Who to start · 2025-26
Dylan Larkin vs Nazem Kadri
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Larkin projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nazem Kadri's 1.63.
Larkin had 67 points in 74 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games.
This week Larkin has 1 game left; Kadri has 1 left. We project Larkin for 1.8 ESPN points to Kadri's 1.6.
Dylan Larkin has the better number in 20 of the 35 stats both are ranked on.
Larkin's biggest edges: Plus/minus +3, 20+ mph bursts 186, Goals above expected −0.5.
Kadri's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 68.0%, High-danger chances 52.4%, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.53.
Head to head on the dot, Larkin leads Kadri 43–41.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Dylan Larkin
2.13
fantasy points per game
Nazem Kadri
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Dylan Larkin has the edge.
| Points per game from | Larkin | Kadri |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.92 | 0.42 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.22 | 0.19 |
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: Larkin vs Kadri
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.
Larkin 10G 12A, 53 SOG · Kadri 6G 8A, 51 SOG
Larkin's offensive zone 11–6 · neutral 13–16 · Larkin's defensive zone 19–19 (2017-18 to 2025-26)
Larkin blocked 0 of Kadri's shots; Kadri blocked 3 of Larkin's.
On the ice against each other (Larkin's side)
2:19 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Larkin's side
- Shot attempts
- 1–3
- 25.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.0–0.2
- 13.5%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Larkin | Kadri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | DET 4–3 CGY | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2025-02-01 | DET 3–1 CGY | 1G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2024-11-27 | DET 2–1 CGY | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2024-02-17 | DET 5–0 CGY | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-10-22 | DET 6–2 CGY | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 6S |
| 2023-02-16 | DET 5–2 CGY | 0G 3A 3S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-02-09 | DET 2–1 CGY | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2022-02-23 | DET 2–5 COL | 0G 2A 1S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2020-01-20 | DET 3–6 COL | 1G 2A 3S | 2G 1A 4S |
| 2019-02-01 | DET 3–2 TOR | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2018-12-23 | DET 4–5 TOR | 0G 1A 5S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2018-12-06 | DET 5–4 TOR | 1G 1A 7S | 0G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 17 meetings.
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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 Larkin
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs NYRSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.8 pts
Nazem Kadri
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.6 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Dylan Larkin or Nazem Kadri in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Larkin projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nazem Kadri's 1.63. Larkin had 67 points in 74 games; Kadri had 50 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, Dylan Larkin or Nazem Kadri?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Larkin leads in 20 of 35 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Larkin and Kadri done against each other?
- In 17 games against each other in our data, Larkin's team went 10–7. Larkin had 22 points (10 goals) and Kadri had 14 (6 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Larkin or Kadri?
- Against each other, Larkin has won 43 and Kadri 41 of their 84 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 →