2025-26 NHL Fantasy Hockey Win Projections: Goalies and Team Totals Analysis
NHL.com has released its projected win totals for all 32 teams and their goalies for the 2025-26 fantasy hockey season. These projections are based on various factors such as past performance, team situations, anticipated start volume, injury history, and more. The win totals provided are safe estimates and should be used as a reference for fantasy league decision-making, especially in wins-only formats.
The order of the projected win totals may differ from NHL.com's fantasy rankings as they focus on peripheral categories like goals-against average and save percentage. Injuries could impact a player's ability to meet their win projection. The win projections are a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen, Chris Meaney, and Troy Perlowitz.
Some of the top projected goalies for the season include Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets with 39 wins, Jake Oettinger from the Dallas Stars with 37 wins, and Sergei Bobrovsky from the Florida Panthers also with 37 wins. The projections cover a wide range of goalies from different teams, each with their estimated win totals for the season.
Team win projections have been calculated by combining the individual goalie win projections for each team. These projections add up to the total number of games in the NHL season (1,312). The projections do not consider overtime and shootout losses, which could affect the final standings. Teams like the Florida Panthers are projected to have 49 wins, an increase of 2 from the previous season, while others like the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to have 48 wins, a decrease of 4 from last season.
In conclusion, NHL.com's win projections provide valuable insights for fantasy hockey enthusiasts looking to make informed decisions for the upcoming season. The collaborative effort of experts in determining these projections ensures a comprehensive overview of the potential outcomes for each goalie and team in the league.