Who to start · 2025-26
Alex Ovechkin vs Martin Fehérváry
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Alex Ovechkin projects to 1.84 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Martin Fehérváry's 1.77.
Ovechkin had 64 points in 82 games; Fehérváry had 27 in 81 games.
This week Ovechkin has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Fehérváry has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Ovechkin for 1.9 ESPN points to Fehérváry's 1.9.
Alex Ovechkin has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Ovechkin's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 98.1%, Power-play share 91.6%, Offensive-zone time 44.6%.
Fehérváry's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 176, 20+ mph bursts 55.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Alex Ovechkin
1.84
fantasy points per game
Martin Fehérváry
1.77
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Alex Ovechkin has the edge.
| Points per game from | Ovechkin | Fehérváry |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.73 | 0.12 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.29 | 0.09 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.12 | 1.17 |
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 Fehérváry
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Ovechkin blocked 1 of Fehérváry's shots; Fehérváry blocked 0 of Ovechkin's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
265:28 at 5-on-5 over 82 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 257–280
- 47.9%
- Expected goals
- 13.0–12.5
- 51.1%
- Goals
- 15–10
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)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 9th-most FP to LWLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.9 ptsOpp allows 6th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −13.3 win%Likely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
Martin Fehérváry
2games (1 left)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 10th-most FP to DLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.9 ptsOpp allows 7th-most FP to DSchedule edge −13.3 win%Likely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
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FAQ
- Should I start Alex Ovechkin or Martin Fehérváry 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 Martin Fehérváry's 1.77. Ovechkin had 64 points in 82 games; Fehérváry had 27 in 81 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 Martin Fehérváry?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Alex Ovechkin 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 →