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Bobby McMann vs Ryan Pulock

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsRyan PulockRyan PulockIslanders · Defence

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

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Pulock had 27 in 76 games.

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

Bobby McMann has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Goals above expected +5.6, Penalty minutes 42, 20+ mph bursts 267.

Pulock's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 148, Plus/minus +9.

  • • 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, 0 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Ryan Pulock

1.54

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Bobby McMann has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannPulock
Goals (+2)0.700.07
Assists (+1)0.200.30
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.11
Hits (+0.1)0.200.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.98

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 Pulock

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.

McMannPulock
3Team record in 7 meetings4
5Points in those games1

McMann 3G 2A, 16 SOG · Pulock 0G 1A, 9 SOG

1Hits on each other0

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

11:28 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
9–13
40.9%
Expected goals
0.3–0.5
37.0%
Goals
1–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Ryan Pulock
DateScoreMcMannPulock
2026-01-03TOR 3–4 NYI0G 1A 0S0G 0A 1S
2025-01-02TOR 2–1 NYI2G 0A 6S0G 0A 1S
2024-12-31TOR 3–1 NYI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 0S
2024-12-21TOR 3–6 NYI1G 0A 2S0G 0A 3S
2024-02-05TOR 2–3 NYI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 2S
2023-03-21TOR 2–7 NYI0G 1A 0S0G 1A 0S
2023-01-23TOR 5–2 NYI0G 0A 4S0G 0A 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.

McMannPulock

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 C
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to C

Ryan Pulock

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD1.8 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Ryan Pulock in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bobby McMann projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Pulock's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Pulock had 27 in 76 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 Pulock?
On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 20 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 Pulock done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 3–4. McMann had 5 points (3 goals) and Pulock 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 →