Who to start · 2025-26
Casey DeSmith vs Joseph Woll
In 2025-26, Casey DeSmith posted a .907 save percentage to Joseph Woll's .899.
Against our expected-goals model, DeSmith saved +5.5 goals and Woll −0.5.
This week DeSmith has 1 game left; Woll has 1 left with 1 soft matchup.
They split the 11 stats both are ranked on 5–5.
DeSmith's biggest edges: Goals-against average 2.43, Goals against 71, High-danger save % .830.
Woll's biggest edges: Saves 1,097, Rebounds prevented /100 +1.89, Shutouts 2.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .932 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Casey DeSmith
2.16
fantasy points per game
Joseph Woll
1.14
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Casey DeSmith has the edge.
| Points per game from | DeSmith | Woll |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.00 | 1.54 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.73 | -6.36 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.59 | 5.63 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.20 | 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: DeSmith vs Woll
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 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 | Woll |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | DAL 6–5 TOR | 22/27 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-12-21 | DAL 5–1 TOR | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-01-14 | DAL 4–1 TOR | 0/0 SV | 19/23 SV |
| 2024-12-18 | DAL 3–5 TOR | 6/6 SV | 36/39 SV |
| 2023-11-11 | VAN 2–5 TOR | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2021-11-20 | PIT 2–0 TOR | 0/0 SV | 0/0 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
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.
Casey DeSmith
2games (1 left)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STLOpp allows 13th-fewest FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2BOpp allows 11th-most FP to GSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Joseph Woll
3games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 vs PITOpp allows 4th-fewest FP to G
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NJDB2BOpp allows 9th-most FP to GSchedule edge −9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CAROpp allows 5th-most FP to GSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Casey DeSmith or Joseph Woll?
- In 2025-26, Casey DeSmith posted a .907 save percentage to Joseph Woll's .899. Against our expected-goals model, DeSmith saved +5.5 goals and Woll −0.5. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Casey DeSmith or Joseph Woll?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 5–5 across 11 stats where both qualify.
- How have DeSmith and Woll done against each other?
- In 6 games against each other in our data, DeSmith's team went 4–2.
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 →