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Alexander Nikishin vs Andrei Svechnikov

Alexander NikishinAlexander NikishinHurricanes · DefencevsAndrei SvechnikovAndrei SvechnikovHurricanes · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Andrei Svechnikov projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexander Nikishin's 1.50.

Nikishin had 33 points in 81 games; Svechnikov had 70 in 79 games.

This week Nikishin has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Svechnikov has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Svechnikov for 2.1 ESPN points to Nikishin's 1.7.

Andrei Svechnikov has the better number in 20 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Nikishin's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.20, Blocked shots 94.

Svechnikov's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.81, Penalty minutes 66, Ice-time share 27.9%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Alexander Nikishin

1.50

fantasy points per game

Andrei Svechnikov

2.00

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Andrei Svechnikov has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromNikishinSvechnikov
Goals (+2)0.270.78
Assists (+1)0.270.49
Power-play points (+0.5)0.060.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.150.26
Hits (+0.1)0.160.19
Blocks (+0.5)0.580.10

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: Nikishin vs Svechnikov

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.

NikishinSvechnikov
0Shots blocked by the other1

Nikishin blocked 0 of Svechnikov's shots; Svechnikov blocked 1 of Nikishin's.

1Goals set up by the other4

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

269:59 at 5-on-5 over 82 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
370–238
60.9%
Expected goals
15.9–13.5
53.9%
Goals
11–11

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

NikishinSvechnikov

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

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.

Alexander Nikishin

3games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.7 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge −8.7 win%vs Joseph Woll (.899)

Andrei Svechnikov

3games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to RWLikely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B2.1 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −8.7 win%vs Joseph Woll (.899)

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FAQ

Should I start Alexander Nikishin or Andrei Svechnikov in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Andrei Svechnikov projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexander Nikishin's 1.50. Nikishin had 33 points in 81 games; Svechnikov had 70 in 79 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, Alexander Nikishin or Andrei Svechnikov?
On 2025-26 numbers, Andrei Svechnikov leads in 20 of 33 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 →