NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we look at the underlying metrics behind some 2026 NHL Awards and 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs sleepers.

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EDGE SLEEPERS FOR 2026 NHL AWARDS

1. Rantanen for Hart Trophy

Forward Mikko Rantanen , who was traded twice last season, ranked highly at his position in various advanced metrics despite inconsistent usage:

• Total skating distance: 257.40 miles (96th percentile)

• Power-play skating distance: 37.0 miles (97th percentile)

• Top shot speed: 92.09 mph (88th percentile)

• Midrange shots on goal (83 (95th percentile)

• Midrange goals: 12 (95th percentile)

• High-danger shots on goal: 65 (91st percentile)

• Offensive zone

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