NHL Projected Blocked Shots This Week This Week

Blocked shots are a defenseman's best friend in fantasy hockey. Our block projections highlight players expected to sacrifice their bodies this week. Defensemen on penalty-killing units facing high-volume shooting teams are prime targets for blocks (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15)). (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15))

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Fantasy Week 15: Jan 12 - Jan 18(Mon-Sun)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Updated: 3:14 PM UTC(hourly)

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What drives blocked shots? Blocks occur when a player positions themselves to stop an opponent's shot. Defensemen block the most, but physical forwards contribute too.

Block volume factors

- Position: Defensemen average 2-3x more blocks than forwards - PK role: Penalty killers face more shots to block - Opponent: Facing high-shot-volume teams = more block opportunities - Game script: Underdogs protecting leads block more shots

Fantasy value

Blocks are a category most managers overlook. Streaming shutdown D-men can dominate this category weekly.

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Pro Tip: Target D-men on underdog teams facing offensive powerhouses. They'll see tons of shots to block, even in losing efforts.

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Shutdown D-Men This week

Need blocked shots? Target defensemen on PK units facing high-volume shooting teams. Underdogs often block more shots while protecting leads.

Defensemen Projections

Blocks + Hits Combo

Physical defensemen often lead in both blocks and hits. Stack these peripheral categories for maximum category coverage.

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PK Specialists

Penalty kill minutes mean more blocking opportunities. Cross-reference with teams facing high-PP opponents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze historical blocking rates, opponent shot volume, penalty kill usage, game situation projections, and player style to estimate blocked shot totals for this week.

Shutdown defensemen like Vladislav Gavrikov, Rasmus Ristolainen, and PK specialists consistently lead in blocks. These players average 2-4 blocks per game.

In category leagues, very valuable. Blocks are an often-ignored category where streaming shutdown D-men provides a significant edge over opponents who neglect it.

Physical forwards and penalty kill specialists can accumulate 1-2 blocks per game. However, defensemen are far more reliable for consistent block production.