Who to start · 2025-26
Chandler Stephenson vs Vince Dunn
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vince Dunn projects to 1.83 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.
Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 games.
This week Stephenson has 2 games left; Dunn has 2 left. We project Dunn for 3.2 ESPN points to Stephenson's 2.8.
Vince Dunn has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Stephenson's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.3, Goals above expected +2.9, Blocked shots 56.
Dunn's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.7%, Penalty minutes 54, Transition attempts /60 0.38.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 1 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Chandler Stephenson
1.47
fantasy points per game
Vince Dunn
1.83
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Vince Dunn has the edge.
| Points per game from | Stephenson | Dunn |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.38 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.51 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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 Dunn
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 14A, 21 SOG · Dunn 2G 7A, 33 SOG
Stephenson blocked 3 of Dunn's shots; Dunn blocked 1 of Stephenson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
492:55 at 5-on-5 over 80 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 417–592
- 41.3%
- Expected goals
- 15.9–23.9
- 40.0%
- Goals
- 21–15
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Stephenson | Dunn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | VGK 0–3 SEA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2023-10-10 | VGK 4–1 SEA | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-04-13 | VGK 3–1 SEA | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-04-11 | VGK 4–1 SEA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-11-25 | VGK 2–4 SEA | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2022-10-15 | VGK 5–2 SEA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 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 2S |
| 2021-11-09 | VGK 4–2 SEA | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2021-10-12 | VGK 4–3 SEA | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2021-04-07 | VGK 1–3 STL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2021-03-13 | VGK 5–1 STL | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
Latest 12 of 21 meetings.
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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)
2.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.4 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.4 pts
Vince Dunn
3games (2 left)
3.2proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.6 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.6 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Vince Dunn in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vince Dunn projects to 1.83 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 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 Vince Dunn?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Vince Dunn 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 Dunn done against each other?
- In 21 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 15–6. Stephenson had 18 points (4 goals) and Dunn had 9 (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 →