Who to start · 2025-26
Adam Larsson vs Filip Hronek
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Filip Hronek projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64.
Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Hronek had 49 in 82 games.
This week Larsson has 2 games left; Hronek has 2 left. We project Hronek for 3.5 ESPN points to Larsson's 3.3.
Filip Hronek has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Larsson's biggest edges: Plus/minus 0, Blocked shots 163, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.043.
Hronek's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 −0.09, Offensive-zone time 41.5%, Power-play share 43.0%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 1 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Adam Larsson
1.64
fantasy points per game
Filip Hronek
2.03
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Filip Hronek has the edge.
| Points per game from | Larsson | Hronek |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.21 | 0.68 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.99 | 0.71 |
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 Hronek
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Larsson 2G 1A, 13 SOG · Hronek 0G 4A, 16 SOG
Larsson blocked 2 of Hronek's shots; Hronek blocked 0 of Larsson's.
On the ice against each other (Larsson's side)
27:41 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26, from Larsson's side
- Shot attempts
- 21–32
- 39.6%
- Expected goals
- 1.0–1.4
- 40.6%
- Goals
- 1–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Larsson | Hronek |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | SEA 5–2 VAN | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2026-02-28 | SEA 5–1 VAN | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-01-02 | SEA 4–3 VAN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2025-12-29 | SEA 2–3 VAN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-04-02 | SEA 5–0 VAN | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-01 | SEA 6–3 VAN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-02-22 | SEA 5–2 VAN | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-11-24 | SEA 1–5 VAN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2023-11-18 | SEA 4–3 VAN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2023-02-18 | SEA 4–2 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-03-19 | SEA 4–2 DET | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2021-12-01 | SEA 3–4 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
Latest 12 of 13 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
Filip Hronek
4games (2 left)
3.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.8 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.8 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Adam Larsson or Filip Hronek in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Filip Hronek projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Hronek had 49 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 Filip Hronek?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Filip Hronek leads in 22 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 Hronek done against each other?
- In 13 games against each other in our data, Larsson's team went 9–4. Larsson had 3 points (2 goals) and Hronek had 4 (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 →