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Bobby McMann vs Brandt Clarke

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsBrandt ClarkeBrandt ClarkeKings · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brandt Clarke projects to 1.97 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Clarke had 40 in 82 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Clarke has 1 left. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Clarke's 1.6.

Brandt Clarke has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 267, Hits 165, Hardest shot 89.2.

Clarke's biggest edges: Fenwick 55.7%, Offensive-zone time 45.5%, Faceoffs won 0.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Brandt Clarke

1.97

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Brandt Clarke has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannClarke
Goals (+2)0.700.18
Assists (+1)0.200.37
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.07
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.19
Hits (+0.1)0.200.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.161.12

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: McMann vs Clarke

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

McMannClarke
2Team record in 4 meetings2
4Points in those games2

McMann 4G 0A, 12 SOG · Clarke 0G 2A, 6 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other3

McMann blocked 0 of Clarke's shots; Clarke blocked 3 of McMann's.

On the ice against each other (McMann's side)

7:55 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
8–6
57.1%
Expected goals
0.4–0.1
81.0%
Goals
1–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Brandt Clarke
DateScoreMcMannClarke
2026-04-13SEA 3–5 LAK1G 0A 4S0G 0A 1S
2025-11-13TOR 3–4 LAK1G 0A 3S0G 1A 1S
2025-03-29TOR 3–1 LAK0G 0A 3S0G 0A 3S
2024-10-16TOR 6–2 LAK2G 0A 2S0G 1A 1S

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

McMannClarke

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.

Bobby McMann

3games (2 left)

3.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

Brandt Clarke

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ COL
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to DLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.6 pts
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −3.3 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Brandt Clarke in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brandt Clarke projects to 1.97 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Clarke had 40 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, Bobby McMann or Brandt Clarke?
On 2025-26 numbers, Brandt Clarke leads in 18 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have McMann and Clarke done against each other?
In 4 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 2–2. McMann had 4 points (4 goals) and Clarke had 2 (0 goals).

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 →