Who to start · 2025-26
Alex Laferriere vs Brandt Clarke
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brandt Clarke projects to 1.97 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alex Laferriere's 1.79.
Laferriere had 44 points in 82 games; Clarke had 40 in 82 games.
This week Laferriere has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Clarke has 1 left. We project Clarke for 1.6 ESPN points to Laferriere's 1.3.
Brandt Clarke has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Laferriere's biggest edges: Hits 255, 20+ mph bursts 182, Top skating speed 23.4.
Clarke's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 67.4%, Offensive-zone time 45.5%, Penalty minutes 63.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Alex Laferriere
1.79
fantasy points per game
Brandt Clarke
1.97
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Brandt Clarke has the edge.
| Points per game from | Laferriere | Clarke |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.48 | 0.18 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.37 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.32 | 0.03 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.31 | 1.12 |
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: Laferriere vs Clarke
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Laferriere blocked 2 of Clarke's shots; Clarke blocked 0 of Laferriere's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
370:33 at 5-on-5 over 85 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 432–346
- 55.5%
- Expected goals
- 17.3–14.3
- 54.8%
- Goals
- 16–13
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.
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)
Brandt Clarke
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 @ COLOpp allows 12th-most FP to DLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.6 ptsOpp allows 13th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −3.2 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
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FAQ
- Should I start Alex Laferriere or Brandt Clarke in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brandt Clarke projects to 1.97 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alex Laferriere's 1.79. Laferriere had 44 points in 82 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, Alex Laferriere or Brandt Clarke?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Brandt Clarke leads in 20 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 →