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Bobby McMann vs Zach Hyman

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Zach Hyman projects to 1.99 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Hyman had 52 in 58 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Hyman has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project McMann for 3.6 ESPN points to Hyman's 1.5.

Zach Hyman has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Hardest shot 89.2, Hits 165, Luck Meter +46.

Hyman's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 48.5%, High-danger chances 57.9%, Sequence xG 55.6%.

  • • 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, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Zach Hyman

1.99

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Zach Hyman has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannHyman
Goals (+2)0.701.00
Assists (+1)0.200.34
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.28
Hits (+0.1)0.200.10
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.15

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 Hyman

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.

McMannHyman
4Team record in 7 meetings3
7Points in those games5

McMann 6G 1A, 18 SOG · Hyman 3G 2A, 16 SOG

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

9:41 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McMann's side

Shot attempts
11–11
50.0%
Expected goals
0.6–0.7
46.9%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Bobby McMann and Zach Hyman
DateScoreMcMannHyman
2026-03-31SEA 0–3 EDM0G 0A 4S0G 1A 0S
2026-02-03TOR 5–2 EDM1G 0A 5S0G 0A 1S
2025-12-13TOR 3–6 EDM0G 0A 0S1G 0A 2S
2025-02-01TOR 4–3 EDM1G 0A 1S1G 0A 3S
2024-11-16TOR 4–3 EDM2G 0A 3S0G 1A 2S
2024-03-23TOR 6–3 EDM2G 1A 4S1G 0A 4S
2024-01-16TOR 2–4 EDM0G 0A 1S0G 0A 4S

Every stat, side by side

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

McMannHyman

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)

Zach Hyman

3games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to LWLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to LWLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA1.5 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Joey Daccord (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Zach Hyman in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Zach Hyman projects to 1.99 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Bobby McMann's 1.54. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Hyman had 52 in 58 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 Zach Hyman?
On 2025-26 numbers, Zach Hyman 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 Hyman done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, McMann's team went 4–3. McMann had 7 points (6 goals) and Hyman had 5 (3 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 →