Who to start · 2025-26
Brock Boeser vs Elias Pettersson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brock Boeser's 1.68.
Boeser had 48 points in 75 games; Pettersson had 51 in 74 games.
This week Boeser has 2 games left; Pettersson has 2 left. We project Pettersson for 3.8 ESPN points to Boeser's 3.1.
Elias Pettersson has the better number in 24 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Boeser's biggest edges: Goals above expected −0.6, Goals 22, Shots on goal 166.
Pettersson's biggest edges: Blocked shots 108, Top skating speed 22.7, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.002.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Brock Boeser
1.68
fantasy points per game
Elias Pettersson
2.34
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Elias Pettersson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Boeser | Pettersson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.64 | 0.59 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.42 | 0.55 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.70 |
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: Boeser vs Pettersson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Boeser blocked 2 of Pettersson's shots; Pettersson blocked 1 of Boeser's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
168:39 at 5-on-5 over 40 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 158–177
- 47.2%
- Expected goals
- 5.9–9.5
- 38.4%
- Goals
- 4–14
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Brock Boeser
4games (2 left)
3.1proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.5 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.5 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Elias Pettersson
4games (2 left)
3.8proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.9 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.9 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Brock Boeser or Elias Pettersson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brock Boeser's 1.68. Boeser had 48 points in 75 games; Pettersson had 51 in 74 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, Brock Boeser or Elias Pettersson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Elias Pettersson leads in 24 of 36 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 →