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Bobby McMann vs Travis Sanheim

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Travis Sanheim projects to 1.84 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Sanheim had 37 in 81 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Sanheim has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Sanheim's 2.1.

Travis Sanheim has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 42, Hits 165, Ascension score 48.

Sanheim's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, High-danger chances 55.4%, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.12.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Travis Sanheim

1.84

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Travis Sanheim has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannSanheim
Goals (+2)0.700.36
Assists (+1)0.200.34
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.02
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.14
Hits (+0.1)0.200.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.92

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 Sanheim

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.

McMannSanheim
7Team record in 9 meetings2
2Points in those games3

McMann 1G 1A, 10 SOG · Sanheim 2G 1A, 9 SOG

2Hits on each other0
0Shots blocked by the other3

McMann blocked 0 of Sanheim's shots; Sanheim blocked 3 of McMann's.

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

22:47 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
18–22
45.0%
Expected goals
0.7–0.9
44.1%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Travis Sanheim
DateScoreMcMannSanheim
2026-03-02TOR 2–3 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S
2026-01-08TOR 2–1 PHI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2025-11-01TOR 5–2 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2025-03-25TOR 7–2 PHI1G 1A 2S0G 0A 0S
2025-01-07TOR 3–2 PHI0G 0A 0S0G 0A 2S
2025-01-05TOR 3–2 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2024-03-19TOR 3–4 PHI0G 0A 2S1G 0A 1S
2024-03-14TOR 6–2 PHI0G 0A 0S0G 1A 2S
2024-02-15TOR 4–3 PHI0G 0A 1S1G 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.

McMannSanheim

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

Travis Sanheim

3games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs PIT
    Opp allows the fewest FP to D
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NJDB2B
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CAR2.1 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Travis Sanheim in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Travis Sanheim projects to 1.84 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Sanheim had 37 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 Travis Sanheim?
On 2025-26 numbers, Travis Sanheim leads in 18 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 Sanheim done against each other?
In 9 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 7–2. McMann had 2 points (1 goals) and Sanheim had 3 (2 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 →