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Adrian Kempe vs Brandt Clarke

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Adrian Kempe projects to 2.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brandt Clarke's 1.97.

Kempe had 73 points in 81 games; Clarke had 40 in 82 games.

This week Kempe has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Clarke has 1 left. We project Kempe for 1.6 ESPN points to Clarke's 1.6.

Adrian Kempe has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Kempe's biggest edges: Hardest shot 95.3, 20+ mph bursts 224, Hits 127.

Clarke's biggest edges: High-danger chances 53.1%, Faceoffs won 0, Expected goals 53.7%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Adrian Kempe

2.01

fantasy points per game

Brandt Clarke

1.97

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Adrian Kempe has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromKempeClarke
Goals (+2)0.830.18
Assists (+1)0.430.37
Power-play points (+0.5)0.070.07
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.280.19
Hits (+0.1)0.160.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.231.12

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 Clarke

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

KempeClarke
0Shots blocked by the other2

Kempe blocked 0 of Clarke's shots; Clarke blocked 2 of Kempe's.

9Goals set up by the other8

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

540:49 at 5-on-5 over 86 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
647–515
55.7%
Expected goals
24.2–21.4
53.0%
Goals
32–22

Every stat, side by side

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

KempeClarke

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.

Adrian Kempe

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ COL
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to RW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.6 pts
    Opp allows 7th-fewest FP to RW

Brandt Clarke

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ COL
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.6 pts
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Adrian Kempe or Brandt Clarke 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 Brandt Clarke's 1.97. Kempe had 73 points in 81 games; Clarke had 40 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 Brandt Clarke?
On 2025-26 numbers, Adrian Kempe leads in 19 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 →