Who to start · 2025-26
Cole Caufield vs Lane Hutson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Cole Caufield projects to 2.29 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Lane Hutson's 2.13.
Caufield had 88 points in 81 games; Hutson had 78 in 82 games.
This week Caufield has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Hutson has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Caufield for 1.6 ESPN points to Hutson's 1.5.
They split the 34 stats both are ranked on 16–16.
Caufield's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.65, Forecheck xG /60 0.33, Goals above expected +7.8.
Hutson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 137, 20+ mph bursts 141.
- • 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, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Cole Caufield
2.29
fantasy points per game
Lane Hutson
2.13
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Cole Caufield has the edge.
| Points per game from | Caufield | Hutson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.18 | 0.27 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.43 | 0.75 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.32 | 0.14 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.12 | 0.81 |
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 Hutson
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.
Caufield blocked 2 of Hutson's shots; Hutson blocked 0 of Caufield's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
591:25 at 5-on-5 over 99 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 604–486
- 55.4%
- Expected goals
- 30.4–23.3
- 56.6%
- Goals
- 39–19
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.
Cole Caufield
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOROpp allows 11th-most FP to RWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.6 ptsOpp allows the fewest FP to RWLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)
Lane Hutson
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOROpp allows 12th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.5 ptsOpp allows the fewest FP to DLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)
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FAQ
- Should I start Cole Caufield or Lane Hutson 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 Lane Hutson's 2.13. Caufield had 88 points in 81 games; Hutson had 78 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 Lane Hutson?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 16–16 across 34 stats where both qualify.
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 →