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Best Fantasy NHL Centers to Start in 2026

Live rankings based on recent fantasy performance and injury status. Updated daily. Click any player for a full start/sit analysis.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Full Centers Rankings

#	Player	Avg Pts	Tier	Analysis
1	Adam Edstrom NSH	—	?	Analysis →
2	Adam Fantilli CBJ	—	?	Analysis →
3	Adam Henrique EDM	—	?	Analysis →
4	Adam Lowry WPG	—	?	Analysis →
5	Akil Thomas VAN	—	?	Analysis →
6	Aleksander Barkov FLA	—	?	Analysis →
7	Alex Barre-Boulet COL	—	?	Analysis →
8	Alex Newhook MTL	—	?	Analysis →
9	Alex Steeves BOS	—	?	Analysis →
10	Alex Turcotte LA	—	?	Analysis →
11	Alexander Kerfoot NSH	—	?	Analysis →
12	Alexander Wennberg SJ	—	?	Analysis →
13	Aliaksei Protas WSH	—	?	Analysis →
14	Andre Gasseau SJ	—	?	Analysis →
15	Andrew Copp DET	—	?	Analysis →
16	Anthony Cirelli TB	—	?	Analysis →
17	Anthony Richard PHI	—	?	Analysis →
18	Anton Frondell CHI	—	?	Analysis →
19	Anton Lundell FLA	—	?	Analysis →
20	Anton Wahlberg ANA	—	?	Analysis →
21	Anze Kopitar LA	—	?	Analysis →
22	Artem Shlaine DAL	—	?	Analysis →
23	Attilio Biasca BOS	—	?	Analysis →
24	Auston Matthews TOR	—	?	Analysis →
25	Barclay Goodrow SJ	—	?	Analysis →
26	Barrett Hayton UTAH	—	?	Analysis →
27	Ben Jones CGY	—	?	Analysis →
28	Ben Kindel PIT	—	?	Analysis →
29	Ben Meyers SEA	—	?	Analysis →
30	Berkly Catton SEA	—	?	Analysis →
31	Blake Lizotte PIT	—	?	Analysis →
32	Bo Groulx TOR	—	?	Analysis →
33	Bo Horvat NYI	—	?	Analysis →
34	Bobby McMann SEA	—	?	Analysis →
35	Boone Jenner WSH	—	?	Analysis →
36	Braeden Cootes VAN	—	?	Analysis →
37	Brayden Point TB	—	?	Analysis →
38	Brayden Schenn NYI	—	?	Analysis →
39	Brendan Gaunce BOS	—	?	Analysis →
40	Aatu Raty VAN	—	?	Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at centers in fantasy this week?

Rankings for NHL centers update daily based on recent fantasy performance and injury status.

What are the best NHL centers to pick up on waivers?

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How do I know which center to start tonight?

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