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Boone Jenner vs Zach Werenski

Boone JennerBoone JennerCapitals · CentrevsZach WerenskiZach WerenskiBlue Jackets · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Zach Werenski projects to 2.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Boone Jenner's 1.68.

Jenner had 38 points in 67 games; Werenski had 81 in 75 games.

This week Jenner has 1 game left; Werenski has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Werenski for 1.9 ESPN points to Jenner's 1.8.

Zach Werenski has the better number in 28 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Jenner's biggest edges: Hits 147, Penalty minutes 44, Blocked shots 66.

Werenski's biggest edges: Goals above expected +4.3, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.09, Offensive-zone time 44.2%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Boone Jenner

1.68

fantasy points per game

Zach Werenski

2.59

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Zach Werenski has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromJennerWerenski
Goals (+2)0.360.55
Assists (+1)0.350.86
Power-play points (+0.5)0.020.16
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.34
Hits (+0.1)0.210.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.520.62

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: Jenner vs Werenski

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

JennerWerenski
6Shots blocked by the other1

Jenner blocked 6 of Werenski's shots; Werenski blocked 1 of Jenner's.

32Goals set up by the other14

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

329:56 at 5-on-5 over 61 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
421–329
56.1%
Expected goals
17.2–13.4
56.2%
Goals
21–18

Every stat, side by side

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

JennerWerenski

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.

Boone Jenner

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to C
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Zach Werenski

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs BUF
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs UTA1.9 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Boone Jenner or Zach Werenski in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Zach Werenski projects to 2.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Boone Jenner's 1.68. Jenner had 38 points in 67 games; Werenski had 81 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, Boone Jenner or Zach Werenski?
On 2025-26 numbers, Zach Werenski leads in 28 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →