NHL Projected Power Play Assists This Week This 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 this week. Target teams with high power play opportunity projections (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: 1:40 PM UTC(hourly)

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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

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Pro Tip: PP quarterback defensemen often lead teams in assists overall. Target D-men on PP1 for consistent PPA production.

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PP Quarterback D-Men

Defensemen who quarterback PP1 units lead in assists. Target elite puck-moving D-men for consistent PPA.

Defensemen Projections

PP1 Playmakers

Elite playmaking forwards rack up PPA from the half-wall. Verify PP1 status before targeting.

Line Combinations

PPG + PPA Correlation

When PP goals happen, PP assists follow. Stack playmakers with finishers for correlated upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze PP1 unit roles, historical PPA rates, playmaking tendencies, opponent PK strength, and team power play efficiency to project PPA leaders this week.

PP quarterbacks—typically elite defensemen like Cale Makar, Adam Fox, and Quinn Hughes—lead in PPA due to their puck-touching role. Playmaking forwards like Kucherov and Point also excel.

PP quarterback defensemen are most consistent for PPA because they touch the puck on nearly every possession. Elite playmaking forwards can match this volume but with more variance.

Target the playmaker who feeds the goal scorer. If Ovechkin is your PPG target, stack Backstrom/Kuznetsov who feed him. For D-men, pair with their one-timer threats.