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Chandler Stephenson vs Pavel Dorofeyev

Chandler StephensonChandler StephensonKraken · CentrevsPavel DorofeyevPavel DorofeyevRangers · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Dorofeyev projects to 1.90 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.

Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Dorofeyev had 64 in 82 games.

This week Stephenson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Dorofeyev has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Stephenson for 2.9 ESPN points to Dorofeyev's 1.4.

Pavel Dorofeyev has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Stephenson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 759, Blocked shots 56, 20+ mph bursts 169.

Dorofeyev's biggest edges: High-danger chances 59.2%, Scoring chances 57.0%, Corsi 56.0%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 12 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Chandler Stephenson

1.47

fantasy points per game

Pavel Dorofeyev

1.90

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Pavel Dorofeyev has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromStephensonDorofeyev
Goals (+2)0.500.86
Assists (+1)0.390.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.090.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.120.30
Hits (+0.1)0.020.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.330.20

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 Dorofeyev

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

StephensonDorofeyev
4Team record in 7 meetings3
5Points in those games3

Stephenson 0G 5A, 7 SOG · Dorofeyev 2G 1A, 15 SOG

0Goals set up by the other5

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

On the ice against each other (Stephenson's side)

16:00 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26, from Stephenson's side

Shot attempts
13–18
41.9%
Expected goals
0.7–0.7
49.9%
Goals
1–1

Games against each other

Games between Chandler Stephenson and Pavel Dorofeyev
DateScoreStephensonDorofeyev
2026-04-15SEA 1–4 VGK0G 0A 0S0G 0A 3S
2026-04-09SEA 4–3 VGK0G 1A 1S0G 1A 2S
2026-01-31SEA 3–2 VGK0G 2A 0S0G 0A 0S
2025-10-11SEA 2–1 VGK0G 0A 1S1G 0A 3S
2025-04-10SEA 1–2 VGK0G 0A 0S0G 0A 3S
2024-12-21SEA 2–6 VGK0G 2A 1S0G 0A 1S
2024-11-08SEA 4–3 VGK0G 0A 4S1G 0A 3S

Every stat, side by side

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

StephensonDorofeyev

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.

Chandler Stephenson

3games (2 left)

2.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 pts
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

Pavel Dorofeyev

4games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows the most FP to RWLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.4 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Pavel Dorofeyev in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Dorofeyev projects to 1.90 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Dorofeyev had 64 in 82 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 Pavel Dorofeyev?
On 2025-26 numbers, Pavel Dorofeyev leads in 22 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 Dorofeyev done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 4–3. Stephenson had 5 points (0 goals) and Dorofeyev had 3 (2 goals).

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 →