Who to start · 2025-26
David Pastrnak vs Joel Eriksson Ek
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70.
Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Eriksson Ek had 51 in 70 games.
This week Pastrnak has 1 game left; Eriksson Ek has 1 left. We project Pastrnak for 2.5 ESPN points to Eriksson Ek's 1.8.
Joel Eriksson Ek has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Pastrnak's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 64.7%, Forecheck xG /60 0.29, Penalty minutes 72.
Eriksson Ek's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 681, Ascension score 53, Top skating speed 22.4.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 8 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
David Pastrnak
2.44
fantasy points per game
Joel Eriksson Ek
1.70
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, David Pastrnak has the edge.
| Points per game from | Pastrnak | Eriksson Ek |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.66 | 0.51 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.93 | 0.43 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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: Pastrnak vs Eriksson Ek
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Pastrnak 8G 8A, 51 SOG · Eriksson Ek 1G 5A, 32 SOG
Pastrnak's offensive zone 1–1 · neutral 0–1 · Pastrnak's defensive zone 0–0 (2021-22 to 2025-26)
Pastrnak blocked 0 of Eriksson Ek's shots; Eriksson Ek blocked 1 of Pastrnak's.
On the ice against each other (Pastrnak's side)
13:31 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Pastrnak's side
- Shot attempts
- 16–20
- 44.4%
- Expected goals
- 0.6–1.0
- 36.8%
- Goals
- 1–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Pastrnak | Eriksson Ek |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | BOS 6–3 MIN | 0G 2A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-12-14 | BOS 2–6 MIN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2025-02-04 | BOS 3–0 MIN | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2023-12-23 | BOS 2–3 MIN | 1G 0A 4S | 1G 1A 5S |
| 2023-12-19 | BOS 3–4 MIN | 2G 0A 11S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2023-03-18 | BOS 5–2 MIN | 1G 1A 6S | 0G 1A 6S |
| 2022-10-22 | BOS 4–3 MIN | 1G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-03-16 | BOS 2–4 MIN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2020-02-01 | BOS 6–1 MIN | 1G 2A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2019-11-23 | BOS 5–4 MIN | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2019-04-04 | BOS 3–0 MIN | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2019-01-08 | BOS 4–0 MIN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
Latest 12 of 14 meetings.
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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.
David Pastrnak
3games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B2.5 pts
Joel Eriksson Ek
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.8 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start David Pastrnak or Joel Eriksson Ek 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 Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70. Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Eriksson Ek had 51 in 70 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, David Pastrnak or Joel Eriksson Ek?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Joel Eriksson Ek leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Pastrnak and Eriksson Ek done against each other?
- In 14 games against each other in our data, Pastrnak's team went 10–4. Pastrnak had 16 points (8 goals) and Eriksson Ek had 6 (1 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Pastrnak or Eriksson Ek?
- Against each other, Pastrnak has won 1 and Eriksson Ek 2 of their 3 head-to-head draws.
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 →