NHL Projected Shots Against This Week This Week
Shots against indicate goalie workload and save opportunity volume. Our projections show which goalies are expected to face heavy rubber this week. High shot volume can be good (more saves) or bad (more goals against risk) depending on your fantasy format (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15)). (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15))
Why shots against matter
SA determines both save opportunities and goals-against risk. Understanding expected workload helps you choose the right goalies.
SA factors
- Opponent shot volume: Some teams shoot 35+ times per game - Team defense: Bad teams allow more shots - Game script: Underdogs face barrages while protecting leads - Pace: High-scoring games produce more shots both ways
SA benchmarks
- Light workload: 22-26 shots - Average workload: 27-31 shots - Heavy workload: 32+ shots
High-Volume Games This week
Identify which goalies will be busy. High shot volume creates save opportunities for those chasing saves.
Saves ProjectionsLow-Volume Safe Starts
Goalies facing low shot volume have better SV% and lower GA risk. Target these for efficiency.
Save PercentageWorkload Analysis
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