Who to start · 2025-26
Anton Forsberg vs Elvis Merzlikins
In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Elvis Merzlikins's .883.
Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Merzlikins −7.7.
This week Forsberg has 1 game left; Merzlikins has 1 left.
Anton Forsberg has the better number in 11 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Forsberg's biggest edges: Save % .910, Goals-against average 2.57, Goals saved above expected +5.9.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Anton Forsberg
2.14
fantasy points per game
Elvis Merzlikins
0.51
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Anton Forsberg has the edge.
| Points per game from | Forsberg | Merzlikins |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.78 | 1.87 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.83 | -6.33 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.81 | 4.78 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.14 | 0.10 |
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: Forsberg vs Merzlikins
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Forsberg | Merzlikins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | LAK 5–4 CBJ | 28/32 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-12-22 | LAK 1–3 CBJ | 27/30 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-04-08 | OTT 2–5 CBJ | 30/35 SV | 33/35 SV |
| 2025-04-06 | OTT 4–0 CBJ | 0/0 SV | 22/23 SV |
| 2025-03-29 | OTT 3–2 CBJ | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-03-14 | OTT 3–2 CBJ | 35/37 SV | 35/37 SV |
| 2024-02-13 | OTT 6–3 CBJ | 37/40 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2023-12-01 | OTT 2–4 CBJ | 0/0 SV | 41/43 SV |
| 2023-01-03 | OTT 4–0 CBJ | 22/22 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2022-04-22 | OTT 2–1 CBJ | 0/0 SV | 25/26 SV |
| 2022-03-16 | OTT 1–4 CBJ | 35/38 SV | 30/31 SV |
| 2022-01-23 | OTT 2–1 CBJ | 35/36 SV | 31/33 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.
Anton Forsberg
2games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ COL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS
Elvis Merzlikins
3games (1 left)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs MTL
- Wed, Sep 30 vs NYIB2BSchedule edge −9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 vs OTT
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FAQ
- Should I start Anton Forsberg or Elvis Merzlikins?
- In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Elvis Merzlikins's .883. Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Merzlikins −7.7. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Anton Forsberg or Elvis Merzlikins?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Anton Forsberg leads in 11 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Forsberg and Merzlikins done against each other?
- In 12 games against each other in our data, Forsberg's team went 8–4.
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 →