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Cole Caufield vs Ivan Demidov

Cole CaufieldCole CaufieldCanadiens · Right wingvsIvan DemidovIvan DemidovCanadiens · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Cole Caufield projects to 2.29 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38.

Caufield had 88 points in 81 games; Demidov had 62 in 82 games.

This week Caufield has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Demidov has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Caufield for 1.6 ESPN points to Demidov's 1.2.

Cole Caufield has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Caufield's biggest edges: Corsi 52.9%, Fenwick 54.9%, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.016.

Demidov's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 34, 20+ mph bursts 155, Hardest shot 90.1.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Cole Caufield

2.29

fantasy points per game

Ivan Demidov

1.38

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Cole Caufield has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromCaufieldDemidov
Goals (+2)1.180.43
Assists (+1)0.430.49
Power-play points (+0.5)0.170.11
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.320.15
Hits (+0.1)0.080.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.120.15

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: Caufield vs Demidov

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

CaufieldDemidov
5Goals set up by the other3

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

18:04 at 5-on-5 over 11 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
13–20
39.4%
Expected goals
0.6–1.0
38.6%
Goals
0–0

Every stat, side by side

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

CaufieldDemidov

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.

Cole Caufield

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to RWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.6 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to RWvs Arturs Silovs (.888)

Ivan Demidov

2games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to RWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.2 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to RWvs Arturs Silovs (.888)

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FAQ

Should I start Cole Caufield or Ivan Demidov in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Cole Caufield projects to 2.29 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38. Caufield had 88 points in 81 games; Demidov had 62 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, Cole Caufield or Ivan Demidov?
On 2025-26 numbers, Cole Caufield leads in 25 of 34 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 →