Who to start · 2025-26
Dylan Guenther vs Jack Eichel
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Dylan Guenther's 2.36.
Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Eichel had 90 in 74 games.
This week Guenther has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Eichel has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Guenther for 3.2 ESPN points to Eichel's 2.9.
Jack Eichel has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Guenther's biggest edges: Goals above expected +4.4, Hits 66, Luck Meter +42.
Eichel's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.42, Ascension score 62, Faceoffs won 558.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Dylan Guenther
2.36
fantasy points per game
Jack Eichel
2.65
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.
| Points per game from | Guenther | Eichel |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.20 | 0.76 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.99 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.17 | 0.27 |
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: Guenther vs Eichel
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Guenther 5G 6A, 47 SOG · Eichel 4G 13A, 55 SOG
Guenther's offensive zone 0–2 · neutral 0–0 · Guenther's defensive zone 0–1 (2023-24 to 2025-26)
Guenther blocked 0 of Eichel's shots; Eichel blocked 1 of Guenther's.
On the ice against each other (Guenther's side)
48:48 at 5-on-5 over 9 games, 2025-26, from Guenther's side
- Shot attempts
- 60–52
- 53.6%
- Expected goals
- 2.1–3.4
- 38.4%
- Goals
- 4–3
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Guenther | Eichel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 · PO | UTA 1–5 VGK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2026-04-29 · PO | UTA 4–5 VGK | 1G 0A 6S | 0G 2A 5S |
| 2026-04-27 · PO | UTA 4–5 VGK | 0G 1A 7S | 0G 3A 6S |
| 2026-04-24 · PO | UTA 4–2 VGK | 1G 0A 4S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2026-04-21 · PO | UTA 3–2 VGK | 1G 1A 5S | 0G 2A 1S |
| 2026-04-19 · PO | UTA 2–4 VGK | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-03-19 | UTA 4–0 VGK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2025-11-24 | UTA 5–1 VGK | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2025-11-20 | UTA 1–4 VGK | 0G 0A 4S | 2G 1A 5S |
| 2024-11-30 | UTA 6–0 VGK | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2024-11-15 | UTA 2–4 VGK | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2024-11-02 | UTA 3–4 VGK | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 4S |
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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.
Dylan Guenther
3games (2 left)
3.2proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to RWLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.6 ptsOpp allows 8th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.6 ptsOpp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
Jack Eichel
3games (1 left)
2.9proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 ptsOpp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
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FAQ
- Should I start Dylan Guenther or Jack Eichel in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Dylan Guenther's 2.36. Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Eichel had 90 in 74 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, Dylan Guenther or Jack Eichel?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Eichel leads in 25 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Guenther and Eichel done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, Guenther's team went 7–8. Guenther had 11 points (5 goals) and Eichel had 17 (4 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Guenther or Eichel?
- Against each other, Guenther has won 0 and Eichel 3 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 →