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Alexis Lafrenière vs Braden Schneider

Alexis LafrenièreAlexis LafrenièreRangers · Left wingvsBraden SchneiderBraden SchneiderRangers · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Alexis Lafrenière projects to 1.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38.

Lafrenière had 57 points in 82 games; Schneider had 18 in 82 games.

This week Lafrenière has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Schneider has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Lafrenière for 1.2 ESPN points to Schneider's 1.2.

Alexis Lafrenière has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Lafrenière's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.8%, High-danger chances 58.8%, Scoring chances 54.3%.

Schneider's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Hits 163, Top skating speed 22.2.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Alexis Lafrenière

1.41

fantasy points per game

Braden Schneider

1.38

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Alexis Lafrenière has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLafrenièreSchneider
Goals (+2)0.490.04
Assists (+1)0.340.16
Power-play points (+0.5)0.080.00
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.14
Hits (+0.1)0.110.22
Blocks (+0.5)0.210.82

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: Lafrenière vs Schneider

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.

LafrenièreSchneider
2Shots blocked by the other0

Lafrenière blocked 2 of Schneider's shots; Schneider blocked 0 of Lafrenière's.

4Goals set up by the other1

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

On the ice together

409:30 at 5-on-5 over 85 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
357–399
47.2%
Expected goals
15.3–16.1
48.9%
Goals
15–19

Every stat, side by side

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

LafrenièreSchneider

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.

Alexis Lafrenière

4games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to LWLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.2 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

Braden Schneider

4games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to DLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 15th-most FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.2 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Alexis Lafrenière or Braden Schneider in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Alexis Lafrenière projects to 1.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38. Lafrenière had 57 points in 82 games; Schneider had 18 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, Alexis Lafrenière or Braden Schneider?
On 2025-26 numbers, Alexis Lafrenière leads in 25 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 →