NHL Projected Shorthanded Assists This Week This Week
Shorthanded assists typically come on 2-on-1 rushes created by aggressive penalty killing. Our SHA projections highlight players who excel at forcing turnovers and creating odd-man rushes while down a man. Pair these players with SHG threats for correlated upside (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15)). (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15))
How SHA happen
Shorthanded assists come from setting up goals while killing penalties. They typically occur on breakaways or 2-on-1 rushes created by turnovers.
SHA factors
- PK partner: Who you kill penalties with matters - Speed: Fast players create breakaway passes - Vision: Elite passers find teammates on the rush - Opponent PP: Sloppy power plays create more opportunities
SHA rarity
Like SHG, shorthanded assists are rare bonus production. They're unpredictable but valuable when they happen.
PK Playmakers
Elite two-way players with passing ability create SHA opportunities. Target centers who win PK faceoffs and transition quickly.
Forwards ProjectionsPK Duo Stacking
Pair players who kill penalties together. When one scores, the other often assists on shorthanded goals.
Shorthanded GoalsWeak PP Opponents
Teams with high PP turnover rates give up more shorthanded chances. Target PKers facing sloppy power plays.
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