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 advanced metrics behind three sleeper teams that could have staying power as contenders for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings rank second in the NHL in high-danger shots on goal (237) behind the Dallas Stars (241) and second in long-range shots on goal (193) behind the Carolina Hurricanes (213). Detroit is also tied for fifth in 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (52.9), a strong indicator of a team's staying power as a postseason contender.

Captain Dylan Larkin leads Detroit in high-danger shots on goal (38; tied for ninth in entire NHL) and ranks just ahead of teammate Alex DeBrincat (3

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