Who to start · 2025-26
Adam Larsson vs Rasmus Andersson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Rasmus Andersson projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64.
Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.
This week Larsson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Andersson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Larsson for 3.7 ESPN points to Andersson's 2.0.
Rasmus Andersson has the better number in 28 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Larsson's biggest edges: Hits 110, Ascension score 45, On-ice PDO 999.
Andersson's biggest edges: High-danger chances 51.9%, Offensive-zone time 42.5%, Power-play share 47.3%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Adam Larsson
1.64
fantasy points per game
Rasmus Andersson
1.88
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Rasmus Andersson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Larsson | Andersson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.16 | 0.37 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.99 | 0.85 |
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 Andersson
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 3G 10A, 47 SOG · Andersson 4G 17A, 93 SOG
Larsson blocked 5 of Andersson's shots; Andersson blocked 4 of Larsson's.
On the ice against each other (Larsson's side)
45:14 at 5-on-5 over 5 games, 2025-26, from Larsson's side
- Shot attempts
- 41–44
- 48.2%
- Expected goals
- 2.0–1.4
- 59.1%
- Goals
- 1–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Larsson | Andersson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | SEA 1–4 VGK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2026-04-09 | SEA 4–3 VGK | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2026-01-31 | SEA 3–2 VGK | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2026-01-05 | SEA 5–1 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-12-18 | SEA 2–4 CGY | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 3A 3S |
| 2025-03-25 | SEA 3–4 CGY | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2025-02-08 | SEA 3–2 CGY | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-02-02 | SEA 2–3 CGY | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2024-10-19 | SEA 2–1 CGY | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-03-04 | SEA 4–2 CGY | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2023-12-27 | SEA 2–1 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2023-11-20 | SEA 3–4 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 2A 6S |
Latest 12 of 39 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)
3.7proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 ptsOpp allows 13th-most FP to DLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 ptsOpp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
Rasmus Andersson
3games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 11th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.0 ptsOpp allows 5th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
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FAQ
- Should I start Adam Larsson or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Rasmus Andersson projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Adam Larsson's 1.64. Larsson had 25 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 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 Rasmus Andersson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Rasmus Andersson leads in 28 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 Andersson done against each other?
- In 39 games against each other in our data, Larsson's team went 17–22. Larsson had 13 points (3 goals) and Andersson had 21 (4 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 →