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Carter Verhaeghe vs Sam Bennett

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50.

Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Bennett had 58 in 76 games.

This week Verhaeghe has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bennett has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bennett for 1.9 ESPN points to Verhaeghe's 1.6.

Sam Bennett has the better number in 25 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Verhaeghe's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.78, 20+ mph bursts 180, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.27.

Bennett's biggest edges: Draw Equity /100 −0.018, Hardest shot 92.9, Faceoff win % 47.6%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Carter Verhaeghe

1.50

fantasy points per game

Sam Bennett

1.74

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sam Bennett has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromVerhaegheBennett
Goals (+2)0.570.60
Assists (+1)0.400.43
Power-play points (+0.5)0.070.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.220.25
Hits (+0.1)0.080.19
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.19

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 Bennett

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

VerhaegheBennett
6Shots blocked by the other3

Verhaeghe blocked 6 of Bennett's shots; Bennett blocked 3 of Verhaeghe's.

30Goals set up by the other29

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

On the ice together

663:01 at 5-on-5 over 67 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
706–612
53.6%
Expected goals
33.6–31.3
51.7%
Goals
42–34

Every stat, side by side

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

VerhaegheBennett

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.

Carter Verhaeghe

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.6 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

Sam Bennett

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.9 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

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FAQ

Should I start Carter Verhaeghe or Sam Bennett in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50. Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Bennett had 58 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, Carter Verhaeghe or Sam Bennett?
On 2025-26 numbers, Sam Bennett leads in 25 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 →