NHL Defense vs Position

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How much of each stat every team allows to a given position per game, ranked from the softest matchup (rank 1, allows the most) to the toughest — a quick read on which opponents inflate or suppress a prop.

Stats updated: Jun 15, 2026 — nightly box scores, not live.

Rank 1 = allows the most (softest)

1
Toronto Maple Leafs
517 games
2.2 SOG
A
2
Nashville Predators
489 games
2.2 SOG
A
3
San Jose Sharks
472 games
2.2 SOG
A
4
Chicago Blackhawks
451 games
2.1 SOG
A
5
Boston Bruins
551 games
2.1 SOG
A
6
Montreal Canadiens
610 games
2.0 SOG
A
7
Minnesota Wild
568 games
2.0 SOG
A
8
Vancouver Canucks
476 games
2.0 SOG
B
9
Columbus Blue Jackets
489 games
2.0 SOG
B
10
Seattle Kraken
483 games
2.0 SOG
B
11
Calgary Flames
504 games
2.0 SOG
B
12
Buffalo Sabres
571 games
1.9 SOG
B
13
Washington Capitals
517 games
1.9 SOG
B
14
Los Angeles Kings
531 games
1.9 SOG
C
15
New York Islanders
480 games
1.9 SOG
C
16
Detroit Red Wings
469 games
1.9 SOG
C
17
Winnipeg Jets
459 games
1.9 SOG
C
18
New York Rangers
529 games
1.9 SOG
C
19
Pittsburgh Penguins
522 games
1.9 SOG
C
20
Anaheim Ducks
561 games
1.8 SOG
C
21
Colorado Avalanche
560 games
1.8 SOG
D
22
Edmonton Oilers
492 games
1.8 SOG
D
23
Dallas Stars
554 games
1.8 SOG
D
24
St. Louis Blues
494 games
1.8 SOG
D
25
Vegas Golden Knights
619 games
1.8 SOG
D
26
Philadelphia Flyers
542 games
1.8 SOG
D
27
Utah Mammoth
538 games
1.8 SOG
F
28
Florida Panthers
475 games
1.7 SOG
F
29
New Jersey Devils
483 games
1.7 SOG
F
30
Tampa Bay Lightning
520 games
1.7 SOG
F
31
Carolina Hurricanes
597 games
1.7 SOG
F
32
Ottawa Senators
506 games
1.6 SOG
F

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Descriptive research from public game logs — team-allowed averages describe past games and are not predictions, picks, or betting advice.