Who to start · 2025-26
Akira Schmid vs Arturs Silovs
In 2025-26, Akira Schmid posted a .892 save percentage to Arturs Silovs's .888.
Against our expected-goals model, Schmid saved −6.9 goals and Silovs −6.1.
This week Schmid has 1 game left; Silovs has 1 left.
Arturs Silovs has the better number in 6 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Schmid's biggest edges: Goals-against average 2.59, Goals against 85, Save % .892.
Silovs's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.49, Saves 906, Games started 38.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .875 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, 1.000 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Akira Schmid
1.17
fantasy points per game
Arturs Silovs
1.50
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Arturs Silovs has the edge.
| Points per game from | Schmid | Silovs |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.76 | 2.08 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.19 | -5.53 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.24 | 4.59 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.18 | 0.21 |
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: Schmid vs Silovs
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Schmid | Silovs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | VGK 6–2 PIT | 0/0 SV | 11/16 SV |
| 2026-03-01 | VGK 0–5 PIT | 0/0 SV | 22/22 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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.
Akira Schmid
3games (1 left)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
- Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
- Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA
Arturs Silovs
2games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ PHI
- Sat, Oct 3 vs MTL
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FAQ
- Should I start Akira Schmid or Arturs Silovs?
- In 2025-26, Akira Schmid posted a .892 save percentage to Arturs Silovs's .888. Against our expected-goals model, Schmid saved −6.9 goals and Silovs −6.1. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Akira Schmid or Arturs Silovs?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Arturs Silovs leads in 6 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Schmid and Silovs done against each other?
- In 2 games against each other in our data, Schmid's team went 1–1.
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 →