Who to start · 2025-26
Charlie McAvoy vs Esa Lindell
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Charlie McAvoy projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Esa Lindell's 1.72.
McAvoy had 61 points in 69 games; Lindell had 32 in 82 games.
This week McAvoy has 1 game left; Lindell has 1 left. We project McAvoy for 2.4 ESPN points to Lindell's 1.7.
Charlie McAvoy has the better number in 22 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
McAvoy's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 75, Transition attempts /60 0.56, Penalty minutes 62.
Lindell's biggest edges: High-danger chances 55.4%, Expected goals 54.9%, Scoring chances 52.2%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Charlie McAvoy
2.41
fantasy points per game
Esa Lindell
1.72
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Charlie McAvoy has the edge.
| Points per game from | McAvoy | Lindell |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.72 | 0.32 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.01 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.93 | 1.09 |
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: McAvoy vs Lindell
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.
McAvoy 0G 7A, 15 SOG · Lindell 2G 3A, 21 SOG
On the ice against each other (McAvoy's side)
15:04 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McAvoy's side
- Shot attempts
- 11–15
- 42.3%
- Expected goals
- 0.6–0.9
- 40.5%
- Goals
- 0–3
Games against each other
| Date | Score | McAvoy | Lindell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | BOS 6–3 DAL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-01-20 | BOS 2–6 DAL | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2024-11-14 | BOS 2–7 DAL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2024-10-24 | BOS 2–5 DAL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-02-19 | BOS 4–3 DAL | 0G 2A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2023-02-14 | BOS 3–2 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-01-30 | BOS 1–6 DAL | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2021-10-16 | BOS 3–1 DAL | 0G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2020-02-27 | BOS 4–3 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2019-10-03 | BOS 2–1 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2018-01-15 | BOS 2–3 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
Every stat, side by side
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.
Charlie McAvoy
3games (1 left)
2.4proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B2.4 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Esa Lindell
2games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B1.7 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Charlie McAvoy or Esa Lindell 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 Esa Lindell's 1.72. McAvoy had 61 points in 69 games; Lindell had 32 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, Charlie McAvoy or Esa Lindell?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Charlie McAvoy leads in 22 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have McAvoy and Lindell done against each other?
- In 11 games against each other in our data, McAvoy's team went 6–5. McAvoy had 7 points (0 goals) and Lindell had 5 (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 →