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Bobby McMann vs Kyle Connor

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsKyle ConnorKyle ConnorJets · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Connor had 92 in 82 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Connor has 1 left. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Connor's 2.4.

Kyle Connor has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Hits 165, Top skating speed 24.3, Transition attempts /60 2.34.

Connor's biggest edges: Scoring chances 52.1%, Offensive-zone start % 71.2%, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.31.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Kyle Connor

2.43

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Kyle Connor has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannConnor
Goals (+2)0.701.02
Assists (+1)0.200.67
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.14
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.37
Hits (+0.1)0.200.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.17

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 Connor

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

McMannConnor
5Team record in 7 meetings2
2Points in those games13

McMann 1G 1A, 17 SOG · Connor 8G 5A, 34 SOG

2Hits on each other0

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

19:47 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
14–18
43.8%
Expected goals
1.3–1.2
52.2%
Goals
1–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Kyle Connor
DateScoreMcMannConnor
2026-04-06SEA 2–6 WPG0G 0A 3S2G 0A 3S
2026-01-17TOR 4–3 WPG1G 0A 2S1G 0A 5S
2026-01-01TOR 6–5 WPG0G 1A 3S0G 1A 3S
2024-12-23TOR 2–5 WPG0G 0A 1S2G 2A 4S
2024-10-28TOR 6–4 WPG0G 0A 4S2G 2A 7S
2024-01-24TOR 1–0 WPG0G 0A 0S0G 0A 6S
2023-01-19TOR 4–1 WPG0G 0A 4S1G 0A 6S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannConnor

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)

Kyle Connor

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.4 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to LWLikely vs John Gibson (.901)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Kyle Connor in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Connor had 92 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 Kyle Connor?
On 2025-26 numbers, Kyle Connor 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 Connor done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 5–2. McMann had 2 points (1 goals) and Connor had 13 (8 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 →