NHL Projected Saves Leaders This Week This Week

More shots against means more save opportunities. Our saves projections identify which goalies are expected to be the busiest this week. Goalies on underdog teams facing high-powered offenses often rack up saves even in losing efforts—valuable for fantasy saves categories (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: 3:13 PM UTC(hourly)

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Why saves matter

In category leagues, saves are a volume stat that can swing matchups. Goalies facing 35+ shots can rack up 30+ saves regardless of game outcome.

Saves volume factors

- Opponent offense: Facing elite offenses = more shots faced - Team defense: Weaker teams allow more shots against - Game script: Underdogs protecting leads face shot barrages - Special teams: PK-heavy games increase shot volume

Saves strategy

Sometimes a losing goalie on a bad team provides more fantasy value (via saves) than a winning goalie on an elite team who faces 20 shots.

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Pro Tip: Target goalies on underdog teams facing top-10 offenses. They may lose, but they'll rack up saves trying.

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High-Volume Matchups This week

Identify goalies facing offensive powerhouses. These matchups produce the most save opportunities.

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Saves vs. Wins Balance

Goalies on favorites face fewer shots but win more. Underdogs face more shots but lose more. Balance based on your category needs.

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Streaming for Saves

Need saves? Stream goalies on bad teams facing good offenses. They're often available and will face 30+ shots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze opponent shot volume, team defensive metrics, game script projections, and historical shots-against rates to estimate each goalie's expected saves this week.

Goalies on weaker defensive teams facing elite offenses face the most shots. Teams like San Jose, Columbus, and Chicago often allow high shot volumes.

In saves categories, yes. However, more shots also mean more goals-against risk. Balance saves volume with save percentage and goals-against considerations.

In roto or category leagues where saves matter, yes. A goalie who makes 35 saves in a loss can provide more value than a goalie who makes 22 saves in a win.