Who to start · 2025-26
Andrei Vasilevskiy vs Joey Daccord
In 2025-26, Andrei Vasilevskiy posted a .912 save percentage to Joey Daccord's .897.
Against our expected-goals model, Vasilevskiy saved +19.5 goals and Daccord −2.5.
This week Vasilevskiy has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Daccord has 2 left with 1 soft and 1 tough matchups.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has the better number in 9 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Vasilevskiy's biggest edges: High-danger save % .844, Goals-against average 2.31, Goals saved above expected +19.5.
Daccord's biggest edges: Overtime losses 6, Rebounds prevented /100 +1.20.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .833 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .960 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Andrei Vasilevskiy
2.55
fantasy points per game
Joey Daccord
1.47
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Andrei Vasilevskiy has the edge.
| Points per game from | Vasilevskiy | Daccord |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.52 | 1.85 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.77 | -5.55 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.62 | 4.98 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.07 | 0.13 |
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: Vasilevskiy vs Daccord
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Vasilevskiy | Daccord |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | TBL 6–2 SEA | 16/18 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-02-23 | TBL 4–1 SEA | 36/37 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-12-14 | TBL 5–1 SEA | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2023-12-09 | TBL 4–3 SEA | 26/29 SV | 5/7 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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 Vasilevskiy
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NYROpp allows 13th-most FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 vs WSHOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to GSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Joey Daccord
3games (2 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows 4th-most FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDMOpp allows 8th-fewest FP to G
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2BOpp allows 4th-most FP to G
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FAQ
- Should I start Andrei Vasilevskiy or Joey Daccord?
- In 2025-26, Andrei Vasilevskiy posted a .912 save percentage to Joey Daccord's .897. Against our expected-goals model, Vasilevskiy saved +19.5 goals and Daccord −2.5. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Andrei Vasilevskiy or Joey Daccord?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Andrei Vasilevskiy leads in 9 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Vasilevskiy and Daccord done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, Vasilevskiy's team went 4–0.
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 →