Fantasy Hockey success is a combination of various factors. In competitive leagues, every detail matters. Every advantage helps. Every piece of information that your opponents don\u2019t have that you do is valuable. Knowing the\u00a0 schedule is an extremely important part of what you\u2019re trying to do \u2013 win your fantasy hockey leagues. Here is an in-depth look at the 2021-2022 NHL schedule.<\/p>\n
Like previous seasons, the NHL season will continue to see the heaviest slate of games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Assuming each team plays a full 82-game unchanged schedule, there will be 1,312 games played this season. Tuesdays will see 245 games (18.67% of the schedule), Thursdays will have 253 games (19.28%), and Saturdays will feature 278 games (21.29%). On the flip side, the lighter game days are Mondays (113 games \u2013 8.61%), Wednesdays (126 games \u2013 9.60%), Fridays (145 games \u2013 11.05%), and Sundays (152 games \u2013 11.59%).<\/p>\n
In detailed fantasy leagues, maximizing your man-games using the schedule to your advantage could be the difference between winning and losing. You don’t want to be in a position where you have to bench a good player on heavy nights because your team wasn\u2019t constructed properly. Consider letting the schedule help you decide between players later in the draft.<\/p>\n
Based on the day-of-the-week breakdown, the best players to target are from the teams that play the most times on off-nights. If you have a decision between Mika Zibanejad<\/a> and Brayden Point<\/a>, Zibanejad would be the way to go.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to stream players throughout the season. If your league allows for multiple weekly moves, utilize them to your advantage and maximize your games. Always look ahead to see which teams are playing each other and pick up players accordingly. The makeup of your roster will determine how you fill the gaps on off-nights. The monthly breakdown of each team’s schedule can also help you in the draft. Here are some notes to keep in mind:<\/p>\n Back-to-backs are important to be aware of when it comes to your goalie selection. The 70-game starter era is a thing of the past. Back-up goalies matter, and almost always play one of the back-to-backs for their team. Check out these interesting notes from the schedule.<\/p>\n Looking for more information on the schedule? Contact the Fantasy Hockey Bros on Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Main Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Embed from Getty Images<\/a>2021-22 NHL Schedule b<\/strong>y Month<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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