If you’re playing fantasy hockey for the first time-or just need a refresher-understanding the Yahoo Fantasy Hockey scoring settings is the key to building a competitive roster. Yahoo is one of the most popular platforms for fantasy hockey, and its default scoring categories shape how players earn value throughout the season.
In this guide, we’ll break down Yahoo’s Head-to-Head (H2H) scoring system, explain each stat category, and highlight the types of players you should target to win your weekly matchups.
Don’t forget to check out our consensus fantasy hockey rankings to see where the top players stack up.
Most Yahoo leagues use a Head-to-Head category format, where your team competes against another manager each week across a set number of stats. These are split into Skater Stats and Goalie Stats, and winning more categories than your opponent each week earns you the matchup.
Goals (G)
Every goal counts-whether even-strength, power play, or shorthanded. Elite snipers like Auston Matthews provide consistent value here.
Assists (A)
Both primary and secondary assists count. Top playmakers such as Connor McDavid or Mitch Marner thrive in this category.
Plus/Minus (+/-)
Measures whether a player is on the ice for more goals for than against at even strength. Two-way players like Ryan McDonagh often shine here.
Penalty Minutes (PIM)
In fantasy, penalties actually help. Physical players like Tom Wilson or Brady Tkachuk can pile up PIM while also contributing in other categories.
Power-Play Points (PPP)
Includes goals and assists while on the man advantage. Specialists like Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon dominate here.
Shots on Goal (SOG)
High-volume shooters add steady production. David Pastrnak and Zach Werenski remain elite options.
Hits (HIT)
Players who play a physical style rack up points here. Enforcers and power forwards carry extra value.
Blocks (BLK)
Defensemen such as Moritz Seider or Colton Parayko excel by getting in shooting lanes.
Wins (W)
Every win counts-regulation, overtime, or shootout. Reliable starters like Connor Hellebuyck rack up volume.
Goals Against Average (GAA)
Lower is better. Goalies on strong defensive teams often stand out here.
Save Percentage (SV%)
The best measure of efficiency. Elite netminders like Andrei Vasilevskiy deliver strong save rates.
Shutouts (SHO)
A rare but high-impact stat that can swing weekly matchups.
Knowing the categories is only half the battle. Drafting players who excel in them is what wins leagues.
Goal-Scorers: Leon Draisaitl, William Nylander
Playmakers: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon
Power-Play Specialists: Nikita Kucherov, Martin Necas
Two-Way Contributors: Kiefer Sherwood, Mathieu Olivier
Physical Players: Brady Tkachuk, Nikita Zadorov
Shot-Blocking Defensemen: Ian Cole, Jacob Trouba
Elite Goalies: Connor Hellebuyck, Andrei Vasilevskiy
Success in Yahoo Fantasy Hockey often comes from balance. Don’t overload on just goals or hits-make sure you’re competitive across the board. Focus on:
By building a well-rounded roster, you maximize your chances of winning each week, even if one or two players go cold.
Understanding the Yahoo Fantasy Hockey default scoring system is your roadmap to building a championship team. Draft players who thrive in multiple categories, keep an eye on waiver-wire gems, and always aim for balance. If you do, you’ll give yourself the best chance to lift your fantasy hockey trophy this season.
Start your draft prep now with our consensus fantasy hockey rankings.
Kelly Kirby
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@thewonkypenguin
Kelly’s fantasy sports journey began in 2002, when she drafted Adam Dunn, accidentally discovered the joy of three-true-outcomes, and promptly won her very first league. Even with a geographically confusing set of allegiances (Cubs, Vikings, Timberwolves, and Oilers), Kelly has built a reputation for blending data analysis with a sharp eye for storytelling. Today, she works as a Content and Data Analyst at FantasyPros, where she turns stats into strategies and numbers into narratives that help fantasy managers win leagues and keep things fun along the way.
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