Who to start · 2025-26
Adam Larsson vs Ben Chiarot
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adam Larsson projects to 1.64 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ben Chiarot's 1.54.
Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Chiarot had 15 in 82 games.
This week Larsson has 2 games left; Chiarot has 1 left. We project Larsson for 3.3 ESPN points to Chiarot's 1.6.
Adam Larsson has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Larsson's biggest edges: Luck Meter +38, Hardest shot 98.4, Plus/minus 0.
Chiarot's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 0.77, Penalty minutes 75, Offensive-zone time 39.6%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Adam Larsson
1.64
fantasy points per game
Ben Chiarot
1.54
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Adam Larsson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Larsson | Chiarot |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.21 | 0.11 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.99 | 0.98 |
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 Chiarot
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Larsson 1G 1A, 29 SOG · Chiarot 3G 3A, 35 SOG
Larsson blocked 2 of Chiarot's shots; Chiarot blocked 1 of Larsson's.
On the ice against each other (Larsson's side)
13:18 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Larsson's side
- Shot attempts
- 12–11
- 52.2%
- Expected goals
- 0.5–0.4
- 60.3%
- Goals
- 1–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Larsson | Chiarot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | SEA 3–4 DET | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-11-18 | SEA 2–4 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-02-04 | SEA 4–5 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-01-12 | SEA 2–6 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-02-19 | SEA 3–4 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2023-10-24 | SEA 5–4 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-03-02 | SEA 5–4 DET | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2023-02-18 | SEA 4–2 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-03-12 | SEA 4–3 MTL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2021-10-26 | SEA 5–1 MTL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2021-04-21 | EDM 3–4 MTL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-04-19 | EDM 4–1 MTL | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
Latest 12 of 23 meetings.
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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)
3.3proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.6 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.6 pts
Ben Chiarot
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs NYRSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.6 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Adam Larsson or Ben Chiarot 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 Ben Chiarot's 1.54. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Chiarot had 15 in 82 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 Ben Chiarot?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Adam Larsson leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Larsson and Chiarot done against each other?
- In 23 games against each other in our data, Larsson's team went 11–12. Larsson had 2 points (1 goals) and Chiarot had 6 (3 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 →