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Brock Faber vs Ryan Hartman

Brock FaberBrock FaberWild · DefencevsRyan HartmanRyan HartmanWild · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brock Faber projects to 2.09 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Hartman's 1.73.

Faber had 51 points in 80 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 games.

This week Faber has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Hartman has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Faber for 1.4 ESPN points to Hartman's 1.2.

Brock Faber has the better number in 18 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Faber's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 129, Top skating speed 23.0, Luck Meter +55.

Hartman's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.64, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.009, Offensive-zone time 43.2%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Brock Faber

2.09

fantasy points per game

Ryan Hartman

1.84

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Brock Faber has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromFaberHartman
Goals (+2)0.380.61
Assists (+1)0.450.26
Power-play points (+0.5)0.070.05
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.220.22
Hits (+0.1)0.040.08
Blocks (+0.5)0.930.63

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: Faber vs Hartman

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.

FaberHartman
0Shots blocked by the other3

Faber blocked 0 of Hartman's shots; Hartman blocked 3 of Faber's.

5Goals set up by the other10

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

On the ice together

590:19 at 5-on-5 over 87 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
659–587
52.9%
Expected goals
30.2–24.2
55.5%
Goals
30–23

Every stat, side by side

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

FaberHartman

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.

Brock Faber

2games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 14th-most FP to DLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.4 pts
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)

Ryan Hartman

2games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.2 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)

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FAQ

Should I start Brock Faber or Ryan Hartman in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Brock Faber projects to 2.09 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Hartman's 1.73. Faber had 51 points in 80 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 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 Faber or Ryan Hartman?
On 2025-26 numbers, Brock Faber leads in 18 of 33 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 →