Who to start · 2025-26
Carter Verhaeghe vs Nazem Kadri
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nazem Kadri projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50.
Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games.
This week Verhaeghe has 1 game left; Kadri has 1 left. We project Verhaeghe for 1.6 ESPN points to Kadri's 1.5.
Carter Verhaeghe has the better number in 19 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Verhaeghe's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.4, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.014, 20+ mph bursts 180.
Kadri's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.53, Ascension score 48, Draw Equity /100 −0.034.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Carter Verhaeghe
1.50
fantasy points per game
Nazem Kadri
1.63
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Nazem Kadri has the edge.
| Points per game from | Verhaeghe | Kadri |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.57 | 0.39 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.40 | 0.54 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.18 |
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: Verhaeghe vs Kadri
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2019-20 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Verhaeghe 1G 1A, 22 SOG · Kadri 3G 4A, 27 SOG
Verhaeghe's offensive zone 1–0 · neutral 3–0 · Verhaeghe's defensive zone 0–0 (2019-20)
On the ice against each other (Verhaeghe's side)
2:23 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Verhaeghe's side
- Shot attempts
- 1–6
- 14.3%
- Expected goals
- 0.0–0.4
- 0.0%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Verhaeghe | Kadri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | FLA 3–5 CGY | 0G 1A 4S | 1G 2A 8S |
| 2025-03-01 | FLA 3–0 CGY | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-12-14 | FLA 0–3 CGY | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2024-03-09 | FLA 5–1 CGY | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2023-12-18 | FLA 1–3 CGY | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2022-11-29 | FLA 2–6 CGY | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2022-11-19 | FLA 4–5 CGY | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-10-21 | FLA 4–1 COL | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2019-10-19 | TBL 2–6 COL | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 1S |
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.
Carter Verhaeghe
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
- Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
- Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.6 pts
Nazem Kadri
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Carter Verhaeghe or Nazem Kadri in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nazem Kadri projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50. Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 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, Carter Verhaeghe or Nazem Kadri?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Carter Verhaeghe leads in 19 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Verhaeghe and Kadri done against each other?
- In 9 games against each other in our data, Verhaeghe's team went 3–6. Verhaeghe had 2 points (1 goals) and Kadri had 7 (3 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Verhaeghe or Kadri?
- Against each other, Verhaeghe has won 4 and Kadri 0 of their 4 head-to-head draws.
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 →