Who to start · 2025-26
Alex Nedeljkovic vs Connor Hellebuyck
In 2025-26, Alex Nedeljkovic posted a .896 save percentage to Connor Hellebuyck's .895.
Against our expected-goals model, Nedeljkovic saved +1.6 goals and Hellebuyck +1.1.
This week Nedeljkovic has 1 game left; Hellebuyck has 1 left.
They split the 11 stats both are ranked on 5–5.
Nedeljkovic's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.03, Goals against 109, High-danger save % .835.
Hellebuyck's biggest edges: Overtime losses 11, Games started 57, Saves 1,385.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Alex Nedeljkovic
1.15
fantasy points per game
Connor Hellebuyck
0.98
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Alex Nedeljkovic has the edge.
| Points per game from | Nedeljkovic | Hellebuyck |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.80 | 1.61 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.45 | -5.68 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.70 | 4.86 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.10 | 0.19 |
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: Nedeljkovic vs Hellebuyck
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Nedeljkovic | Hellebuyck |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | SJS 6–1 WPG | 26/27 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2026-03-01 | SJS 2–1 WPG | 27/28 SV | 31/33 SV |
| 2025-11-07 | SJS 2–1 WPG | 32/33 SV | 26/28 SV |
| 2024-11-22 | PIT 1–4 WPG | 0/0 SV | 17/18 SV |
| 2024-10-20 | PIT 3–6 WPG | 31/36 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-02-10 | PIT 1–2 WPG | 0/0 SV | 35/36 SV |
| 2024-02-06 | PIT 3–0 WPG | 0/0 SV | 24/27 SV |
| 2023-03-31 | DET 2–6 WPG | 0/0 SV | 23/25 SV |
| 2022-04-06 | DET 3–1 WPG | 0/0 SV | 32/34 SV |
| 2022-01-13 | DET 0–3 WPG | 29/31 SV | 33/33 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.
Alex Nedeljkovic
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK
Connor Hellebuyck
2games (1 left)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
- Sun, Oct 4 @ DET
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FAQ
- Should I start Alex Nedeljkovic or Connor Hellebuyck?
- In 2025-26, Alex Nedeljkovic posted a .896 save percentage to Connor Hellebuyck's .895. Against our expected-goals model, Nedeljkovic saved +1.6 goals and Hellebuyck +1.1. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Alex Nedeljkovic or Connor Hellebuyck?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 5–5 across 11 stats where both qualify.
- How have Nedeljkovic and Hellebuyck done against each other?
- In 10 games against each other in our data, Nedeljkovic's team went 5–5.
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 →