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Alexis Lafrenière vs Josh Morrissey

Alexis LafrenièreAlexis LafrenièreRangers · Left wingvsJosh MorrisseyJosh MorrisseyJets · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Josh Morrissey projects to 1.96 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexis Lafrenière's 1.41.

Lafrenière had 57 points in 82 games; Morrissey had 55 in 77 games.

This week Lafrenière has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Morrissey has 1 left. We project Morrissey for 1.8 ESPN points to Lafrenière's 1.2.

Alexis Lafrenière has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Lafrenière's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.38, High-danger chances 58.8%, Hits 84.

Morrissey's biggest edges: Ascension score 53, Faceoffs won 0, Goals above expected +4.9.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Alexis Lafrenière

1.41

fantasy points per game

Josh Morrissey

1.96

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Josh Morrissey has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLafrenièreMorrissey
Goals (+2)0.490.34
Assists (+1)0.340.50
Power-play points (+0.5)0.080.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.20
Hits (+0.1)0.110.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.210.78

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

Alexis Lafrenière and Josh Morrissey have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

LafrenièreMorrissey

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 2nd-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
    Schedule 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)

Josh Morrissey

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET1.8 pts
    Likely vs John Gibson (.901)

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FAQ

Should I start Alexis Lafrenière or Josh Morrissey in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Josh Morrissey projects to 1.96 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Alexis Lafrenière's 1.41. Lafrenière had 57 points in 82 games; Morrissey had 55 in 77 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 Josh Morrissey?
On 2025-26 numbers, Alexis Lafrenière leads in 18 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 →