Who to start · 2025-26
Casey DeSmith vs Devin Cooley
In 2025-26, Casey DeSmith posted a .907 save percentage to Devin Cooley's .909.
Against our expected-goals model, DeSmith saved +5.5 goals and Cooley +15.3.
This week DeSmith plays 3 games (about 0.6 expected starts) with 2 tough matchups; Cooley plays 2 (about 0.4 expected starts) with 2 tough matchups. We project DeSmith for 1.0 ESPN points to Cooley's 0.4.
Casey DeSmith has the better number in 6 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
DeSmith's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +0.58, Shutouts 1, Goals-against average 2.43.
Cooley's biggest edges: Goals saved above expected +15.3, High-danger save % .850, Saves 770.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .923 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .880 SV%.
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Fantasy value: your scoring
Casey DeSmith
2.09
fantasy points per game
Devin Cooley
1.30
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Casey DeSmith has the edge.
| Points per game from | DeSmith | Cooley |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.88 | 1.21 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.69 | -5.03 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.61 | 4.93 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.20 | 0.19 |
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: DeSmith vs Cooley
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.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | DeSmith | Cooley |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | DAL 4–3 CGY | 0/0 SV | 21/25 SV |
| 2026-03-03 | DAL 6–1 CGY | 20/21 SV | 16/18 SV |
| 2025-11-22 | DAL 2–3 CGY | 31/33 SV | 28/30 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
This week's schedule
Oct 5 to Oct 11. 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.
Casey DeSmith
3games
1.0proj. ESPN pts
About 0.6 expected starts
- Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to Gvs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
- Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)
Devin Cooley
2games
0.4proj. ESPN pts
About 0.4 expected starts
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FAQ
- Should I start Casey DeSmith or Devin Cooley?
- In 2025-26, Casey DeSmith posted a .907 save percentage to Devin Cooley's .909. Against our expected-goals model, DeSmith saved +5.5 goals and Cooley +15.3. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Casey DeSmith or Devin Cooley?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Casey DeSmith leads in 6 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have DeSmith and Cooley done against each other?
- In 3 games against each other in our data, DeSmith's team went 2–1.
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 →