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Brandt Clarke vs Matthew Schaefer

Brandt ClarkeBrandt ClarkeKings · DefencevsMatthew SchaeferMatthew SchaeferIslanders · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brandt Clarke's 1.97.

Clarke had 40 points in 82 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 games.

This week Clarke has 1 game left; Schaefer has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schaefer for 2.4 ESPN points to Clarke's 1.7.

Matthew Schaefer has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Clarke's biggest edges: Corsi 54.2%, Fenwick 55.7%, High-danger chances 53.1%.

Schaefer's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 269, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.59, Goals above expected +3.8.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Brandt Clarke

1.97

fantasy points per game

Matthew Schaefer

2.02

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Matthew Schaefer has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromClarkeSchaefer
Goals (+2)0.180.53
Assists (+1)0.370.41
Power-play points (+0.5)0.070.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.27
Hits (+0.1)0.030.05
Blocks (+0.5)1.120.67

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: Clarke vs Schaefer

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

ClarkeSchaefer
2Team record in 2 meetings0
2Points in those games2

Clarke 0G 2A, 3 SOG · Schaefer 0G 2A, 5 SOG

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

11:09 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Clarke's side

Shot attempts
11–6
64.7%
Expected goals
0.2–0.7
27.2%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Brandt Clarke and Matthew Schaefer
DateScoreClarkeSchaefer
2026-03-13LAK 3–2 NYI0G 0A 1S0G 1A 3S
2026-03-05LAK 5–3 NYI0G 2A 2S0G 1A 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.

ClarkeSchaefer

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.

Brandt Clarke

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ COL
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to DLikely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ SJS1.7 pts
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −3.2 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)

Matthew Schaefer

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Anthony Stolarz (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DLikely vs Jake Allen (.904)

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FAQ

Should I start Brandt Clarke or Matthew Schaefer in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brandt Clarke's 1.97. Clarke had 40 points in 82 games; Schaefer had 59 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, Brandt Clarke or Matthew Schaefer?
On 2025-26 numbers, Matthew Schaefer leads in 20 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Clarke and Schaefer done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Clarke's team went 2–0. Clarke had 2 points (0 goals) and Schaefer had 2 (0 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 →