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Bobby McMann vs Ryan Leonard

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsRyan LeonardRyan LeonardCapitals · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 games.

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

Bobby McMann has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.004, Goals above expected +5.6, 20+ mph bursts 267.

Leonard's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.50, On-ice PDO 1047, Power-play time per game 2:19.

  • • 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, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Ryan Leonard

1.59

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Ryan Leonard has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannLeonard
Goals (+2)0.700.63
Assists (+1)0.200.31
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.21
Hits (+0.1)0.200.17
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.19

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 Leonard

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

McMannLeonard
0Team record in 1 meetings1
0Points in those games1

McMann 0G 0A, 3 SOG · Leonard 0G 1A, 2 SOG

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

7:37 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
10–10
50.0%
Expected goals
0.4–0.6
38.8%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Ryan Leonard
DateScoreMcMannLeonard
2025-11-28TOR 2–4 WSH0G 0A 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.

McMannLeonard

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)

Ryan Leonard

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to RWLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows the most FP to RWSchedule edge −13.3 win%Likely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Ryan Leonard in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 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 Ryan Leonard?
On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 19 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 Leonard done against each other?
In 1 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 0–1. McMann had 0 points (0 goals) and Leonard had 1 (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 →