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Bobby McMann vs Chandler Stephenson

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bobby McMann projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Stephenson had 49 in 80 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Stephenson has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project McMann for 3.7 ESPN points to Stephenson's 3.0.

Bobby McMann has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 2.34, Hits 165, Penalty minutes 42.

Stephenson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 759, Blocked shots 56, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.23.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Chandler Stephenson

1.47

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Bobby McMann has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannStephenson
Goals (+2)0.700.50
Assists (+1)0.200.39
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.12
Hits (+0.1)0.200.02
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.33

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 Stephenson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

McMannStephenson
3Team record in 6 meetings3
2Points in those games4

McMann 1G 1A, 14 SOG · Stephenson 0G 4A, 9 SOG

0Faceoffs against each other1

McMann's offensive zone 0–0 · neutral 0–1 · McMann's defensive zone 0–0 (2024-25)

1Shots blocked by the other0

McMann blocked 1 of Stephenson's shots; Stephenson blocked 0 of McMann's.

3Goals set up by the other1

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

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

14:51 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
15–10
60.0%
Expected goals
0.6–0.3
61.9%
Goals
0–1

On the ice together

96:52 at 5-on-5 over 12 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
85–114
42.7%
Expected goals
3.8–5.6
40.2%
Goals
7–2

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Chandler Stephenson
DateScoreMcMannStephenson
2026-01-29TOR 2–5 SEA0G 0A 3S0G 1A 1S
2025-10-18TOR 3–4 SEA0G 0A 0S0G 2A 2S
2025-02-06TOR 3–1 SEA1G 0A 3S0G 0A 1S
2024-10-31TOR 4–1 SEA0G 0A 3S0G 0A 1S
2024-02-27TOR 2–6 VGK0G 0A 2S0G 0A 2S
2024-02-22TOR 7–3 VGK0G 1A 3S0G 1A 2S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannStephenson

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)

3.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to C
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to C

Chandler Stephenson

3games (2 left)

3.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to C
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to C

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Chandler Stephenson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bobby McMann projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Stephenson had 49 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, Bobby McMann or Chandler Stephenson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 20 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 Stephenson done against each other?
In 6 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 3–3. McMann had 2 points (1 goals) and Stephenson had 4 (0 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, McMann or Stephenson?
Against each other, McMann has won 0 and Stephenson 1 of their 1 head-to-head draws.

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 →