Who to start · 2025-26
Andrei Svechnikov vs Jackson Blake
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Andrei Svechnikov projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jackson Blake's 1.45.
Svechnikov had 70 points in 79 games; Blake had 53 in 81 games.
This week Svechnikov has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Blake has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Svechnikov for 2.1 ESPN points to Blake's 1.7.
Andrei Svechnikov has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Svechnikov's biggest edges: Hits 148, Top skating speed 23.1, Goals above expected +4.8.
Blake's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.13, Blocked shots 34, High-danger chances 57.0%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 5 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Andrei Svechnikov
2.02
fantasy points per game
Jackson Blake
1.45
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Andrei Svechnikov has the edge.
| Points per game from | Svechnikov | Blake |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.69 | 0.48 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.01 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.24 |
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: Svechnikov vs Blake
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Svechnikov blocked 1 of Blake's shots; Blake blocked 0 of Svechnikov's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
82:36 at 5-on-5 over 28 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 96–77
- 55.5%
- Expected goals
- 5.0–4.2
- 54.3%
- Goals
- 1–5
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
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.
Andrei Svechnikov
3games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLAOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to RW
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSHOpp allows 13th-most FP to RW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B2.1 ptsOpp allows 5th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Jackson Blake
3games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLAOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to RW
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSHOpp allows 13th-most FP to RW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.7 ptsOpp allows 5th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Andrei Svechnikov or Jackson Blake 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 Jackson Blake's 1.45. Svechnikov had 70 points in 79 games; Blake had 53 in 81 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, Andrei Svechnikov or Jackson Blake?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Andrei Svechnikov leads in 22 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 →