Who to start · 2025-26
Dylan Strome vs Ryan Leonard
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Strome projects to 1.72 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Leonard's 1.59.
Strome had 58 points in 80 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 games.
This week Strome has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Leonard has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Strome for 1.8 ESPN points to Leonard's 1.8.
Dylan Strome has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Strome's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.36, Faceoffs won 777, Offensive-zone start % 74.7%.
Leonard's biggest edges: Hits 124, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.50, Top skating speed 24.3.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 1 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Dylan Strome
1.72
fantasy points per game
Ryan Leonard
1.59
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Dylan Strome has the edge.
| Points per game from | Strome | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.45 | 0.63 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.58 | 0.31 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.34 | 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
Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).
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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 Strome
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 5th-fewest FP to C
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.8 ptsOpp allows 8th-most FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Ryan Leonard
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 5th-fewest FP to RW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.8 ptsOpp allows the most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Dylan Strome or Ryan Leonard in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Strome projects to 1.72 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Leonard's 1.59. Strome had 58 points in 80 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 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 Strome or Ryan Leonard?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Strome leads in 20 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 →