Optimizer
See the optimized deployment, compare it to another lineup, and review why each unit scored the way it did.
Optimizer Controls
The optimized lineup is shown first in a true hockey lineup format, with the comparison lineup and scoring breakdown placed underneath it.
Total Lineup Score
465.96
Comparison Delta
+56.11
Roster Shape
12F + 6D + 2G
Primary Action
Optimize Lineup
What The Four Lines Are Looking For
Line 1
Top-end creation and true first-line threat
The model wants its best offensive driver, top-six finish talent, and the trio profile most capable of carrying prime scoring usage.
Line 2
Reliable scoring pressure without losing structure
This unit should still create offense consistently, but with a steadier support profile rather than purely headline talent.
Line 3
Balanced support and defensively responsible checking
The third line is looking for useful support play, responsible defensive detail, and checking-line reliability rather than being treated like a leftover scoring bucket.
Line 4
Defensive usage and harder minutes
The model leans toward tougher deployment fit here, rewarding stability, defensive profile, and matchup utility over raw scoring ceiling.
Optimized Lineup
Lineup Score
465.96
Forward Lines
Line 1
LW
Pavel DorofeyevC
Jack EichelRW
Mark StoneUnit Score
69.56
Line 2
LW
Tomas HertlC
Brett HowdenRW
Mitch MarnerUnit Score
58.51
Line 3
LW
Reilly SmithC
Colton SissonsRW
Ivan BarbashevUnit Score
45.65
Line 4
LW
Cole SmithC
Nic DowdRW
Keegan KolesarUnit Score
39.23
Defense Pairs
Pair 1
Unit Score
65.78
Pair 2
Unit Score
54.11
Pair 3
Unit Score
53.32
Goalies
Starter
Carter Hart
Goalie Score
80.38
Backup
Akira Schmid
Goalie Score
77.50
Scratches
Comparison Builder
This section is laid out like a lineup builder instead of a generic form. Build the comparison deployment first, then use the score gap and lineup board underneath to measure the difference.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Pair 1
Pair 2
Pair 3
Goalies
Scratches
Comparison Score
409.85
Optimized Score
465.96
Gap
+56.11
Comparison Lineup
Comparison
409.85
Forward Lines
Line 1
LW
Ivan BarbashevC
Jack EichelRW
Mark StoneScore
66.43
Line 2
LW
Mitch MarnerC
Tomas HertlRW
Pavel DorofeyevScore
68.52
Line 3
LW
Reilly SmithC
Brett HowdenRW
Colton SissonsScore
35.49
Line 4
LW
Brandon SaadC
Nic DowdRW
Cole SmithScore
32.12
Defense Pairs
Pair 1
Score
65.78
Pair 2
Score
53.32
Pair 3
Score
54.11
Goalies
Starter
Adin Hill
Goalie Score
22.50
Backup
Carter Hart
Goalie Score
80.38
Scratches
Line Discourse And Readout
The optimized lineup discourse comes first in paired rows so the unit logic is easy to scan, and the comparison readout follows underneath in the same panel.
Line 1
Line Score
69.56
Role Fit
69.55
Chemistry
67.47
Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev, Jack Eichel do not have a direct trio sample in the stats set, so the model leans on their individual value, support usage, and role-fit profile. That still produced a 67.5 chemistry proxy for this deployment slot.
Line 2
Line Score
58.51
Role Fit
59.16
Chemistry
58.30
Tomas Hertl, Mitch Marner, Brett Howden do not have a direct trio sample in the stats set, so the model leans on their individual value, support usage, and role-fit profile. That still produced a 58.3 chemistry proxy for this deployment slot.
Line 3
Line Score
45.65
Role Fit
45.99
Chemistry
44.71
Reilly Smith, Ivan Barbashev, Colton Sissons do not have a direct trio sample in the stats set, so the model leans on their individual value, support usage, and role-fit profile. That still produced a 44.7 chemistry proxy for this deployment slot.
Line 4
Line Score
39.23
Role Fit
41.48
Chemistry
35.52
Cole Smith, Keegan Kolesar, Nic Dowd do not have a direct trio sample in the stats set, so the model leans on their individual value, support usage, and role-fit profile. That still produced a 35.5 chemistry proxy for this deployment slot.
Pair 1
Pair Score
65.78
Pair Chemistry
79.92
Direct Pair Stats
Shea Theodore - Brayden McNabb
52 GP • 56.0% xG • 34.26 xGF • 26.61 xGA
Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb carry 56.0% xG share across 52 tracked games in the stats set, which keeps them above more speculative swaps unless the gain is material.
Pair 2
Pair Score
54.11
Pair Chemistry
68.03
Direct Pair Stats
Jeremy Lauzon - Kaedan Korczak
58 GP • 55.0% xG • 13.71 xGF • 11.09 xGA
Jeremy Lauzon and Kaedan Korczak carry 55.0% xG share across 58 tracked games in the stats set, which keeps them above more speculative swaps unless the gain is material.
Pair 3
Pair Score
53.32
Pair Chemistry
59.54
Direct Pair Stats
Noah Hanifin - Rasmus Andersson
29 GP • 53.0% xG • 15.03 xGF • 13.30 xGA
Noah Hanifin and Rasmus Andersson carry 53.0% xG share across 29 tracked games in the stats set, which keeps them above more speculative swaps unless the gain is material.
Goalies
Goalie Score
79.80
Carter Hart grades as the top starter based on GSAx, rate performance, and workload, while Akira Schmid lands as the clear backup runner-up from the same three-goalie pool.
Comparison Readout
Score Difference
+56.11
Positive means the optimizer prefers its lineup over the comparison deployment.
Scratches
Scratch slots stay separate from the main lineup board so the deployment sheet stays clean.
Structure Note
The comparison builder is intentionally kept in lineup format so future locking, removals, and reruns can slot into the same visual structure without redesigning the optimizer page.
