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NHL Projected Shorthanded Assists Today

Shorthanded assists typically come on 2-on-1 rushes created by aggressive penalty killing. Our SHA projections highlight players who excel at forcing turnovers and creating odd-man rushes while down a man. Pair these players with SHG threats for correlated upside.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Updated: 1:40 PM UTC(hourly)
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How SHA happen

Shorthanded assists come from setting up goals while killing penalties. They typically occur on breakaways or 2-on-1 rushes created by turnovers.

SHA factors

- PK partner: Who you kill penalties with matters - Speed: Fast players create breakaway passes - Vision: Elite passers find teammates on the rush - Opponent PP: Sloppy power plays create more opportunities

SHA rarity

Like SHG, shorthanded assists are rare bonus production. They're unpredictable but valuable when they happen.

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Pro Tip: Target PK duos who play together. If one gets a SHG, the other likely gets the SHA.
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PK Playmakers

Elite two-way players with passing ability create SHA opportunities. Target centers who win PK faceoffs and transition quickly.

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PK Duo Stacking

Pair players who kill penalties together. When one scores, the other often assists on shorthanded goals.

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Weak PP Opponents

Teams with high PP turnover rates give up more shorthanded chances. Target PKers facing sloppy power plays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We analyze PK unit pairings, historical SHA rates, player passing ability, opponent PP turnover rates, and team PK style to project SHA potential tonight.
Playmaking penalty killers who create 2-on-1 opportunities lead in SHA. Centers who win PK faceoffs and transition quickly are primary SHA threats.
Like SHG, SHA are too rare to specifically target. They're bonus production that rewards owning elite two-way players who kill penalties.
Target PK duos from the same team. When a shorthanded goal happens, the player who made the final pass gets the SHA—usually a PK linemate.

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