NHL Projected Hits Leaders Today

Physical play wins fantasy matchups in the hits category. Our projections identify which players are expected to deliver the most body checks tonight. Look for power forwards, shutdown defensemen, and players in rivalry matchups for maximum hitting upside.

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Wednesday, Jan 14

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Updated: 1:38 PM UTC(hourly)

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What counts as a hit? An NHL hit is recorded when a player uses physical contact to separate an opponent from the puck. Hits must be intentional and occur during active play.

Why hits matter

In fantasy hockey, hits are a "peripheral" category that separates elite managers from casual players. While stars chase goals, savvy managers stream physical players to dominate this often-ignored category.

Hit volume factors

- Playing style: Physical players hit regardless of matchup - Team identity: Teams like Boston, St. Louis, and Calgary hit more - Game context: Rivalry games and playoff races increase physicality - Role: 3rd/4th liners often hit more than skilled top-6

League average

NHL players average 1.2 hits per game. Elite hitters exceed 4+ hits regularly.

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Pro Tip: Rivalry games produce 20-30% more hits league-wide. Target physical players in divisional matchups.

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Shutdown defensemen combine hits with blocks for peripheral category dominance. Check D-men projections for physical blueliners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze historical hitting rates, opponent physicality, game context (rivalry, playoff race), player style, and ice time to project tonight's hitting leaders.

Physical players like Tom Wilson, Ryan Reaves, Nicolas Deslauriers, and shutdown D-men like Radko Gudas consistently lead in hits. These players hit 4-6+ times per game.

In category leagues, absolutely. Hits are often an overlooked category where streaming physical players can swing close matchups. In points leagues, hits typically have low value.

Physical teams like Boston, St. Louis, Calgary, and the NY Rangers consistently rank among league leaders in team hits. Their players offer higher hitting upside.