November 11 Fantasy Hockey Goalie Matchup Rankings: Justus Annunen, Jake Oettinger, Samuel Ersson and More

It can be hard to understand the true difference between team performance when looking at per-game stats. Two of our teams in action today present a good example: Nashville and Colorado have both averaged 31.1 shots per game in their 15 games (466 shots).

The Avalanche have scored a full goal per game more than the Predators, though. One goal might not seem like much, but that means 15 more goals through these 15 games. Over the full season, that would be 82 more goals for Colorado; 82 less goals last season would have moved the Avs from first place to 27th in total goals.

That’s why team rankings can mean more than the actual stats sometimes. It’s hard to know what the top/average/bottom numbers are for something like goals per game, but it’s easy to understand the difference between first place and 27th place in the league.

Let’s go through Monday’s goalie matchups by the measure of opponent shots per game and goals per game rankings. Those stats are compared to give each team a matchup rating; a positive number means the team shoots more and scores less goals, creating more quality save opportunities.

I listed every healthy goalie who has started a game for each team, so always check starters before game time to ensure you have the right guy in your lineup. All stats are from NHL.com.

1. Justus Annunen, Alexandar Georgiev, and Kaapo Kahkonen, Colorado Avalanche

Opponent: Nashville Predators (+21)

• Shots per Game: 31.1 (T-7th)
• Goals per Game: 2.47 (T-28th)

2. Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith, Dallas Stars

Opponent: Pittsburgh Penguins (+15)

• Shots per Game: 32.1 (3rd)
• Goals per Game: 2.88 (18th)

3. Samuel Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, Aleksei Kolosov, Philadelphia Flyers

Opponent: San Jose Sharks (+6)

• Shots per Game: 27.2 (25th)
• Goals per Game: 2.31 (31st)

4. Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov, Vegas Golden Knights

Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes (+3)

• Shots per Game: 34.1 (1st)
• Goals per Game: 4.15 (4th)

5. Juuse Saros and Scott Wedgewood, Nashville Predators

Opponent: Colorado Avalanche (+2)

• Shots per Game: 31.1 (T-7th)
• Goals per Game: 3.47 (9th)

6. Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich, Los Angeles Kings

Opponent: Calgary Flames (+1)

• Shots per Game: 28.7 (19th)
• Goals per Game: 2.80 (20th)

7. Joel Blomqvist, Alex Nedeljkovic, and Tristan Jarry, Pittsburgh Penguins

Opponent: Dallas Stars (0)

• Shots per Game: 29.4 (17th)
• Goals per Game: 2.92 (17th)

T-8. Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf, Calgary Flames

Opponent: Los Angeles Kings (-4)

• Shots per Game: 29.6 (16th)
• Goals per Game: 3.38 (12th)

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

Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers (-4)

• Shots per Game: 26.1 (T-28th)
• Goals per Game: 2.53 (T-24th)

10. Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau, Montreal Canadiens

Opponent: Buffalo Sabres (-7)

• Shots per Game: 28.1 (20th)
• Goals per Game: 3.27 (13th)

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

Opponent: Montreal Canadiens (-9)

• Shots per Game: 24.6 (32nd)
• Goals per Game: 2.60 (23rd)

12. Pyotr Kochetkov and Spencer Martin, Carolina Hurricanes

Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights (-13)

• Shots per Game: 29.7 (15th)
• Goals per Game: 4.36 (2nd)