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Bo Horvat vs Nathan MacKinnon

Bo HorvatBo HorvatIslanders · CentrevsNathan MacKinnonNathan MacKinnonAvalanche · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bo Horvat's 2.07.

Horvat had 57 points in 68 games; MacKinnon had 127 in 80 games.

This week Horvat has 1 game left; MacKinnon has 1 left. We project MacKinnon for 3.2 ESPN points to Horvat's 2.1.

Nathan MacKinnon has the better number in 27 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Horvat's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 +0.001, Faceoff win % 56.3%, Draw Equity /100 +0.077.

MacKinnon's biggest edges: High-danger chances 54.8%, On-ice PDO 1054, Offensive-zone start % 71.8%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bo Horvat

2.07

fantasy points per game

Nathan MacKinnon

3.32

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nathan MacKinnon has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromHorvatMacKinnon
Goals (+2)0.851.49
Assists (+1)0.420.87
Power-play points (+0.5)0.110.21
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.340.46
Hits (+0.1)0.080.09
Blocks (+0.5)0.260.21

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

Bo Horvat and Nathan MacKinnon 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.

HorvatMacKinnon

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.

Bo Horvat

2games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.1 pts

Nathan MacKinnon

2games (1 left)

3.2proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs STL3.2 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Bo Horvat or Nathan MacKinnon in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bo Horvat's 2.07. Horvat had 57 points in 68 games; MacKinnon had 127 in 80 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 Nathan MacKinnon?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nathan MacKinnon leads in 27 of 36 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 →