Matt Boldy has developed into a legitimate first-round fantasy hockey target, and my Matt Boldy point projections for 2026-27 have the Minnesota Wild winger producing 43 goals, 51 assists and 94 points in 84 games.
That projection would establish new career highs in assists and points while keeping Boldy above the 40-goal mark for a second consecutive season. He finished 2025-26 with 42 goals, 43 assists and 85 points in only 76 games, meaning he was already scoring at a 94-point pace over the NHL’s expanded 84-game schedule.
The most intriguing part of Boldy’s fantasy outlook is that he does not require an unrealistic scoring breakout to reach my projection. A full season of premium power-play opportunities with Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Ryan Hartman and Quinn Hughes should give him a chance to maintain his goal production while generating more assists. My immediate takeaway for fantasy managers is clear: Boldy should be treated as an elite winger rather than a secondary option behind Kaprizov.
Matt Boldy Fantasy Hockey Projection for 2026-27
| Category | 2025-26 Actual | 2026-27 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 76 | 84 |
| Goals | 42 | 43 |
| Assists | 43 | 51 |
| Points | 85 | 94 |
| Power-Play Points | 30 | 32 |
| Points Per Game | 1.12 | 1.12 |
Boldy’s 2025-26 production provides a remarkably straightforward statistical baseline. His 85 points in 76 appearances translate to approximately 1.12 points per game. Maintaining that rate over 84 games would produce roughly 94 points, which is exactly where my central projection lands.
I am not forecasting a dramatic increase in his goal total because scoring 42 goals is already an elite result. Instead, I expect most of Boldy’s additional production to come through assists. The arrival of Quinn Hughes transformed Minnesota’s ability to move the puck through the neutral zone and create controlled offensive-zone possessions. Hughes produced 53 points in only 48 regular-season games after joining the Wild, giving Minnesota an elite puck distributor capable of improving every member of its top power-play unit.
Why Quinn Hughes Raises Matt Boldy’s Fantasy Hockey Ceiling
Hughes could be the most important factor in Boldy’s 2026-27 fantasy projection. Minnesota previously relied heavily on Kaprizov to create offence from the wing, but Hughes gives the Wild a second player capable of controlling an entire shift with the puck.
For Boldy, that should create more opportunities to find open space away from the puck. He has the size, release, and offensive awareness to finish chances from several areas of the offensive zone. Hughes’ ability to draw defenders toward the blue line should also open passing lanes between Boldy, Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek around the net.
The Wild finished third in the NHL with a 25.2 percent power play last season, while Boldy established career highs with 11 power-play goals and 30 power-play points. I have projected him for 32 power-play points in 2026-27, but there is a realistic path to 35 or more if Minnesota’s top unit remains healthy.
Matt Boldy Offers More Than Goals and Points
Boldy’s fantasy value is especially strong in leagues that count peripheral categories. He was the only NHL player last season to record at least 40 goals, 60 hits, and 50 blocked shots, finishing with 42 goals, 60 hits, and 58 blocks.
That category coverage separates him from several other high-scoring wingers. Even when Boldy does not record a point, he can still provide fantasy value through hits, blocks, and shots. Managers in multicategory formats should therefore consider him more valuable than his projected point total alone suggests.
His 2025-26 breakout was also not entirely unexpected. Before the season, NHL.com predicted Boldy could become one of the few players to produce at least 40 goals and 40 assists. He ultimately surpassed both benchmarks with 42 goals and 43 assists, confirming that his development into an elite fantasy option was supported by more than a temporary scoring streak.
Is Matt Boldy Worth a First-Round Fantasy Hockey Pick?
I would be comfortable selecting Boldy near the end of the first round in a standard 12-team fantasy league. NHL.com currently ranks him among the top 10 overall fantasy players and among the top 10 forwards for 2026-27, reflecting his combination of scoring, power-play production and category coverage.
There is still some risk. Kaprizov will continue to command a significant share of Minnesota’s offence, and Boldy may not sustain a 40-goal pace if the Wild’s power play regresses. His final total could also be affected by injuries after he appeared in 76 games last season.
However, I believe Boldy now has one of the safest fantasy profiles among NHL wingers. His role is secure, he plays in every offensive situation, and Minnesota has surrounded him with enough high-end talent to support another career year.
My reasonable scoring range is between 86 and 100 points, with an official projection of 43 goals, 51 assists and 94 points. A healthy Boldy should be one of the NHL’s strongest fantasy hockey performers during the 2026-27 season.
Matt Boldy Career NHL Stats
| Type | GP | G | A | P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 361 | 144 | 185 | 329 | 42 |
| Playoffs | 29 | 13 | 11 | 24 | -1 |
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