Who to start · 2025-26
David Pastrnak vs Nathan MacKinnon
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to David Pastrnak's 2.44.
Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; MacKinnon had 127 in 80 games.
This week Pastrnak has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; MacKinnon has 1 left. We project MacKinnon for 2.8 ESPN points to Pastrnak's 1.9.
Nathan MacKinnon has the better number in 27 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Pastrnak's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 72, Hits 86, Hardest shot 93.1.
MacKinnon's biggest edges: Top skating speed 24.8, Goals above expected +3.0, Faceoffs won 681.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 8 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
David Pastrnak
2.44
fantasy points per game
Nathan MacKinnon
3.32
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Nathan MacKinnon has the edge.
| Points per game from | Pastrnak | MacKinnon |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.66 | 1.49 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.93 | 0.87 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.46 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.21 |
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: Pastrnak vs MacKinnon
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 11G 8A, 61 SOG · MacKinnon 7G 11A, 61 SOG
Pastrnak's offensive zone 0–1 · neutral 0–0 · Pastrnak's defensive zone 0–0 (2023-24)
On the ice against each other (Pastrnak's side)
10:58 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Pastrnak's side
- Shot attempts
- 4–22
- 15.4%
- Expected goals
- 0.0–1.6
- 0.3%
- Goals
- 0–3
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Pastrnak | MacKinnon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-25 | BOS 3–2 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2025-10-18 | BOS 1–4 COL | 0G 0A 0S | 2G 0A 8S |
| 2025-01-25 | BOS 3–1 COL | 1G 2A 3S | 0G 0A 8S |
| 2024-10-16 | BOS 5–3 COL | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 2A 1S |
| 2024-01-18 | BOS 5–2 COL | 3G 0A 8S | 1G 0A 6S |
| 2024-01-08 | BOS 3–4 COL | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2022-12-03 | BOS 5–1 COL | 2G 0A 7S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2022-01-26 | BOS 3–4 COL | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2022-02-21 | BOS 5–1 COL | 2G 1A 8S | 1G 0A 7S |
| 2019-12-07 | BOS 1–4 COL | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2019-10-10 | BOS 2–4 COL | 1G 1A 5S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2019-02-10 | BOS 2–1 COL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 6S |
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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)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYROpp allows 13th-most FP to RW
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.9 ptsOpp allows 6th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Nathan MacKinnon
2games (1 left)
2.8proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAKOpp allows the most FP to C
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL2.8 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start David Pastrnak or Nathan MacKinnon in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to David Pastrnak's 2.44. Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; MacKinnon had 127 in 80 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 Nathan MacKinnon?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Nathan MacKinnon leads in 27 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 MacKinnon done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, Pastrnak's team went 7–8. Pastrnak had 19 points (11 goals) and MacKinnon had 18 (7 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Pastrnak or MacKinnon?
- Against each other, Pastrnak has won 0 and MacKinnon 1 of their 1 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 →