Who to start · 2025-26
Adam Larsson vs Bobby McMann
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adam Larsson projects to 1.64 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.
Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; McMann had 46 in 78 games.
This week Larsson has 2 games left; McMann has 2 left. We project Larsson for 3.1 ESPN points to McMann's 3.1.
Bobby McMann has the better number in 24 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Larsson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 163, Hardest shot 98.4.
McMann's biggest edges: Top skating speed 24.3, Transition attempts /60 2.34, 20+ mph bursts 267.
- • 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, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Adam Larsson
1.64
fantasy points per game
Bobby McMann
1.54
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Adam Larsson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Larsson | McMann |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.99 | 0.16 |
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 McMann
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Larsson 0G 2A, 10 SOG · McMann 1G 0A, 12 SOG
Larsson blocked 0 of McMann's shots; McMann blocked 1 of Larsson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice against each other (Larsson's side)
11:07 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Larsson's side
- Shot attempts
- 8–11
- 42.1%
- Expected goals
- 0.3–0.6
- 33.2%
- Goals
- 2–0
On the ice together
119:57 at 5-on-5 over 19 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 118–122
- 49.2%
- Expected goals
- 4.0–5.1
- 43.8%
- Goals
- 6–3
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Larsson | McMann |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | SEA 5–2 TOR | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-10-18 | SEA 4–3 TOR | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-02-06 | SEA 1–3 TOR | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2024-10-31 | SEA 1–4 TOR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-11-30 | SEA 3–4 TOR | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 3S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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)
3.1proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 pts
Bobby McMann
3games (2 left)
3.1proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Adam Larsson or Bobby McMann 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 Bobby McMann's 1.54. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; McMann had 46 in 78 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 Bobby McMann?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 24 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 McMann done against each other?
- In 5 games against each other in our data, Larsson's team went 2–3. Larsson had 2 points (0 goals) and McMann had 1 (1 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 →