Who to start · 2025-26
Eeli Tolvanen vs Vladislav Gavrikov
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Eeli Tolvanen projects to 1.71 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladislav Gavrikov's 1.51.
Tolvanen had 36 points in 78 games; Gavrikov had 35 in 82 games.
This week Tolvanen has 1 game left; Gavrikov has 1 left. We project Tolvanen for 1.6 ESPN points to Gavrikov's 1.5.
Vladislav Gavrikov has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Tolvanen's biggest edges: Ascension score 57, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.010, Transition attempts /60 1.47.
Gavrikov's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, High-danger chances 56.6%, Goals above expected +5.0.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Eeli Tolvanen
1.71
fantasy points per game
Vladislav Gavrikov
1.51
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Eeli Tolvanen has the edge.
| Points per game from | Tolvanen | Gavrikov |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.48 | 0.28 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.24 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.49 | 0.78 |
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: Tolvanen vs Gavrikov
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2020-21 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Tolvanen 4G 2A, 34 SOG · Gavrikov 1G 6A, 21 SOG
Tolvanen blocked 1 of Gavrikov's shots; Gavrikov blocked 1 of Tolvanen's.
On the ice against each other (Tolvanen's side)
14:28 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Tolvanen's side
- Shot attempts
- 8–21
- 27.6%
- Expected goals
- 0.4–0.5
- 48.9%
- Goals
- 1–0
On the ice together
8:46 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 9–8
- 52.9%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.3
- 39.7%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Tolvanen | Gavrikov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | SEA 4–2 NYR | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-11-01 | SEA 2–3 NYR | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2025-04-15 | SEA 5–6 LAK | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 2A 2S |
| 2025-04-07 | SEA 2–1 LAK | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-01-18 | SEA 4–2 LAK | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-11-23 | SEA 1–2 LAK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-04-03 | SEA 2–5 LAK | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-04-01 | SEA 1–3 LAK | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-01-28 | SEA 3–1 CBJ | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2022-10-20 | NSH 3–5 CBJ | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-12-30 | NSH 3–4 CBJ | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2021-11-30 | NSH 6–0 CBJ | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
Latest 12 of 18 meetings.
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Special teams & discipline
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.
Eeli Tolvanen
4games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.6 pts
Vladislav Gavrikov
4games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Eeli Tolvanen or Vladislav Gavrikov in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Eeli Tolvanen projects to 1.71 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladislav Gavrikov's 1.51. Tolvanen had 36 points in 78 games; Gavrikov had 35 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, Eeli Tolvanen or Vladislav Gavrikov?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Vladislav Gavrikov leads in 21 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Tolvanen and Gavrikov done against each other?
- In 18 games against each other in our data, Tolvanen's team went 9–9. Tolvanen had 6 points (4 goals) and Gavrikov had 7 (1 goals).
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 →