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Bobby McMann vs Eeli Tolvanen

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsEeli TolvanenEeli TolvanenRangers · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Eeli Tolvanen projects to 1.71 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Tolvanen had 36 in 78 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Tolvanen has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Tolvanen's 1.3.

Bobby McMann has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Goals above expected +5.6, Top skating speed 24.3, 20+ mph bursts 267.

Tolvanen's biggest edges: Blocked shots 81, Ascension score 57, Power-play share 47.4%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Eeli Tolvanen

1.71

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Eeli Tolvanen has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannTolvanen
Goals (+2)0.700.48
Assists (+1)0.200.26
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.07
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.17
Hits (+0.1)0.200.24
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.49

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 Tolvanen

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.

McMannTolvanen
3Team record in 5 meetings2
1Points in those games4

McMann 1G 0A, 12 SOG · Tolvanen 3G 1A, 13 SOG

0Hits on each other1
0Penalties drawn off the other1
2Goals set up by the other0

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

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

14:28 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
14–9
60.9%
Expected goals
0.5–0.3
61.0%
Goals
0–1

On the ice together

8:54 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
4–12
25.0%
Expected goals
0.0–0.7
6.9%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Eeli Tolvanen
DateScoreMcMannTolvanen
2026-01-29TOR 2–5 SEA0G 0A 3S0G 0A 4S
2025-10-18TOR 3–4 SEA0G 0A 0S0G 1A 0S
2025-02-06TOR 3–1 SEA1G 0A 3S1G 0A 3S
2024-10-31TOR 4–1 SEA0G 0A 3S1G 0A 2S
2023-11-30TOR 4–3 SEA0G 0A 3S1G 0A 4S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannTolvanen

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)

Eeli Tolvanen

4games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows the most FP to RWLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.3 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Eeli Tolvanen in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Eeli Tolvanen projects to 1.71 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Tolvanen had 36 in 78 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 Eeli Tolvanen?
On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 22 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 Tolvanen done against each other?
In 5 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 3–2. McMann had 1 points (1 goals) and Tolvanen had 4 (3 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 →