Who to start · 2025-26
Chandler Stephenson vs Jordan Eberle
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jordan Eberle projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.
Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Eberle had 55 in 80 games.
This week Stephenson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Eberle has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eberle for 3.0 ESPN points to Stephenson's 2.9.
Jordan Eberle has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Stephenson's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.3, Faceoffs won 759, 20+ mph bursts 169.
Eberle's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.56, Plus/minus +2, Offensive-zone start % 58.7%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Chandler Stephenson
1.47
fantasy points per game
Jordan Eberle
1.74
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jordan Eberle has the edge.
| Points per game from | Stephenson | Eberle |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.73 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.34 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
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: Stephenson vs Eberle
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Stephenson 4G 11A, 24 SOG · Eberle 2G 4A, 38 SOG
Stephenson's offensive zone 1–0 · neutral 1–0 · Stephenson's defensive zone 3–2 (2019-20 to 2023-24)
Stephenson blocked 1 of Eberle's shots; Eberle blocked 2 of Stephenson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
72:30 at 5-on-5 over 19 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 78–74
- 51.3%
- Expected goals
- 3.5–4.0
- 46.2%
- Goals
- 2–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Stephenson | Eberle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | VGK 3–1 SEA | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-03-12 | VGK 5–4 SEA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-01-01 | VGK 0–3 SEA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-10-10 | VGK 4–1 SEA | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2023-04-13 | VGK 3–1 SEA | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-04-11 | VGK 4–1 SEA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-11-25 | VGK 2–4 SEA | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 6S |
| 2022-10-15 | VGK 5–2 SEA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-04-01 | VGK 5–2 SEA | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-03-30 | VGK 3–0 SEA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2021-11-09 | VGK 4–2 SEA | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2021-10-12 | VGK 4–3 SEA | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
Latest 12 of 21 meetings.
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.
Chandler Stephenson
3games (2 left)
2.9proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 ptsOpp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
Jordan Eberle
3games (2 left)
3.0proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows 2nd-most FP to RWLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.3 ptsOpp allows 15th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.7 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to RWLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
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FAQ
- Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Jordan Eberle in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jordan Eberle projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Eberle had 55 in 80 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, Chandler Stephenson or Jordan Eberle?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jordan Eberle leads in 21 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Stephenson and Eberle done against each other?
- In 21 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 15–6. Stephenson had 15 points (4 goals) and Eberle had 6 (2 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Stephenson or Eberle?
- Against each other, Stephenson has won 5 and Eberle 2 of their 7 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 →