Power Play Stacking: Nov 8th

On the Bruins side, they’ll have a tough time drawing calls as the Rangers have been very effective at limiting PK time. When on the penalty kill though, their high-danger chance against rate coupled with the poor HDSV% of Henrik Lundqvist help make BOS a dangerous option on a short slate. They may not get many pucks to the net – they’re middle of the pack in shot generation on the power play while the Rangers are middle of the pack at defending it – but rebounds in close will have a great chance to end up in the back of the net. Looking at stacking a winger (DeBrusk or Pastrnak) with the main shooting threat from the point (Torey Krug) would be the play if going to Boston.

Of the two options in this game, the Bruins are more appealing as their effectiveness at limiting shots and chances against is more sustainable and less random than penalties drawn/taken.

The Minnesota power play tonight will struggle against a team’s PK that’s been very successful at not allowing in-tight rebounds and HD shots, with the caveat being that Fredrik Andersen struggles incredibly on shots from the point. Both Minnesota units should see close to equal time tonight and both stay together at 5v5 which makes them attractive, but they wouldn’t be high on the list of teams to look at today (even on a three-game slate). Using Ryan Suter or any of the other D – which includes cheap Mike Reilly and Matt Dumba – would be key.

The Sharks will also be in tough against the Lightning’s power play who have generated a ton of shots and HD chances so far, while also drawing a decent amount of penalties. Although SJS are very effective at shutting down HD chances and Martin Jones has been good, they’re overmatched tonight.