Who to start · 2025-26
Anton Forsberg vs Logan Thompson
In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Logan Thompson's .912.
Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Thompson +32.2.
This week Forsberg has 1 game left; Thompson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup.
Logan Thompson has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Forsberg's biggest edges: Goals against 87, High-danger save % .850, Rebounds prevented /100 −0.16.
Thompson's biggest edges: Saves 1,447, Wins 31, Games started 58.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .939 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Anton Forsberg
2.14
fantasy points per game
Logan Thompson
2.61
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Logan Thompson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Forsberg | Thompson |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.78 | 2.14 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.83 | -4.83 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.81 | 4.99 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| 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 Thompson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 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 | Thompson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | LAK 1–3 WSH | 0/0 SV | 24/25 SV |
| 2025-11-17 | LAK 1–2 WSH | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-03-03 | OTT 4–5 WSH | 0/0 SV | 33/37 SV |
| 2025-01-30 | OTT 5–4 WSH | 31/35 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-01-16 | OTT 0–1 WSH | 0/0 SV | 24/24 SV |
| 2024-02-24 | OTT 4–3 VGK | 26/29 SV | 30/33 SV |
| 2023-12-17 | OTT 3–6 VGK | 0/0 SV | 20/22 SV |
| 2022-11-23 | OTT 1–4 VGK | 0/0 SV | 39/40 SV |
| 2022-11-03 | OTT 4–5 VGK | 14/19 SV | 42/46 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 @ COLOpp allows the fewest FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJSOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to G
Logan Thompson
2games (1 left)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 3rd-most FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2BOpp allows the most FP to GSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Anton Forsberg or Logan Thompson?
- In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Logan Thompson's .912. Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Thompson +32.2. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Anton Forsberg or Logan Thompson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Logan Thompson leads in 8 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 Thompson done against each other?
- In 9 games against each other in our data, Forsberg's team went 2–7.
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 →