NHL Projected Penalty Minutes Next Week Next Week
Penalty minutes are an often-overlooked fantasy category. Our PIM projections identify which players are most likely to spend time in the box next week. Physical players, enforcers, and agitators in heated matchups offer the best PIM upside (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16)). (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16))
What drives PIM? Penalty minutes come from minor penalties (2 min), major penalties (5 min), and fighting majors (5 min). Physical players and agitators accumulate PIM most consistently.
PIM factors
- Playing style: Enforcers and agitators take more penalties - Game context: Rivalry games and playoff races increase penalties - Opponent: Playing against physical teams creates more scrums - Role: 4th liners often have higher PIM rates
Strategic value
PIM is highly unpredictable but can be targeted in specific matchups. Physical games between rivals produce the most penalty minutes.
Physical Matchups Next week
Rivalry games and playoff races produce more penalty minutes. Check Next Week's schedule for high-intensity matchups.
Games Next weekEnforcers Available
Looking for PIM streamers? Target physical 4th liners and agitators who are widely available in fantasy leagues.
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Physical players often accumulate both PIM and hits. Stack these peripheral categories with enforcers.
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