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Adam Larsson vs Chandler Stephenson

Adam LarssonAdam LarssonKraken · DefencevsChandler StephensonChandler StephensonKraken · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adam Larsson projects to 1.64 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.

Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Stephenson had 49 in 80 games.

This week Larsson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Stephenson has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Larsson for 3.7 ESPN points to Stephenson's 3.0.

They split the 34 stats both are ranked on 17–17.

Larsson's biggest edges: Hits 110, Plus/minus 0, Penalty minutes 42.

Stephenson's biggest edges: Power-play share 65.5%, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.23, Top skating speed 23.3.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Adam Larsson

1.64

fantasy points per game

Chandler Stephenson

1.47

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Adam Larsson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLarssonStephenson
Goals (+2)0.160.50
Assists (+1)0.210.39
Power-play points (+0.5)0.000.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.130.12
Hits (+0.1)0.160.02
Blocks (+0.5)0.990.33

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

Adam Larsson and Chandler Stephenson have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

LarssonStephenson

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)

Chandler Stephenson

3games (2 left)

3.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

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FAQ

Should I start Adam Larsson or Chandler Stephenson 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 Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Stephenson had 49 in 80 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 Chandler Stephenson?
On 2025-26 numbers they split 17–17 across 34 stats where both qualify.

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 →