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Ben Chiarot vs Josh Manson

Ben ChiarotBen ChiarotRed Wings · DefencevsJosh MansonJosh MansonAvalanche · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ben Chiarot projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Josh Manson's 1.48.

Chiarot had 15 points in 82 games; Manson had 31 in 79 games.

This week Chiarot has 1 game left; Manson has 1 left. We project Chiarot for 1.5 ESPN points to Manson's 1.4.

Josh Manson has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Chiarot's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.2, Blocked shots 160, Ice time per game 20:50.

Manson's biggest edges: Expected goals 56.9%, Sequence xG 56.6%, Scoring chances 57.4%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Ben Chiarot

1.54

fantasy points per game

Josh Manson

1.48

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Ben Chiarot has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromChiarotManson
Goals (+2)0.110.12
Assists (+1)0.110.37
Power-play points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.120.16
Hits (+0.1)0.210.21
Blocks (+0.5)0.980.62

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

Ben Chiarot and Josh Manson 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.

ChiarotManson

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.

Ben Chiarot

2games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.5 pts

Josh Manson

2games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.4 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Ben Chiarot or Josh Manson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ben Chiarot projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Josh Manson's 1.48. Chiarot had 15 points in 82 games; Manson had 31 in 79 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, Ben Chiarot or Josh Manson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Josh Manson leads in 22 of 34 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 →