Understanding the Complexity of Head-to-Head Competition
Unlike points leagues, head-to-head division competition in fantasy hockey brings a unique flavor of excitement. A single goal, assist, power play point, strikeout, and more can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss for an entire week. Minutes of save percentage or goals-average can tip the scales in favor of one team over another. Keeping this idea in mind, let’s examine the profiles of the ‘Category of Titans’. They shine in one area, but they also contribute greatly to other aspects of fantasy hockey.
This information will work for managers in the regular H2H game and in other leagues as well, given the huge differences in evaluating the best players in all fantasy sectors.
Outstanding Players in Key Stages
Goals
Last season saw Auston Matthews score an impressive 69 goals, Artemi Panarin set new goals with nearly 50 goals (and another 71 assists). David Pastrnak and Nathan MacKinnon also delivered stellar performances. Beyond these stars, Tage Thompson and Timo Meier are expected to improve on their performance last year. Watch out for Jason Robertson of Dallas and Adrian Kempe of the Kings who repeat this season.
It helps
Top players like Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid need no introduction in this department. But there are also other notable contributors like Robert Thomas and Mitch Marner. Tim Stutzle and Elias Pettersson are other standouts, with the former likely to be acquired beyond the first few rounds.
Power play points and short hand points
Jonathan Marchessault, Minnesota’s Zuccarello, and Edmonton’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are names to consider in the power play scoring category. Similarly, with short points, Travis Konecny ​​​​and Yegor Sharangovich can be important choices.
Shots
Nathan MacKinnon, the reigning Hart winner, led the league with 4.94 shots/game last season, making him a valuable asset. Jack Hughes also stands out in this category, along with several other score categories.
Blocked shots and hits
When it comes to blocked shots, Moritz Seider and Colton Parayko are names to consider. Brady Tkachuk, the captain of the Senators, stands out in the hitting department, and his multi-dimensional role has been a big advantage.
Faceoffs are won
Sidney Crosby leads this category, with significant genes. His dominance in the dot face provides an opportunity to improve your level of legend.
Goalkeeper wins & Shutout
For goaltending wins, Alexander Georgiev, Jacob Markstrom, Jeremy Swayman, and Darcy Kuemper are players to watch. In terms of shutdowns, it’s best to focus on the best network providers and let the shutdown results come out automatically.
Save percentages & goals against the average
The Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov, Anthony Stolarz, and Ilya Samsonov are worth considering for their save percentage. In terms of goals against average, Pyotr Kochetkov and Joey Daccord stand out.
In conclusion, the hockey landscape is full of potential game changers. By carefully analyzing players and their performance in certain phases, fantasy managers can make informed decisions that can lead to a successful season.
