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NHL Projected Shutouts Next Week Next Week

Shutouts are fantasy hockey's ultimate goalie achievement. Our projections identify which goalies have the best shutout potential next week based on opponent scoring rates, team defensive strength, and goalie form. Elite goalies facing struggling offenses offer the best shutout odds (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

What makes a shutout? A shutout occurs when a goalie allows zero goals for the entire game (minimum 60 minutes). Shootout goals don't count against shutouts.

Shutout probability factors

- Opponent offense: Bottom-10 offenses get shut out more often - Goalie quality: Elite goalies have higher shutout rates - Team defense: Good defense limits high-danger chances - Game script: Blowout favorites play defensive hockey late

Shutout odds

NHL-wide, about 6-7% of games end in shutouts. Elite goalies facing weak offenses may have 10-15% shutout probability.

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Pro Tip: Target elite goalies facing bottom-5 offenses at home. These are the highest-probability shutout opportunities.
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Elite goalies facing struggling offenses have the best shutout odds. Identify these premium opportunities.

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Weak Offense Opponents

Teams averaging under 2.5 goals per game get shut out most often. Target goalies facing these opponents.

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Shutout vs. Save Trade-off

High shutout odds often mean low save volume (weak opponents = few shots). Balance shutout upside with saves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze opponent scoring rates, goalie shutout history, team defensive metrics, and game script projections to estimate shutout probability for each goalie next week.
About 6-7% of NHL games end in shutouts league-wide. Elite goalies may post 5-8 shutouts per season, roughly one every 8-10 starts.
Shutouts are too rare to specifically target. Treat them as bonus potential when an elite goalie has a favorable matchup you'd start anyway.
Elite goalies facing bottom-5 offenses at home produce the most shutouts. Teams with strong defensive structures also help goalie shutout odds.

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