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Anthony Cirelli vs Jack Eichel

Anthony CirelliAnthony CirelliLightning · CentrevsJack EichelJack EichelGolden Knights · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anthony Cirelli's 1.67.

Cirelli had 52 points in 71 games; Eichel had 90 in 74 games.

This week Cirelli has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Eichel has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eichel for 2.9 ESPN points to Cirelli's 1.2.

Jack Eichel has the better number in 21 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Cirelli's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.0, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.002, Penalty minutes 48.

Eichel's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 2.16, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.42, Offensive-zone time 45.3%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Anthony Cirelli

1.67

fantasy points per game

Jack Eichel

2.65

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromCirelliEichel
Goals (+2)0.610.76
Assists (+1)0.380.99
Power-play points (+0.5)0.030.23
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.030.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.180.33
Hits (+0.1)0.070.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.370.27

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

Anthony Cirelli and Jack Eichel 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.

CirelliEichel

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.

Anthony Cirelli

2games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH1.2 pts
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +13.4 win%vs Charlie Lindgren (.879)

Jack Eichel

3games (1 left)

2.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)

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FAQ

Should I start Anthony Cirelli or Jack Eichel in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Anthony Cirelli's 1.67. Cirelli had 52 points in 71 games; Eichel had 90 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, Anthony Cirelli or Jack Eichel?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Eichel leads in 21 of 36 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 →