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NHL Projected Faceoff Winners Next Week Next Week

Faceoffs won is a center-exclusive category that can swing fantasy matchups. Our FOW projections identify which pivot men are expected to dominate in the circle next week. Elite faceoff specialists on teams with heavy special teams usage offer the best upside (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16)). (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16))

Week 16: Jan 19 - Jan 25(Upcoming)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Updated: 3:14 PM UTC(hourly)
No games scheduled

Why faceoffs matter

In fantasy leagues that count FOW, this center-exclusive category provides a unique edge. Elite faceoff men can win 15+ faceoffs per game.

FOW factors

- Faceoff percentage: Elite centers win 55%+ of draws - Faceoff volume: Special teams usage increases draws taken - Opponent: Some centers have favorable H2H matchups - Game script: Close games and OT increase total faceoffs

FOW specialists

Patrice Bergeron, Ryan O'Reilly, and Sean Couturier types who combine high FO% with heavy usage dominate this category.

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Pro Tip: Target centers with both high FO% AND high volume. A 60% FO winner taking 15 draws beats a 55% winner taking 25 draws in expected FOW.
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Elite Faceoff Centers Next week

Need FOW for your matchup? Target centers with 55%+ faceoff percentage and heavy special teams usage.

Forwards Projections

FO Volume Games

Close games and overtime produce more faceoffs. Target centers in projected tight matchups.

Games Next week

PP/PK Faceoff Specialists

Centers who take PP and PK faceoffs accumulate the most draws. Check line combinations for special teams usage.

Line Combinations

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze historical faceoff percentage, expected faceoff volume (based on PP/PK usage and ice time), opponent center FO rates, and game script projections.
Faceoff specialists like Patrice Bergeron, Ryan O'Reilly, and Anze Kopitar consistently lead in FOW due to elite FO% combined with heavy usage.
In leagues that count FOW, absolutely. It's a category most managers ignore, so streaming elite faceoff centers provides a significant weekly edge.
No. #1 centers take the most draws, especially on special teams. Depth centers may only take 8-12 faceoffs per game compared to 20-25 for elite pivots.

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