NHL.com has projected the forward point totals for fantasy hockey in the 2025-26 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy .
NOTES: These point projections (for 82-game season) have been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past performance in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, projected line combinations, power-play usage, injury history or concern, sleeper upside, anticipated regression or bounce-back candidacy, age, contract status and overall upside for this season. The below totals are safe point estimates, do not indicate each player's ceiling or floor and should be used as a basis for decision-making in all fantasy leagues, especially points-only formats.
The order of projected point totals (highest to lowest) differs from NHL.com's fantasy