Who to start · 2025-26
Alex Ovechkin vs Aliaksei Protas
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Alex Ovechkin projects to 1.84 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Aliaksei Protas's 1.58.
Ovechkin had 64 points in 82 games; Protas had 52 in 76 games.
This week Ovechkin has 1 game left; Protas has 1 left. We project Ovechkin for 1.8 ESPN points to Protas's 1.6.
Aliaksei Protas has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Ovechkin's biggest edges: Power-play share 91.6%, Power-play time per game 4:27, Offensive-zone time 44.6%.
Protas's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 168, Top skating speed 23.1, Goals above expected +1.0.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Alex Ovechkin
1.84
fantasy points per game
Aliaksei Protas
1.58
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Alex Ovechkin has the edge.
| Points per game from | Ovechkin | Protas |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.73 | 0.62 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.01 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.12 | 0.29 |
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: Ovechkin vs Protas
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.
Ovechkin blocked 0 of Protas's shots; Protas blocked 3 of Ovechkin's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
125:40 at 5-on-5 over 31 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 135–120
- 52.9%
- Expected goals
- 5.7–7.3
- 43.9%
- Goals
- 8–8
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 Ovechkin
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.8 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Aliaksei Protas
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.6 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Alex Ovechkin or Aliaksei Protas in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Alex Ovechkin projects to 1.84 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Aliaksei Protas's 1.58. Ovechkin had 64 points in 82 games; Protas had 52 in 76 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 Ovechkin or Aliaksei Protas?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Aliaksei Protas leads in 21 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 →