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Bobby McMann vs David Pastrnak

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsDavid PastrnakDavid PastrnakBruins · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Pastrnak had 100 in 77 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Pastrnak has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Pastrnak's 1.8.

David Pastrnak has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Goals above expected +5.6, Top skating speed 24.3, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.004.

Pastrnak's biggest edges: Power-play time per game 3:36, Power-play share 82.4%, Offensive-zone time 43.6%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 8 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

David Pastrnak

2.44

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, David Pastrnak has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannPastrnak
Goals (+2)0.700.66
Assists (+1)0.200.93
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.35
Hits (+0.1)0.200.10
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.21

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: McMann vs Pastrnak

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

McMannPastrnak
3Team record in 8 meetings5
1Points in those games15

McMann 1G 0A, 14 SOG · Pastrnak 9G 6A, 41 SOG

2Hits on each other0

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

5:44 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
4–11
26.7%
Expected goals
0.1–0.9
10.7%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and David Pastrnak
DateScoreMcMannPastrnak
2025-11-11TOR 3–5 BOS1G 0A 2S2G 1A 4S
2025-11-08TOR 3–5 BOS0G 0A 1S1G 0A 7S
2025-02-25TOR 5–4 BOS0G 0A 0S2G 1A 6S
2025-01-04TOR 6–4 BOS0G 0A 2S2G 0A 5S
2024-11-05TOR 4–0 BOS0G 0A 1S0G 0A 4S
2024-10-26TOR 3–4 BOS0G 0A 0S1G 1A 4S
2024-03-07TOR 1–4 BOS0G 0A 3S1G 0A 4S
2024-03-04TOR 1–4 BOS0G 0A 5S0G 3A 7S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannPastrnak

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)

David Pastrnak

3games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to RWLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −12.7 win%vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or David Pastrnak in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Pastrnak had 100 in 77 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 David Pastrnak?
On 2025-26 numbers, David Pastrnak leads in 23 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 Pastrnak done against each other?
In 8 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 3–5. McMann had 1 points (1 goals) and Pastrnak had 15 (9 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 →