Fantasy points allowed to defensemen
Per game, 2026-27 season, through Oct 26. Rank 1 is the softest matchup. Skater scoring: goals 3, assists 2, power-play points 1, shots 0.5, hits 0.25, blocks 0.5. Goalie scoring: win 4, save 0.2, goal against -1, shutout 3.
Fantasy points allowed to defensemen
| Rank | Team | Fantasy points allowed | Goals | Assists | Points | PPP | Shots | Hits | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey Devils | 17.1 | 0.36 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 0.45 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 11.7 |
| 2 | New York Rangers | 16.3 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 0.07 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 15.6 | 0.58 | 1.67 | 2.25 | 0.42 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| 4 | Calgary Flames | 15.6 | 0.55 | 2.00 | 2.55 | 0.18 | 7.9 | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | 15.6 | 0.69 | 1.62 | 2.31 | 0.31 | 9.6 | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | 15.5 | 0.45 | 2.64 | 3.09 | 0.45 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Utah Mammoth | 15.1 | 0.50 | 1.67 | 2.17 | 0.67 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 10.3 |
| 8 | Buffalo Sabres | 15.0 | 0.18 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 0.91 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| 9 | Montreal Canadiens | 14.9 | 0.36 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 0.55 | 6.8 | 5.7 | 8.1 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Kings | 14.8 | 0.60 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 14.8 | 0.57 | 1.86 | 2.43 | 0.21 | 9.6 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| 12 | Vancouver Canucks | 14.5 | 0.62 | 1.85 | 2.46 | 0.38 | 7.2 | 4.7 | 7.6 |
| 13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14.0 | 0.50 | 1.83 | 2.33 | 0.25 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| 14 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 14.0 | 0.45 | 1.64 | 2.09 | 0.27 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| 15 | Winnipeg Jets | 13.6 | 0.45 | 1.64 | 2.09 | 0.27 | 7.9 | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| 16 | San Jose Sharks | 13.6 | 0.50 | 1.25 | 1.75 | 0.42 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| 17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13.4 | 0.33 | 1.89 | 2.22 | 0.44 | 7.9 | 3.7 | 6.6 |
| 18 | St. Louis Blues | 13.2 | 0.45 | 1.45 | 1.91 | 0.18 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| 19 | Edmonton Oilers | 13.1 | 0.50 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 0.42 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| 20 | Anaheim Ducks | 12.9 | 0.45 | 1.36 | 1.82 | 0.55 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 7.8 |
| 21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 12.8 | 0.38 | 1.62 | 2.00 | 0.38 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Detroit Red Wings | 12.8 | 0.50 | 0.92 | 1.42 | 0.83 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 7.5 |
| 23 | Ottawa Senators | 12.8 | 0.33 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 0.42 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| 24 | Seattle Kraken | 12.6 | 0.33 | 1.42 | 1.75 | 0.25 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| 25 | Minnesota Wild | 12.6 | 0.46 | 1.15 | 1.62 | 0.31 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| 26 | Nashville Predators | 12.5 | 0.27 | 1.64 | 1.91 | 0.18 | 7.9 | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| 27 | Florida Panthers | 12.4 | 0.33 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 0.42 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| 28 | Washington Capitals | 12.1 | 0.20 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 0.20 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| 29 | Boston Bruins | 12.1 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 1.58 | 0.50 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| 30 | Dallas Stars | 12.0 | 0.09 | 1.18 | 1.27 | 0.36 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| 31 | New York Islanders | 11.6 | 0.09 | 1.64 | 1.73 | 0.27 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 6.8 |
| 32 | Carolina Hurricanes | 10.8 | 0.23 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 4.8 | 6.5 | 8.8 |
Tonight's matchups for defensemen, softest first
- Dallas Stars defensemen vs the Devils (rank 1 of 32)
- Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen vs the Flyers (rank 5 of 32)
- Los Angeles Kings defensemen vs the Blackhawks (rank 6 of 32)
- Minnesota Wild defensemen vs the Mammoth (rank 7 of 32)
- San Jose Sharks defensemen vs the Sabres (rank 8 of 32)
- St. Louis Blues defensemen vs the Canadiens (rank 9 of 32)
- Chicago Blackhawks defensemen vs the Kings (rank 10 of 32)
- Anaheim Ducks defensemen vs the Canucks (rank 12 of 32)
- Florida Panthers defensemen vs the Jets (rank 15 of 32)
- Buffalo Sabres defensemen vs the Sharks (rank 16 of 32)
- Philadelphia Flyers defensemen vs the Blue Jackets (rank 17 of 32)
- Montreal Canadiens defensemen vs the Blues (rank 18 of 32)
- Vancouver Canucks defensemen vs the Ducks (rank 20 of 32)
- Ottawa Senators defensemen vs the Golden Knights (rank 21 of 32)
- Vegas Golden Knights defensemen vs the Senators (rank 23 of 32)
- Utah Mammoth defensemen vs the Wild (rank 25 of 32)
- New York Islanders defensemen vs the Predators (rank 26 of 32)
- Winnipeg Jets defensemen vs the Panthers (rank 27 of 32)
- Carolina Hurricanes defensemen vs the Bruins (rank 29 of 32)
- New Jersey Devils defensemen vs the Stars (rank 30 of 32)
- Nashville Predators defensemen vs the Islanders (rank 31 of 32)
- Boston Bruins defensemen vs the Hurricanes (rank 32 of 32)
Quick answers
Which NHL teams give up the most fantasy points to defensemen?
New Jersey Devils (17.1 a game), New York Rangers (16.3 a game), Colorado Avalanche (15.6 a game), Calgary Flames (15.6 a game), Philadelphia Flyers (15.6 a game).
Which NHL teams are toughest on defensemen?
Carolina Hurricanes (10.8 a game), New York Islanders (11.6 a game), Dallas Stars (12.0 a game), Boston Bruins (12.1 a game), Washington Capitals (12.1 a game).
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