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Dylan Guenther vs Lawson Crouse

Dylan GuentherDylan GuentherMammoth · Right wingvsLawson CrouseLawson CrouseMammoth · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Guenther projects to 2.36 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Lawson Crouse's 1.65.

Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Crouse had 44 in 81 games.

This week Guenther has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Crouse has 2 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Guenther for 3.5 ESPN points to Crouse's 2.4.

Dylan Guenther has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Guenther's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.2%, Power-play points 24, Power-play share 70.7%.

Crouse's biggest edges: Blocked shots 52, Hits 212, Penalty minutes 46.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 PPP, 5 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Dylan Guenther

2.36

fantasy points per game

Lawson Crouse

1.65

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Dylan Guenther has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGuentherCrouse
Goals (+2)1.200.56
Assists (+1)0.390.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.200.04
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.320.17
Hits (+0.1)0.080.28
Blocks (+0.5)0.170.30

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 Crouse

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

GuentherCrouse
0Shots blocked by the other2

Guenther blocked 0 of Crouse's shots; Crouse blocked 2 of Guenther's.

7Goals set up by the other6

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

102:26 at 5-on-5 over 11 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
113–101
52.8%
Expected goals
5.0–3.8
57.1%
Goals
8–5

Every stat, side by side

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

GuentherCrouse

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.

Dylan Guenther

3games (2 left)

3.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to RWLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.6 pts
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

Lawson Crouse

3games (2 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to LWLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.2 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.2 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

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FAQ

Should I start Dylan Guenther or Lawson Crouse in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Guenther projects to 2.36 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Lawson Crouse's 1.65. Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Crouse had 44 in 81 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 Lawson Crouse?
On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Guenther leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →