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Anders Lee vs Kyle Connor

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anders Lee's 1.47.

Lee had 42 points in 82 games; Connor had 92 in 82 games.

This week Lee has 2 games left with 2 tough matchups; Connor has 1 left. We project Connor for 2.4 ESPN points to Lee's 2.1.

Kyle Connor has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Lee's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 65, Penalty minutes 44, Hits 91.

Connor's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.1, Luck Meter +36, 20+ mph bursts 162.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Anders Lee

1.47

fantasy points per game

Kyle Connor

2.43

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Kyle Connor has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLeeConnor
Goals (+2)0.561.02
Assists (+1)0.260.67
Power-play points (+0.5)0.050.14
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.250.37
Hits (+0.1)0.110.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.240.17

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

Anders Lee and Kyle Connor 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.

LeeConnor

Fantasy box score

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.

Anders Lee

3games (2 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.0 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.0 pts
    Opp allows 7th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Kyle Connor

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to LW
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.4 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to LW

FAQ

Should I start Anders Lee or Kyle Connor in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anders Lee's 1.47. Lee had 42 points in 82 games; Connor had 92 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, Anders Lee or Kyle Connor?
On 2025-26 numbers, Kyle Connor leads in 19 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 →