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October 28 Fantasy Hockey Goalie Matchups: Danil Tarasov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Connor Hellebuyck, and More

Shot attempt vs goal rankings for every team in action on Monday.

Daniel Hepner Oct 28th 9:24 AM EDT.

Oct 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) shoots the puck around the boards against the Toronto Maple Leafs  during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Oct 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) shoots the puck around the boards against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The hockey goalie is the only position that rivals quarterback as maybe the most important in sports. Pitchers used to have an argument, but the importance of starters has dropped with analytics and the rise of the bullpen.

Goalies can be lowered or elevated by the team around them, but going hot or cold can change the fortune of a game or playoff series. On an individual day during the season, the opponent means as much for fantasy value as the skill of the player in question.

To find the best goalie matchups, I used every team’s ranking in shots per game and goals scored per game (according to NHL.com). The best matchups were the teams who ranked high in shots but low in goals per game; these teams theoretically offer the most save opportunities with the lowest chance of scoring.

Teams are ranked from best matchup to worst matchup: A positive number means the team ranks higher in shots than goals, and a negative differential means the team scores more goals on fewer shots.

The two goalies who have played for each team are both listed; always check starters before game time to ensure you play a guy who is actually in the lineup that day.

1. Daniil Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins, Columbus Blue Jackets

Opponent: Edmonton Oilers (+27)

  • Shots/Game: 34.6 (3rd)
  • Goals/Game: 2.33 (30th)

2. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson, Tampa Bay Lightning

Opponent Nashville Predators (+26)

  • Shots/Game: 35.8 (1st)
  • Goals/Game: 2.63 (27th)

3. Connor Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets

Opponent: Toronto Maple Leafs (+15)

  • Shots/Game: 31.7 (8th)
  • Goals/Game: 2.89 (23rd)

4. Kevin Lankinen and Arturs Silovs, Vancouver Canucks

Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes (+13)

  • Shots/Game: 35.0 (2nd)
  • Goals/Game: 3.29 (15th)

5. Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev, Colorado Avalanche

Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks (+10)

  • Shots/Game: 28.3 (19th)
  • Goas/Game: 2.44 (29th)

6. Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka, Utah Hockey Club

Opponent: San Jose Sharks (+2)

  • Shots/Game: 26.2 (30th)
  • Goals/Game: 2.00 (32nd)

7. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi, Buffalo Sabres

Opponent: Florida Panthers (+1)

  • Shots/Game: 29.9 (13th)
  • Goals/Game: 3.30 (14th)

T-8. Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek, San Jose Sharks

Opponent: Utah Hockey Club (-3)

  • Shots/Game: 27.1 (29th)
  • Goals/Game: 2.78 (26th)

T-8. Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov, Carolina Hurricanes

Opponent: Vancouver Canucks (-3)

  • Shots/Game: 29.4 (15th)
  • Goals/Game: 3.43 (12th)

T-8. Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, Toronto Maple Leafs

Opponent: Winnipeg Jets (-3)

  • Shots/Game: 32.3 (5th)
  • Goals/Game: 4.50 (2nd)

11. Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom, Chicago Blackhawks

Opponent: Colorado Avalanche (-4)

  • Shots/Game: 30.9 (10th)
  • Goals/Game: 3.78 (6th)

12. Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight, Florida Panthers

Opponent: Buffalo Sabres (-8)

  • Shots/Game: 28.0 (21st)
  • Goals/Game: 3.33 (13th)

13. Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, Edmonton Oilers

Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets (-9)

  • Shots/Game: 29.9 (14th)
  • Goals/Game: 3.86 (5th)

14. Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov, Vegas Golden Knights

Opponent: Calgary Flames (-13)

  • Shots/Game: 27.8 (24th)
  • Goals/Game: 3.50 (11th)

15. Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf, Calgary Flames

Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights (-16)

  • Shots/Game: 28.7 (17th)
  • Goals/Game: 4.67 (1st)

16. Juuse Saros and Scott Wedgewood, Nashville Predators

Opponent: Tampa Bay Lightning (-19)

  • Shots/Game: 27.8 (23rd)
  • Goals/Game: 3.88 (4th)
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