Who to start · 2025-26
Anton Forsberg vs Yaroslav Askarov
In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884.
Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Askarov −17.6.
This week Forsberg has 1 game left (about 0.8 expected starts); Askarov has 1 left (about 0.9 expected starts). We project Forsberg for 1.3 ESPN points to Askarov's 0.8.
Anton Forsberg has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Forsberg's biggest edges: Goals-against average 2.57, Save % .910, Goals saved above expected +5.9.
Askarov's biggest edges: Saves 1,185, Games started 47, Wins 21.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .885 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Anton Forsberg
2.14
fantasy points per game
Yaroslav Askarov
0.23
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Anton Forsberg has the edge.
| Points per game from | Forsberg | Askarov |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.78 | 1.79 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.83 | -6.68 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.81 | 5.04 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.14 | 0.09 |
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 Askarov
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 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 | Askarov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | LAK 3–4 SJS | 0/0 SV | 23/26 SV |
| 2025-11-20 | LAK 3–4 SJS | 21/24 SV | 31/34 SV |
| 2025-10-28 | LAK 4–3 SJS | 0/0 SV | 10/14 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)
1.3proj. ESPN pts
About 0.8 expected starts
- Wed, Sep 30 @ COLOpp allows the fewest FP to GLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS78% to start1.3 ptsOpp allows 12th-fewest FP to GSchedule edge −3.2 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
Yaroslav Askarov
2games (1 left)
0.8proj. ESPN pts
About 0.9 expected starts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLAOpp allows 15th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Akira Schmid (.892)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK87% to start0.8 ptsOpp allows 16th-most FP to GSchedule edge +3.3 win%Likely vs Anton Forsberg (.910)
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FAQ
- Should I start Anton Forsberg or Yaroslav Askarov?
- In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg posted a .910 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884. Against our expected-goals model, Forsberg saved +5.9 goals and Askarov −17.6. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Anton Forsberg or Yaroslav Askarov?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Anton Forsberg 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 Askarov done against each other?
- In 3 games against each other in our data, Forsberg's team went 1–2.
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 →