Who to start · 2025-26
Chandler Stephenson vs Sam Reinhart
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.
Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Reinhart had 61 in 64 games.
This week Stephenson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Reinhart has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Stephenson for 2.9 ESPN points to Reinhart's 2.5.
Sam Reinhart has the better number in 22 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Stephenson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.9, Draw Equity /100 +0.036, 20+ mph bursts 169.
Reinhart's biggest edges: Scoring chances 52.3%, Offensive-zone time 45.3%, Corsi 50.9%.
Head to head on the dot, Stephenson leads Reinhart 38–22.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Chandler Stephenson
1.47
fantasy points per game
Sam Reinhart
2.13
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Sam Reinhart has the edge.
| Points per game from | Stephenson | Reinhart |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.44 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.33 | 0.31 |
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 Reinhart
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2024-25: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Stephenson 5G 6A, 26 SOG · Reinhart 10G 8A, 52 SOG
Stephenson's offensive zone 22–13 · neutral 1–1 · Stephenson's defensive zone 15–8 (2017-18 to 2024-25)
Stephenson blocked 2 of Reinhart's shots; Reinhart blocked 1 of Stephenson's.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Stephenson | Reinhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | SEA 2–1 FLA | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-12-10 | SEA 1–2 FLA | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2024-01-04 | VGK 1–4 FLA | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2023-12-23 | VGK 2–4 FLA | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2023-06-13 · PO | VGK 9–3 FLA | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2023-06-10 · PO | VGK 3–2 FLA | 2G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-06-08 · PO | VGK 2–3 FLA | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-06-05 · PO | VGK 7–2 FLA | 0G 2A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-06-03 · PO | VGK 5–2 FLA | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-03-07 | VGK 1–2 FLA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-01-12 | VGK 4–2 FLA | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2022-03-17 | VGK 5–3 FLA | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 22 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)
2.9proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows 2nd-most FP to C
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 ptsOpp allows 12th-most FP to C
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to C
Sam Reinhart
3games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ CAROpp allows 13th-fewest FP to C
- Thu, Oct 1 @ SJSOpp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA2.5 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to C
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FAQ
- Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Sam Reinhart in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Reinhart had 61 in 64 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 Sam Reinhart?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Sam Reinhart leads in 22 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 Reinhart done against each other?
- In 22 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 13–9. Stephenson had 11 points (5 goals) and Reinhart had 18 (10 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Stephenson or Reinhart?
- Against each other, Stephenson has won 38 and Reinhart 22 of their 60 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 →