Who to start · 2025-26
Chandler Stephenson vs Ryan Hartman
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Hartman projects to 1.73 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.
Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 games.
This week Stephenson has 2 games left; Hartman has 1 left. We project Stephenson for 2.8 ESPN points to Hartman's 1.8.
Ryan Hartman has the better number in 19 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Stephenson's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 169, Ascension score 51, Draw Equity /100 +0.036.
Hartman's biggest edges: Scoring chances 53.2%, Sequence xG 53.7%, Expected goals 53.6%.
Head to head on the dot, Stephenson leads Hartman 42–29.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Chandler Stephenson
1.47
fantasy points per game
Ryan Hartman
1.73
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Ryan Hartman has the edge.
| Points per game from | Stephenson | Hartman |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.57 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.25 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.33 | 0.59 |
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 Hartman
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Stephenson 4G 20A, 33 SOG · Hartman 9G 9A, 75 SOG
Stephenson's offensive zone 10–13 · neutral 15–8 · Stephenson's defensive zone 17–8 (2020-21 to 2025-26)
Stephenson blocked 1 of Hartman's shots; Hartman blocked 0 of Stephenson's.
On the ice against each other (Stephenson's side)
9:01 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from Stephenson's side
- Shot attempts
- 6–11
- 35.3%
- Expected goals
- 0.1–0.9
- 12.1%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Stephenson | Hartman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | SEA 2–5 MIN | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2026-01-08 | SEA 2–3 MIN | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2025-12-08 | SEA 1–4 MIN | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-19 | SEA 0–4 MIN | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2025-03-04 | SEA 3–4 MIN | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2024-10-12 | SEA 5–4 MIN | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 6S |
| 2024-04-12 | VGK 7–2 MIN | 0G 4A 0S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2024-03-30 | VGK 2–1 MIN | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2024-02-12 | VGK 3–5 MIN | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2023-04-01 | VGK 4–1 MIN | 1G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-02-09 | VGK 5–1 MIN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2022-03-21 | VGK 0–3 MIN | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 6S |
Latest 12 of 31 meetings.
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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)
2.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.4 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.4 pts
Ryan Hartman
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.8 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Ryan Hartman in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Hartman projects to 1.73 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Hartman had 43 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, Chandler Stephenson or Ryan Hartman?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Ryan Hartman leads in 19 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Stephenson and Hartman done against each other?
- In 31 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 16–15. Stephenson had 24 points (4 goals) and Hartman had 18 (9 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Stephenson or Hartman?
- Against each other, Stephenson has won 42 and Hartman 29 of their 71 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 →