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Adam Larsson vs Alexander Nikishin

Adam LarssonAdam LarssonKraken · DefencevsAlexander NikishinAlexander NikishinHurricanes · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adam Larsson projects to 1.64 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexander Nikishin's 1.50.

Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Nikishin had 33 in 81 games.

This week Larsson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Nikishin has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Larsson for 3.7 ESPN points to Nikishin's 1.7.

Alexander Nikishin has the better number in 27 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Larsson's biggest edges: Blocked shots 163, Ice-time share 35.1%, Ice time per game 21:22.

Nikishin's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 47.3%, Corsi 58.4%, Fenwick 56.9%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Adam Larsson

1.65

fantasy points per game

Alexander Nikishin

1.50

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Adam Larsson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLarssonNikishin
Goals (+2)0.170.27
Assists (+1)0.220.27
Power-play points (+0.5)0.000.06
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.130.15
Hits (+0.1)0.130.16
Blocks (+0.5)0.990.58

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head: Larsson vs Nikishin

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

LarssonNikishin
1Team record in 2 meetings1
2Points in those games0

Larsson 0G 2A, 0 SOG · Nikishin 0G 0A, 1 SOG

On the ice against each other (Larsson's side)

9:41 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Larsson's side

Shot attempts
5–14
26.3%
Expected goals
0.5–0.4
56.2%
Goals
2–0

Games against each other

Games between Adam Larsson and Alexander Nikishin
DateScoreLarssonNikishin
2026-03-02SEA 2–1 CAR0G 2A 0S0G 0A 1S
2026-01-10SEA 2–3 CAR0G 0A 0S0G 0A 0S

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

LarssonNikishin

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Adam Larsson

3games (2 left)

3.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to DLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

Alexander Nikishin

3games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Likely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.7 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge −12.8 win%Likely vs Dan Vladar (.906)

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FAQ

Should I start Adam Larsson or Alexander Nikishin in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adam Larsson projects to 1.64 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexander Nikishin's 1.50. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Nikishin had 33 in 81 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Adam Larsson or Alexander Nikishin?
On 2025-26 numbers, Alexander Nikishin leads in 27 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Larsson and Nikishin done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Larsson's team went 1–1. Larsson had 2 points (0 goals) and Nikishin had 0 (0 goals).

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →