NHL Projected Power Play Assists Next Week Next Week
Power play assists often come from the quarterback position—usually an elite defenseman or playmaking forward. Our PPA projections identify which players are set up to distribute on the man advantage next week. Target teams with high power play opportunity projections (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16)). (Jan 19-Jan 25 (Week 16))
What drives PPA? Power play assists come from setting up goals on the man advantage. PP quarterbacks and playmaking forwards accumulate the most PPA.
PPA positions
- PP Quarterback: Usually a D-man at the top of the umbrella (Makar, Fox, Hughes) - Half-wall playmaker: Forwards who distribute from the side (Kucherov, McDavid) - Bumper feeder: Players who find teammates in the slot
PPA volume factors
- PP time: PP1 players get most opportunities - Opponent PK: More PP goals = more PPA opportunities - Role: Quarterbacks touch the puck on almost every PP possession
PP Quarterback D-Men
Defensemen who quarterback PP1 units lead in assists. Target elite puck-moving D-men for consistent PPA.
Defensemen ProjectionsPP1 Playmakers
Elite playmaking forwards rack up PPA from the half-wall. Verify PP1 status before targeting.
Line CombinationsPPG + PPA Correlation
When PP goals happen, PP assists follow. Stack playmakers with finishers for correlated upside.
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