
Steady around 23 lately — hotter than 48% of forwards, against an average forward at 27.
Now 23 · −12 over these 14 games
2 points and 1 goal in 5 games — 1.4× his usual pace, and 0.8× what an average forward scores in 5 games.
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | ▲ 1.4× his usual |
| Assists | 1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | ▲ 1.4× his usual |
| Points | 2 | 1.4 | 2.5 | ▲ 1.4× his usual |
| Shots | 11 | 8 | 8 | ▲ 1.5× his usual |
| Shooting % | 9.1% | 9.5% | 13.6% | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| Plus/minus | 0 | −1.1 | −0.2 | +1 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 14:48 | 13:16 | 14:51 | ≈ 1.1× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13:38 | 23 |
| Oct 29 | vs | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | −1 | 15:04 | 23 |
| Oct 27 | vs | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:24 | 12 |
| Oct 25 | vs | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 15:27 | 12 |
| Oct 24 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 16:27 | 0 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
No category in the top quarter yet. Below the middle: power-play points (0th), assists (24th).
On pace for 23 points over 82 games, against his best season so far: 40 in 2023–24.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.29 | −3 | |
| 2025–26 | 73 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 0.33 | +9 | |
| 2024–25 | 61 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 0.48 | −1 | |
| 2023–24 · best | 80 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 0.50 | −8 | |
| 2022–23 | 81 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 0.40 | −8 | |
| 2021–22 | 79 | 22 | 17 | 39 | 0.49 | +4 | |
| 2020–21 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.40 | +3 |
Ross Colton is the classic "heart and hustle" center, a tenacious forechecker who thrives in the gritty areas of the ice. While his career point-per-game pace hovers around the .45 mark, his value shines in his relentless pursuit of pucks and his knack for generating offense through sheer effort. He's the kind of player who digs out pucks in the corners, wins key faceoffs, and isn't afraid to get to the dirty areas to create scoring chances for himself and his linemates.
Ross Colton is currently in a bit of a lull, with no points in his last three contests despite seeing a modest increase in ice time. While his season average is a blank slate due to the limited sample size, the recent string of scoreless games suggests he's not yet finding the offensive rhythm that could make him a consistent contributor for Nashville. This quiet stretch is likely noise for now, but it’s worth monitoring if he can’t break through offensively as the Predators continue their season.