Who to start · 2025-26
Adrian Kempe vs Alex Laferriere
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adrian Kempe projects to 2.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alex Laferriere's 1.79.
Kempe had 73 points in 81 games; Laferriere had 44 in 82 games.
This week Kempe has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Laferriere has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Kempe for 1.6 ESPN points to Laferriere's 1.3.
Adrian Kempe has the better number in 22 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Kempe's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 66.6%, Penalty minutes 58, Goals above expected +4.5.
Laferriere's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.28, High-danger chances 54.1%, Scoring chances 54.5%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Adrian Kempe
2.01
fantasy points per game
Alex Laferriere
1.79
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Adrian Kempe has the edge.
| Points per game from | Kempe | Laferriere |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.83 | 0.48 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.32 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.31 |
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: Kempe vs Laferriere
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Kempe blocked 1 of Laferriere's shots; Laferriere blocked 1 of Kempe's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
358:30 at 5-on-5 over 40 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 396–328
- 54.7%
- Expected goals
- 14.5–15.1
- 49.0%
- Goals
- 18–12
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.
Adrian Kempe
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 @ COLOpp allows 10th-most FP to RWLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.6 ptsOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −3.2 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
Alex Laferriere
2games (1 left)
1.3proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 @ COLOpp allows 10th-most FP to RWLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.3 ptsOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −3.2 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
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FAQ
- Should I start Adrian Kempe or Alex Laferriere in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adrian Kempe projects to 2.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alex Laferriere's 1.79. Kempe had 73 points in 81 games; Laferriere had 44 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, Adrian Kempe or Alex Laferriere?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Adrian Kempe leads in 22 of 36 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 →