NHL Defensemen Projections This Week This Week

This Week's projected stats for all NHL defensemen with games scheduled. Defensemen are fantasy gold mines for peripheral stats like blocked shots, hits, and shots on goal. Our D-men projections help you identify which blueliners are primed for multi-category contributions this week (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15)). (Jan 12-Jan 18 (Week 15))

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Fantasy Week 15: Jan 12 - Jan 18(Mon-Sun)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Updated: 1:38 PM UTC(hourly)

No games scheduled

Why defensemen matter

NHL defensemen provide unique fantasy value through peripheral stats that forwards rarely accumulate. Elite D-men combine offensive upside with category-filling blocks and hits.

Defensemen archetypes

- Offensive D: PP1 quarterbacks who rack up assists and shots (Makar, Fox, Hughes) - Shutdown D: Physical players with high blocks, hits, and PIM (Zadorov, Gudas) - Two-way D: Balanced contributors across multiple categories (Hedman, Josi)

Key stats to watch

Points (PTS), Shots on Goal (SOG), Blocked Shots (BLK), Hits (HIT), Power Play Points (PPP)

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Pro Tip: Target defensemen on teams facing high-volume shooting opponents—they'll rack up blocked shots even in losing efforts.

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Best D-Men for Blocks This week

Need blocked shots? Sort by projected blocks to find defensemen facing high-volume shooting teams. Shutdown pairs on underdog teams often rack up blocks.

Blocked Shots Projections

PP1 Defensemen This week

Power play points drive elite D-man value. Cross-reference with line combinations to confirm which defensemen are quarterbacking PP1 units this week.

Line Combinations

Physical D-Men Projections

Looking for hits and PIM? Filter for shutdown defensemen in rivalry or playoff-race games where physicality increases.

Hits Projections

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Frequently Asked Questions

Defensemen projections emphasize peripheral stats like blocks, hits, and shots alongside scoring. D-men typically have lower point ceilings but provide more category coverage than forwards.

In most formats, blocked shots and shots on goal are the most reliable D-man stats. Points are valuable but less predictable. Hits and PIM vary by player type.

It depends on your league format. Points leagues favor offensive D, while category leagues benefit from balanced D-men who contribute across multiple stats.

Look for D-men with high peripheral projections (blocks, hits, shots) who are widely available. Physical defensemen facing offensive teams often provide great streaming value.