| Team | PK% | Score | Shots | PP Goals | PP Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | 79.79 | 2.49 | 29.23 | 0.54 | 2.69 |
| New Jersey | 81.82 | 2.53 | 25.28 | 0.50 | 2.75 |
| Los Angeles | 82.52 | 2.58 | 24.76 | 0.55 | 3.12 |
| Dallas | 84.62 | 2.59 | 26.75 | 0.44 | 2.84 |
| Washington | 84.16 | 2.63 | 27.25 | 0.50 | 3.16 |
| Minnesota | 69.41 | 2.74 | 28.47 | 0.76 | 2.50 |
| Toronto | 83.04 | 2.74 | 29.21 | 0.56 | 3.29 |
| Carolina | 85.58 | 2.81 | 25.25 | 0.47 | 3.25 |
| Utah | 79.13 | 2.84 | 28.19 | 0.75 | 3.59 |
| Edmonton | 74.36 | 2.85 | 26.27 | 0.61 | 2.36 |
| Tampa Bay | 79.76 | 2.87 | 27.83 | 0.57 | 2.80 |
| Ottawa | 77.17 | 2.88 | 27.70 | 0.64 | 2.79 |
| Vegas | 77.94 | 2.88 | 28.03 | 0.45 | 2.06 |
| NY Rangers | 88.00 | 2.94 | 31.94 | 0.38 | 3.13 |
| League Average | 79.23 | 3.06 | 28.51 | 0.60 | 2.90 |
| St. Louis | 76.67 | 3.06 | 28.86 | 0.60 | 2.57 |
| Boston | 77.59 | 3.09 | 27.20 | 0.74 | 3.31 |
| Seattle | 80.25 | 3.09 | 28.63 | 0.46 | 2.31 |
| Nashville | 87.25 | 3.09 | 29.50 | 0.38 | 3.00 |
| Anaheim | 72.73 | 3.10 | 32.58 | 0.77 | 2.84 |
| Calgary | 72.55 | 3.12 | 29.53 | 0.82 | 3.00 |
| Florida | 80.61 | 3.12 | 26.88 | 0.56 | 2.88 |
| NY Islanders | 64.29 | 3.12 | 28.53 | 0.74 | 2.06 |
| Vancouver | 81.19 | 3.15 | 28.09 | 0.58 | 3.06 |
| Chicago | 85.15 | 3.18 | 29.56 | 0.44 | 2.97 |
| Detroit | 68.13 | 3.24 | 30.36 | 0.88 | 2.76 |
| Colorado | 77.66 | 3.37 | 27.06 | 0.60 | 2.69 |
| Buffalo | 76.99 | 3.50 | 29.03 | 0.76 | 3.32 |
| Montreal | 82.35 | 3.58 | 29.33 | 0.64 | 3.61 |
| San Jose | 78.99 | 3.58 | 32.69 | 0.69 | 3.31 |
| Columbus | 73.53 | 3.62 | 29.06 | 0.79 | 3.00 |
| Philadelphia | 80.21 | 3.62 | 27.47 | 0.56 | 2.82 |
| Pittsburgh | 82.35 | 3.71 | 31.71 | 0.51 | 2.91 |
NHL Defensive Team Rankings
They say defense wins championships -- that might be true, but defense also wins hockey bets. Knowing the NHL defensive stats better than your bookie gives you a leg up in your hockey wagers each day, whether you're betting on the moneyline, puck line, or totals. At Odds Shark, we rank the best defensive teams in the NHL in several important handicapping categories.
First, goals allowed is the big one. Your first click here will rank the teams that give up the fewest goals per game -- typically, these teams have better chances to win each night. We also rate which teams give up the fewest shots on goal per game, as fewer shots should equal fewer goals against.
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