Who to start · 2026-27
Devon Levi vs Philipp Grubauer
In 2026-27, Devon Levi posted a .906 save percentage to Philipp Grubauer's .892.
Against our expected-goals model, Levi saved +1.9 goals and Grubauer −0.2.
This week Levi has 1 game left (about 0.2 expected starts) with 1 soft matchup; Grubauer has no games left. In ESPN default points scoring we project Levi for 0.8 to Grubauer's 0.0 over the games left.
Devon Levi has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Levi's biggest edges: Wins 9, Shutouts 1, Goals-against average 2.48.
Grubauer's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +3.64, Overtime losses 1, Saves 265.
In standard categories (W, GAA, SV%), the default in Who Should I Start, Devon Levi rates ahead, +3.4 to -0.8 in summed category z-scores.
- • Levi has played 10 of the Oilers' 20 games since Oct 1 (in and out of the lineup).
- • Grubauer has played 10 of the Kraken's 14 games since Oct 9 (in and out of the lineup).
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Fantasy value: your scoring
Under Standard (3 categories), Devon Levi has the edge (Levi wins 3, Grubauer wins 0 of 3 categories).
| Category | Levi | Grubauer |
|---|---|---|
| Wins / game | 0.90 | 0.42 |
| GAA (lower wins) | 2.48 | 3.11 |
| Save % | 0.906 | 0.892 |
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 scoring choice is shared with Who Should I Start: saved on this device, and on your account when you are signed in.
Head-to-head: Levi vs Grubauer
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Levi | Grubauer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | EDM 3–1 SEA | 19/20 SV | 22/24 SV |
| 2025-01-20 | BUF 4–6 SEA | 28/33 SV | 0/0 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
This week's schedule
Nov 9 to Nov 15. 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 cover the games left: Edgehalla's rest-of-season rates per game, adjusted for each opponent's scoring allowed and, for goalies, weighted by the chance he starts, in ESPN default points.
Scored in ESPN default points (W 4, GA -2, SV 0.2, SO 3, OTL 1). Use your league's scoring
Devon Levi
4games (1 left)
0.8proj. ESPN default pts
About 0.2 expected starts
- Mon, Nov 9 vs NYROpp allows 15th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Dylan Garand (.910)
- Wed, Nov 11 vs PHIOpp allows 8th-most FP to GLikely vs Dan Vladar (.879)
- Sat, Nov 14 @ TOROpp allows 10th-most FP to GLikely vs Anthony Stolarz (.905)
- Opp allows 8th-most FP to Gvs Dan Vladar (.879)
Philipp Grubauer
2games (0 left)
0.0proj. ESPN default pts
- Thu, Nov 12 vs CAROpp allows 8th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.872)
- Sat, Nov 14 @ CAR
Player data stories
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- Only 14 NHL Defencemen Still Score Like Ken Daneyko A stay-at-home defenceman stays back to defend and leaves the scoring to others.
- How Much Lighter Did the NHL Really Get? Teams write down NHL weights.
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FAQ
- Should I start Devon Levi or Philipp Grubauer?
- In 2026-27, Devon Levi posted a .906 save percentage to Philipp Grubauer's .892. Against our expected-goals model, Levi saved +1.9 goals and Grubauer −0.2. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Devon Levi or Philipp Grubauer?
- On 2026-27 numbers, Devon Levi leads in 8 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Levi and Grubauer done against each other?
- In 2 games against each other in our data, Levi's team went 1–1.
2026-27 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 →