnellyFVGK | VGK | 4 | 3 | 70 | 44%▲3.4 |
| 14 |  Victor EklundFNYI | NYI | 4 | 3 | 70 | 35%▼1.7 |
| 15 |  Konsta HeleniusFBUF | BUF | 4 | 2 | 70 | 37%▼1.7 |
| 16 |  Frederic BrunetDBOS | BOS | 3 | 3 | 55 | 9.7%▲3.2 |
| 17 |  Bradly NadeauFCAR | CAR | 3 | 3 | 55 | 27% |
| 18 |  Felix Unger SörumFCAR | CAR | 3 | 3 | 55 | 10%▼0.8 |
| 19 |  Adam JiricekDSTL | STL | 3 | 3 | 55 | 26%▲1.6 |
| 20 |  Michael Brandsegg-NygårdFDET | DET | 3 | 3 | 55 | 44%▲19 |
| 21 |  Ilya ProtasFWSH | WSH | 3 | 3 | 55 | 40% |
| 22 |  Alberts SmitsDNYR | NYR | 3 | 3 | 55 | 32%▼0.8 |
| 23 |  Sandis VilmanisFFLA | FLA | 3 | 2 | 55 | 6.4% |
| 24 |  Luca CagnoniDSJS | SJS | 3 | 2 | 55 | 53%▼9.4 |
| 25 |  Aydar SunievFCGY | CGY | 3 | 2 | 55 | 11%▲5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days in 2026-27?
Arttu Hyry leads with 9. The median of the 45 qualified rookies is 3.
Which defenseman leads in Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days in 2026-27?
Cole Hutson leads NHL defensemen with 8; the top forward is Arttu Hyry at 9.
How is Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days calculated?
Total shots on goal, all situations, over the last 7 days. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Shots on Goal: rookies, last 7 days?
A short window is a small sample: shots, hits, blocks and ice time carry over from week to week far better than goals and points do. Treat a hot window as a lead to check, not a verdict.