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Braden Schneider vs Jackson LaCombe

Braden SchneiderBraden SchneiderRangers · DefencevsJackson LaCombeJackson LaCombeDucks · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.37.

Schneider had 18 points in 82 games; LaCombe had 58 in 82 games.

This week Schneider has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; LaCombe has 1 left. We project LaCombe for 1.8 ESPN points to Schneider's 1.2.

Jackson LaCombe has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Schneider's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1005, Hits 163, Penalty minutes 26.

LaCombe's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, Fenwick 53.7%, Corsi 53.6%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Braden Schneider

1.37

fantasy points per game

Jackson LaCombe

2.03

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jackson LaCombe has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSchneiderLaCombe
Goals (+2)0.040.23
Assists (+1)0.160.61
Power-play points (+0.5)0.000.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.140.19
Hits (+0.1)0.210.09
Blocks (+0.5)0.820.79

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: Schneider vs LaCombe

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.

SchneiderLaCombe
3Team record in 6 meetings3
1Points in those games4

Schneider 0G 1A, 8 SOG · LaCombe 1G 3A, 8 SOG

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

17:49 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Schneider's side

Shot attempts
19–20
48.7%
Expected goals
0.6–0.8
40.3%
Goals
1–0

Games against each other

Games between Braden Schneider and Jackson LaCombe
DateScoreSchneiderLaCombe
2026-01-19NYR 3–5 ANA0G 0A 0S0G 1A 0S
2025-12-15NYR 1–4 ANA0G 0A 4S1G 0A 5S
2025-03-28NYR 4–5 ANA0G 0A 1S0G 2A 0S
2024-10-26NYR 2–1 ANA0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S
2024-01-21NYR 5–2 ANA0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2023-12-15NYR 5–1 ANA0G 1A 1S0G 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.

SchneiderLaCombe

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.

Braden Schneider

4games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to DLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 15th-most FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.2 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

Jackson LaCombe

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ VGK
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs FLA1.8 pts
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)

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FAQ

Should I start Braden Schneider or Jackson LaCombe in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.37. Schneider had 18 points in 82 games; LaCombe had 58 in 82 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, Braden Schneider or Jackson LaCombe?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jackson LaCombe leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Schneider and LaCombe done against each other?
In 6 games against each other in our data, Schneider's team went 3–3. Schneider had 1 points (0 goals) and LaCombe had 4 (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 →