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Collin Graf vs Sam Bennett

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Collin Graf's 1.35.

Graf had 46 points in 81 games; Bennett had 58 in 76 games.

This week Graf has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bennett has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bennett for 1.9 ESPN points to Graf's 1.4.

Sam Bennett has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Graf's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.32, Plus/minus +6, Top skating speed 22.9.

Bennett's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.6%, Hardest shot 92.9, Penalty minutes 82.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Collin Graf

1.35

fantasy points per game

Sam Bennett

1.74

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sam Bennett has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGrafBennett
Goals (+2)0.490.60
Assists (+1)0.290.43
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.09
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.140.25
Hits (+0.1)0.110.19
Blocks (+0.5)0.310.19

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 Bennett

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

GrafBennett
3Team record in 3 meetings0
1Points in those games1

Graf 0G 1A, 2 SOG · Bennett 0G 1A, 8 SOG

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

11:06 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Graf's side

Shot attempts
7–13
35.0%
Expected goals
0.3–0.7
33.1%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Collin Graf and Sam Bennett
DateScoreGrafBennett
2026-10-01SJS 4–3 FLA0G 0A 0S0G 1A 1S
2026-01-19SJS 4–1 FLA0G 0A 2S0G 0A 4S
2025-11-08SJS 3–1 FLA0G 1A 0S0G 0A 3S

Every stat, side by side

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

GrafBennett

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 RW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK1.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to RW

Sam Bennett

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to C
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.9 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C

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FAQ

Should I start Collin Graf or Sam Bennett in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Collin Graf's 1.35. Graf had 46 points in 81 games; Bennett had 58 in 76 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 Sam Bennett?
On 2025-26 numbers, Sam Bennett leads in 22 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 Bennett done against each other?
In 3 games against each other in our data, Graf's team went 3–0. Graf had 1 points (0 goals) and Bennett had 1 (0 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 →