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Dylan Guenther vs Nick Schmaltz

Dylan GuentherDylan GuentherMammoth · Right wingvsNick SchmaltzNick SchmaltzMammoth · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Guenther projects to 2.36 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nick Schmaltz's 2.05.

Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Schmaltz had 74 in 82 games.

This week Guenther has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Schmaltz has 2 left. We project Guenther for 3.2 ESPN points to Schmaltz's 3.1.

Nick Schmaltz has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Guenther's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 2.52, Hits 66, Hardest shot 91.4.

Schmaltz's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 +0.052, Blocked shots 52, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.26.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Dylan Guenther

2.36

fantasy points per game

Nick Schmaltz

2.05

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Dylan Guenther has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGuentherSchmaltz
Goals (+2)1.200.88
Assists (+1)0.390.47
Power-play points (+0.5)0.200.11
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.320.25
Hits (+0.1)0.080.03
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 Schmaltz

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

GuentherSchmaltz
2Shots blocked by the other1

Guenther blocked 2 of Schmaltz's shots; Schmaltz blocked 1 of Guenther's.

13Goals set up by the other7

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

On the ice together

121:31 at 5-on-5 over 31 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
136–113
54.6%
Expected goals
5.3–5.1
50.8%
Goals
5–5

Every stat, side by side

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

GuentherSchmaltz

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)

3.2proj. 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 @ NYRB2B1.6 pts
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

Nick Schmaltz

3games (2 left)

3.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.7 pts
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.4 pts
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

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FAQ

Should I start Dylan Guenther or Nick Schmaltz 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 Nick Schmaltz's 2.05. Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Schmaltz had 74 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, Dylan Guenther or Nick Schmaltz?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Schmaltz leads in 21 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 →