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Plus/minus reflects a player's on-ice impact in even-strength situations. Our +/- projections help you identify players on teams expected to dominate possession and outscore their opponents next week. Target players on heavy favorites with strong defensive matchups (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16)). (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16))

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What is plus/minus? A player receives +1 when on ice for an even-strength or shorthanded goal for, and -1 when on ice for an even-strength or shorthanded goal against. Power play goals don't count.

What drives positive +/-

- Team strength: Players on winning teams trend positive - Two-way ability: Responsible defensive play prevents goals against - Line placement: Top-6 forwards outscore bottom-6 matchups - Deployment: Sheltered minutes vs. tough matchups

Important note

Plus/minus is controversial as a player evaluation metric, but in fantasy hockey, it's a category you can target strategically.

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Pro Tip: Target players on heavy favorites (-180 or better). Teams expected to win comfortably produce the most positive +/- nights.

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Players on heavy favorites (-180 moneyline or better) are most likely to post positive +/- nights. Check game odds before setting your lineup.

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Selke-caliber forwards combine offensive production with responsible defense, making them +/- leaders. Target two-way centers on good teams.

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Identify players in tough spots—stars facing elite opponents or playing for struggling teams may post negative +/- despite good individual stats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We estimate team goal differentials based on betting lines, then allocate expected +/- to players based on their ice time, line placement, and historical on-ice goal rates.

It's high-variance and team-dependent, but in category leagues, you can gain an edge by targeting players on dominant teams. Stars on good teams often rack up positive +/- alongside their other stats.

Players on elite teams (Colorado, Boston, Dallas) with top-6 roles tend to lead in +/-. Two-way centers like Patrice Bergeron types excel in this category.

In category leagues chasing +/-, yes. Even elite players on losing teams can accumulate negative +/- despite strong individual performances.