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Bobby McMann vs Sean Walker

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsSean WalkerSean WalkerHurricanes · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Walker had 31 in 81 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Walker has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Walker's 1.9.

They split the 34 stats both are ranked on 17–17.

McMann's biggest edges: Luck Meter +46, On-ice PDO 1004, Ascension score 48.

Walker's biggest edges: Scoring chances 58.9%, Fenwick 60.7%, Corsi 61.3%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Sean Walker

1.62

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sean Walker has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannWalker
Goals (+2)0.700.20
Assists (+1)0.200.24
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.21
Hits (+0.1)0.200.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.77

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 Walker

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.

McMannWalker
4Team record in 6 meetings2
3Points in those games1

McMann 2G 1A, 12 SOG · Walker 1G 0A, 10 SOG

3Hits on each other1
1Penalties drawn off the other1

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

7:42 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
3–13
18.8%
Expected goals
0.2–0.9
18.8%
Goals
1–0

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Sean Walker
DateScoreMcMannWalker
2025-12-04TOR 5–1 CAR2G 0A 3S0G 0A 3S
2025-11-09TOR 4–5 CAR0G 1A 0S1G 0A 2S
2025-04-13TOR 4–1 CAR0G 0A 3S0G 0A 0S
2025-02-22TOR 6–3 CAR0G 0A 3S0G 0A 1S
2025-01-09TOR 3–6 CAR0G 0A 2S0G 0A 3S
2024-02-15TOR 4–3 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannWalker

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)

Sean Walker

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge −8.7 win%vs Joseph Woll (.899)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Sean Walker in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Walker had 31 in 81 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 Sean Walker?
On 2025-26 numbers they split 17–17 across 34 stats where both qualify.
How have McMann and Walker done against each other?
In 6 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 4–2. McMann had 3 points (2 goals) and Walker had 1 (1 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 →