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Andrei Svechnikov vs Mike Matheson

Andrei SvechnikovAndrei SvechnikovHurricanes · Right wingvsMike MathesonMike MathesonCanadiens · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Andrei Svechnikov projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mike Matheson's 1.80.

Svechnikov had 70 points in 79 games; Matheson had 37 in 78 games.

This week Svechnikov has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Matheson has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Svechnikov for 2.1 ESPN points to Matheson's 1.3.

Andrei Svechnikov has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Svechnikov's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 49.3%, Offensive-zone start % 66.4%, Corsi 61.1%.

Matheson's biggest edges: Blocked shots 150, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.06, Faceoffs won 0.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Andrei Svechnikov

2.02

fantasy points per game

Mike Matheson

1.80

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Andrei Svechnikov has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSvechnikovMatheson
Goals (+2)0.690.17
Assists (+1)0.490.42
Power-play points (+0.5)0.190.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.270.16
Hits (+0.1)0.220.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.150.96

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 Matheson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

SvechnikovMatheson
15Team record in 22 meetings7
21Points in those games4

Svechnikov 9G 12A, 60 SOG · Matheson 2G 2A, 27 SOG

6Hits on each other3
2Shots blocked by the other2

Svechnikov blocked 2 of Matheson's shots; Matheson blocked 2 of Svechnikov's.

1Penalties drawn off the other1

On the ice against each other (Svechnikov's side)

40:21 at 5-on-5 over 7 games, 2025-26, from Svechnikov's side

Shot attempts
50–36
58.1%
Expected goals
1.8–2.0
48.1%
Goals
1–3

Games against each other

Games between Andrei Svechnikov and Mike Matheson
DateScoreSvechnikovMatheson
2026-05-29 · POCAR 6–1 MTL0G 1A 1S0G 0A 2S
2026-05-27 · POCAR 4–0 MTL1G 0A 6S0G 0A 2S
2026-05-25 · POCAR 3–2 MTL1G 0A 5S1G 0A 1S
2026-05-23 · POCAR 3–2 MTL0G 0A 3S0G 0A 1S
2026-05-21 · POCAR 2–6 MTL0G 1A 2S0G 0A 1S
2026-03-29CAR 1–3 MTL1G 0A 4S0G 0A 0S
2026-03-24CAR 2–5 MTL0G 1A 0S0G 0A 1S
2025-04-16CAR 2–4 MTL0G 0A 0S0G 0A 2S
2025-03-28CAR 4–1 MTL1G 0A 2S0G 0A 0S
2025-02-25CAR 0–4 MTL0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2024-03-30CAR 3–0 MTL0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2024-03-07CAR 4–1 MTL1G 1A 2S0G 0A 2S

Latest 12 of 22 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

SvechnikovMatheson

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.

Andrei Svechnikov

3games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to RW
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to RW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B2.1 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Mike Matheson

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.3 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Andrei Svechnikov or Mike Matheson 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 Mike Matheson's 1.80. Svechnikov had 70 points in 79 games; Matheson had 37 in 78 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 Mike Matheson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Andrei Svechnikov leads in 25 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Svechnikov and Matheson done against each other?
In 22 games against each other in our data, Svechnikov's team went 15–7. Svechnikov had 21 points (9 goals) and Matheson had 4 (2 goals).

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 →