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Collin Graf vs David Pastrnak

Collin GrafCollin GrafSharks · Right wingvsDavid PastrnakDavid PastrnakBruins · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Collin Graf's 1.35.

Graf had 46 points in 81 games; Pastrnak had 100 in 77 games.

This week Graf has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Pastrnak has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Pastrnak for 1.8 ESPN points to Graf's 1.4.

David Pastrnak has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Graf's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.0, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.021, Top skating speed 22.9.

Pastrnak's biggest edges: Hardest shot 93.1, Penalty minutes 72, Offensive-zone time 43.6%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 8 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Collin Graf

1.35

fantasy points per game

David Pastrnak

2.44

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, David Pastrnak has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGrafPastrnak
Goals (+2)0.490.66
Assists (+1)0.290.93
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.140.35
Hits (+0.1)0.110.10
Blocks (+0.5)0.310.21

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: Graf vs Pastrnak

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

GrafPastrnak
3Team record in 4 meetings1
2Points in those games5

Graf 2G 0A, 6 SOG · Pastrnak 2G 3A, 21 SOG

On the ice against each other (Graf's side)

5:50 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Graf's side

Shot attempts
2–6
25.0%
Expected goals
0.0–0.4
5.0%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Collin Graf and David Pastrnak
DateScoreGrafPastrnak
2026-03-12SJS 4–2 BOS1G 0A 2S1G 1A 4S
2025-11-23SJS 3–1 BOS1G 0A 2S0G 1A 6S
2025-03-22SJS 3–1 BOS0G 0A 1S0G 0A 5S
2025-01-20SJS 3–6 BOS0G 0A 1S1G 1A 6S

Every stat, side by side

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

GrafPastrnak

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.

Collin Graf

2games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Akira Schmid (.892)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK1.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to RWSchedule edge +3.4 win%Likely vs Anton Forsberg (.910)

David Pastrnak

3games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to RWLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)

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FAQ

Should I start Collin Graf or David Pastrnak in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Collin Graf's 1.35. Graf had 46 points in 81 games; Pastrnak had 100 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, Collin Graf or David Pastrnak?
On 2025-26 numbers, David Pastrnak 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 Graf and Pastrnak done against each other?
In 4 games against each other in our data, Graf's team went 3–1. Graf had 2 points (2 goals) and Pastrnak 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 →