Who to start · 2025-26
David Pastrnak vs Sam Malinski
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Sam Malinski's 1.44.
Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Malinski had 40 in 82 games.
This week Pastrnak has 1 game left; Malinski has 1 left. We project Pastrnak for 2.3 ESPN points to Malinski's 1.4.
David Pastrnak has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Pastrnak's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 72, Ice time per game 20:39, Ice-time share 33.9%.
Malinski's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Top skating speed 22.9, High-danger chances 58.1%.
- • 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, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
David Pastrnak
2.44
fantasy points per game
Sam Malinski
1.44
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, David Pastrnak has the edge.
| Points per game from | Pastrnak | Malinski |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.66 | 0.18 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.93 | 0.37 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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 Malinski
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Pastrnak 5G 4A, 21 SOG · Malinski 1G 1A, 8 SOG
On the ice against each other (Pastrnak's side)
4:05 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Pastrnak's side
- Shot attempts
- 4–4
- 50.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.0
- 91.4%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Pastrnak | Malinski |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-25 | BOS 3–2 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-10-18 | BOS 1–4 COL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-01-25 | BOS 3–1 COL | 1G 2A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-10-16 | BOS 5–3 COL | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-01-18 | BOS 5–2 COL | 3G 0A 8S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-01-08 | BOS 3–4 COL | 0G 1A 4S | 1G 0A 1S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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)
2.3proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B2.3 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Sam Malinski
2games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.4 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start David Pastrnak or Sam Malinski 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 Sam Malinski's 1.44. Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Malinski had 40 in 82 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 Sam Malinski?
- On 2025-26 numbers, David Pastrnak leads in 17 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 Malinski done against each other?
- In 6 games against each other in our data, Pastrnak's team went 4–2. Pastrnak had 9 points (5 goals) and Malinski had 2 (1 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 →