Edgehalla

Who to start · 2025-26

Anders Lee vs Dylan Larkin

Anders LeeAnders LeeMammoth · Left wingvsDylan LarkinDylan LarkinRed Wings · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Larkin projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anders Lee's 1.47.

Lee had 42 points in 82 games; Larkin had 67 in 74 games.

This week Lee has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Larkin has 1 left. We project Lee for 2.1 ESPN points to Larkin's 1.8.

Dylan Larkin has the better number in 19 of the 35 stats both are ranked on.

Lee's biggest edges: High-danger chances 52.9%, Scoring chances 53.0%, Hits 91.

Larkin's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 186, Goals above expected −0.5, Faceoffs won 789.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Anders Lee

1.37

fantasy points per game

Dylan Larkin

2.13

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Dylan Larkin has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLeeLarkin
Goals (+2)0.460.92
Assists (+1)0.280.45
Power-play points (+0.5)0.050.16
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.31
Hits (+0.1)0.110.06
Blocks (+0.5)0.230.22

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

Anders Lee and Dylan Larkin 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.

LeeLarkin

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.

Anders Lee

3games (2 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to LWLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.0 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.0 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

Dylan Larkin

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Dylan Garand (.948)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.8 pts
    Likely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)

Similar matchups

FAQ

Should I start Anders Lee or Dylan Larkin in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Larkin projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anders Lee's 1.47. Lee had 42 points in 82 games; Larkin had 67 in 74 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, Anders Lee or Dylan Larkin?
On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Larkin leads in 19 of 35 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 →