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Adam Larsson vs Nikita Kucherov

Adam LarssonAdam LarssonKraken · DefencevsNikita KucherovNikita KucherovLightning · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nikita Kucherov projects to 3.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64.

Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Kucherov had 130 in 77 games.

This week Larsson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Kucherov has 1 left. We project Larsson for 3.7 ESPN points to Kucherov's 2.5.

Nikita Kucherov has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Larsson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Hits 110, Blocked shots 163.

Kucherov's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.7%, Corsi 56.2%, High-danger chances 56.9%.

  • • 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, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Adam Larsson

1.64

fantasy points per game

Nikita Kucherov

3.01

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nikita Kucherov has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLarssonKucherov
Goals (+2)0.161.20
Assists (+1)0.211.05
Power-play points (+0.5)0.000.23
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.130.29
Hits (+0.1)0.160.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.990.21

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 Nikita Kucherov 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.

LarssonKucherov

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)

Nikita Kucherov

2games (1 left)

2.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to RWLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH2.5 pts
    Schedule edge +13.4 win%vs Charlie Lindgren (.879)

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FAQ

Should I start Adam Larsson or Nikita Kucherov in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nikita Kucherov projects to 3.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Kucherov had 130 in 77 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 Nikita Kucherov?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nikita Kucherov leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →