Who to start · 2025-26
Bo Horvat vs Matthew Schaefer
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bo Horvat projects to 2.07 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matthew Schaefer's 2.02.
Horvat had 57 points in 68 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 games.
This week Horvat has 1 game left; Schaefer has 1 left. We project Horvat for 2.1 ESPN points to Schaefer's 2.1.
Bo Horvat has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Horvat's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.33, Hardest shot 93.4, Corsi 52.4%.
Schaefer's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.59, Goals above expected +3.8, On-ice PDO 1010.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Bo Horvat
2.07
fantasy points per game
Matthew Schaefer
2.02
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Bo Horvat has the edge.
| Points per game from | Horvat | Schaefer |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.85 | 0.53 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.26 | 0.67 |
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: Horvat vs Schaefer
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Horvat blocked 2 of Schaefer's shots; Schaefer blocked 1 of Horvat's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
413:03 at 5-on-5 over 68 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 467–406
- 53.5%
- Expected goals
- 22.1–18.4
- 54.5%
- Goals
- 25–16
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Bo Horvat
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.1 pts
Matthew Schaefer
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.1 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Bo Horvat or Matthew Schaefer in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bo Horvat projects to 2.07 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matthew Schaefer's 2.02. Horvat had 57 points in 68 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 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, Bo Horvat or Matthew Schaefer?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Bo Horvat leads in 18 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 →