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Gritsyuk looks to extend hot streak in favorable home matchup vs. Ducks
Arseniy Gritsyuk enters Thursday's home clash against Anaheim at Prudential Center riding an impressive hot streak, tallying four goals and six points across his last six contests. Fantasy managers have taken note, driving his ownership up to 13% amid his expanded role alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt on New Jersey's second line. The Devils (5-4-0) are sizable home favorites against the visiting Ducks (4-5-0) in what projects as a higher-scoring environment. Facing confirmed Anaheim starter Ville Husso, Gritsyuk has an ideal setup to capitalize on his top-six five-on-five deployment and secondary power-play responsibilities.
Our projections anticipate another productive outing for the Russian winger, modeling ~0.5–1.0 point, ~2–3 shots on goal, and a small goal chance, yielding roughly 2.7 fantasy points. While his PP2 role caps his overall ceiling compared to top-unit teammates, skating with elite playmakers at even strength keeps his floor sturdy. Looking at the weekly slate, tonight marks the second contest of a three-game week for New Jersey, leaving one matchup remaining after tonight against Los Angeles. With momentum on his side and high-end linemates, he makes for an appealing fantasy option. Today's action: Stream.
