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Charlie McAvoy vs Dougie Hamilton

Charlie McAvoyCharlie McAvoyBruins · DefencevsDougie HamiltonDougie HamiltonDevils · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Charlie McAvoy projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Dougie Hamilton's 1.74.

McAvoy had 61 points in 69 games; Hamilton had 39 in 77 games.

This week McAvoy has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Hamilton has 1 left. We project McAvoy for 1.7 ESPN points to Hamilton's 1.6.

Charlie McAvoy has the better number in 17 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

McAvoy's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1026, 20+ mph bursts 75, Luck Meter +60.

Hamilton's biggest edges: Corsi 54.2%, High-danger chances 54.4%, Fenwick 54.1%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Charlie McAvoy

2.41

fantasy points per game

Dougie Hamilton

1.63

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Charlie McAvoy has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcAvoyHamilton
Goals (+2)0.320.31
Assists (+1)0.720.35
Power-play points (+0.5)0.160.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.160.26
Hits (+0.1)0.110.11
Blocks (+0.5)0.930.50

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

Charlie McAvoy and Dougie Hamilton have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

McAvoyHamilton

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.

Charlie McAvoy

3games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to DLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.7 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −12.7 win%Likely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)

Dougie Hamilton

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs PHI
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Joseph Woll (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI1.6 pts
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to Dvs Ilya Sorokin (.906)

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FAQ

Should I start Charlie McAvoy or Dougie Hamilton in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Charlie McAvoy projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Dougie Hamilton's 1.74. McAvoy had 61 points in 69 games; Hamilton had 39 in 77 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, Charlie McAvoy or Dougie Hamilton?
On 2025-26 numbers, Charlie McAvoy leads in 17 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →