NHL Projected Power Play Goals This Week This Week
Power play goals are high-value fantasy events. Our PPG projections highlight players on top power play units facing penalty-prone opponents this week. PP1 triggers—the players who touch the puck most on the man advantage—offer the best power play goal upside (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15)). (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15))
Why PPG matters
Approximately 25-30% of all NHL goals come on the power play. Players on PP1 units have significantly higher goal-scoring rates when their team has the man advantage.
PPG factors
- PP1 role: First unit players get 70%+ of PP time - Opponent PK: Weak penalty kills allow more PP goals - Opponent penalties: Undisciplined teams create more PP opportunities - Shooting position: One-timer spots and bumper positions score most PPG
PP1 archetypes
- One-timer threats: Positioned in the circle for one-timers (Ovechkin spot) - Bumper players: Slot presence for tips and rebounds - Quarterbacks: Usually D-men, but can score from the point
PP1 Confirmation
Verify power play unit placement before setting your lineup. PP1 status determines fantasy value—PP2 players rarely score.
Line CombinationsWeak PK Matchups
Target PP1 players facing bottom-10 penalty kill units. These matchups offer the best PPG upside this week.
Games This weekPP Stack Strategy
In DFS, stack PP1 units—when one player scores a PPG, linemates get power play assists.
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