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Bobby McMann vs Juraj Slafkovský

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsJuraj SlafkovskýJuraj SlafkovskýCanadiens · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Juraj Slafkovský projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Slafkovský had 73 in 82 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Slafkovský has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project McMann for 3.7 ESPN points to Slafkovský's 1.5.

Juraj Slafkovský has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 2.34, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.004, Goals above expected +6.2.

Slafkovský's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.0%, Blocked shots 78, Power-play time per game 3:17.

  • • 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, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Juraj Slafkovský

2.12

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Juraj Slafkovský has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannSlafkovský
Goals (+2)0.700.69
Assists (+1)0.200.49
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.16
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.22
Hits (+0.1)0.200.12
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.45

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 Slafkovský

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.

McMannSlafkovský
6Team record in 8 meetings2
5Points in those games5

McMann 4G 1A, 16 SOG · Slafkovský 0G 5A, 19 SOG

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

9:48 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
11–14
44.0%
Expected goals
0.2–0.4
38.3%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Juraj Slafkovský
DateScoreMcMannSlafkovský
2025-12-06TOR 1–2 MTL0G 0A 1S0G 1A 4S
2025-11-22TOR 2–5 MTL0G 0A 2S0G 1A 2S
2025-10-08TOR 5–2 MTL1G 0A 1S0G 0A 6S
2025-04-12TOR 1–0 MTL0G 0A 0S0G 0A 2S
2025-01-18TOR 7–3 MTL1G 1A 5S0G 0A 1S
2024-11-09TOR 4–1 MTL0G 0A 2S0G 0A 0S
2024-04-06TOR 4–2 MTL1G 0A 2S0G 1A 1S
2024-03-09TOR 3–2 MTL1G 0A 3S0G 2A 3S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannSlafkovský

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 CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 9th-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)

Juraj Slafkovský

2games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.5 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to LWLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Juraj Slafkovský in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Juraj Slafkovský projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Slafkovský had 73 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 Juraj Slafkovský?
On 2025-26 numbers, Juraj Slafkovský leads in 21 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 Slafkovský done against each other?
In 8 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 6–2. McMann had 5 points (4 goals) and Slafkovský had 5 (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 →