Who to start · 2025-26
Connor McDavid vs Rasmus Andersson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Connor McDavid projects to 3.45 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88.
McDavid had 138 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.
This week McDavid has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Andersson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project McDavid for 2.3 ESPN points to Andersson's 2.0.
Connor McDavid has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
McDavid's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, Forecheck xG /60 0.36, Net penalties drawn /60 +1.05.
Andersson's biggest edges: Hardest shot 100.3, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.018, Blocked shots 150.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 6 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Connor McDavid
3.45
fantasy points per game
Rasmus Andersson
1.88
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Connor McDavid has the edge.
| Points per game from | McDavid | Andersson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.15 | 0.37 |
| Assists (+1) | 1.32 | 0.33 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.35 | 0.07 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.22 | 0.85 |
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
Connor McDavid and Rasmus Andersson have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).
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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.
Connor McDavid
3games (1 left)
2.3proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs VANOpp allows 6th-most FP to CLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ VANOpp allows 6th-most FP to CLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA2.3 ptsOpp allows 6th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Joey Daccord (.897)
Rasmus Andersson
3games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 11th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.0 ptsOpp allows 5th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
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FAQ
- Should I start Connor McDavid or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Connor McDavid projects to 3.45 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88. McDavid had 138 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 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, Connor McDavid or Rasmus Andersson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Connor McDavid 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 →