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David Pastrnak vs Travis Konecny

David PastrnakDavid PastrnakBruins · Right wingvsTravis KonecnyTravis KonecnyFlyers · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, David Pastrnak projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Travis Konecny's 1.90.

Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Konecny had 68 in 77 games.

This week Pastrnak has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Konecny has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Pastrnak for 1.9 ESPN points to Konecny's 1.4.

David Pastrnak has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Pastrnak's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 64.7%, Power-play share 82.4%, Corsi 48.9%.

Konecny's biggest edges: Goals above expected −0.5, High-danger chances 52.2%, Top skating speed 22.3.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 8 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

David Pastrnak

2.44

fantasy points per game

Travis Konecny

1.90

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, David Pastrnak has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromPastrnakKonecny
Goals (+2)0.660.62
Assists (+1)0.930.53
Power-play points (+0.5)0.180.08
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.350.21
Hits (+0.1)0.100.16
Blocks (+0.5)0.210.28

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 Konecny

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.

PastrnakKonecny
17Team record in 29 meetings12
38Points in those games19

Pastrnak 20G 18A, 124 SOG · Konecny 9G 10A, 67 SOG

0Hits on each other3
1Penalties drawn off the other0

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

20:39 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from Pastrnak's side

Shot attempts
16–24
40.0%
Expected goals
0.8–1.8
29.4%
Goals
1–2

Games against each other

Games between David Pastrnak and Travis Konecny
DateScorePastrnakKonecny
2026-04-05BOS 1–2 PHI0G 1A 4S0G 0A 2S
2026-02-28BOS 1–3 PHI0G 0A 2S1G 1A 4S
2026-01-29BOS 6–3 PHI0G 0A 1S1G 1A 5S
2024-12-07BOS 4–3 PHI0G 1A 3S0G 1A 5S
2024-11-02BOS 3–0 PHI0G 1A 4S0G 0A 1S
2024-10-29BOS 0–2 PHI0G 0A 3S0G 0A 0S
2024-03-23BOS 2–3 PHI0G 0A 1S2G 0A 2S
2024-03-16BOS 6–5 PHI0G 1A 1S0G 1A 6S
2024-01-27BOS 6–2 PHI2G 1A 8S0G 0A 4S
2023-04-09BOS 5–3 PHI3G 1A 10S0G 0A 1S
2023-01-16BOS 6–0 PHI2G 1A 4S0G 0A 2S
2022-11-17BOS 4–1 PHI0G 1A 2S0G 0A 1S

Latest 12 of 29 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

PastrnakKonecny

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.

David Pastrnak

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to RW
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Travis Konecny

3games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs PIT
    Opp allows the fewest FP to RW
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NJDB2B
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CAR1.4 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start David Pastrnak or Travis Konecny 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 Travis Konecny's 1.90. Pastrnak had 100 points in 77 games; Konecny had 68 in 77 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 Travis Konecny?
On 2025-26 numbers, David Pastrnak leads in 21 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 Konecny done against each other?
In 29 games against each other in our data, Pastrnak's team went 17–12. Pastrnak had 38 points (20 goals) and Konecny had 19 (9 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 →