Who to start · 2025-26
Elias Lindholm vs Jason Robertson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Elias Lindholm's 1.78.
Lindholm had 48 points in 69 games; Robertson had 96 in 82 games.
This week Lindholm has 1 game left; Robertson has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.2 ESPN points to Lindholm's 1.5.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Lindholm's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 660, Blocked shots 59, Goals above expected +0.3.
Robertson's biggest edges: High-danger chances 55.8%, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.29, Plus/minus +22.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Elias Lindholm
1.78
fantasy points per game
Jason Robertson
2.44
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Lindholm | Robertson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.55 | 1.03 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.46 | 0.58 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.18 | 0.35 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.41 | 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: Lindholm vs Robertson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Lindholm 8G 11A, 56 SOG · Robertson 11G 11A, 59 SOG
Lindholm blocked 4 of Robertson's shots; Robertson blocked 0 of Lindholm's.
On the ice against each other (Lindholm's side)
15:30 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Lindholm's side
- Shot attempts
- 9–22
- 29.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.5–1.1
- 29.7%
- Goals
- 1–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Lindholm | Robertson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | BOS 6–3 DAL | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 2A 2S |
| 2026-01-20 | BOS 2–6 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 2G 0A 9S |
| 2024-11-14 | BOS 2–7 DAL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2024-10-24 | BOS 2–5 DAL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2023-11-30 | CGY 4–3 DAL | 0G 0A 5S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2023-11-24 | CGY 7–4 DAL | 1G 1A 1S | 1G 1A 2S |
| 2023-11-01 | CGY 3–4 DAL | 0G 2A 4S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2023-03-18 | CGY 5–6 DAL | 1G 1A 3S | 2G 1A 5S |
| 2023-03-06 | CGY 5–4 DAL | 1G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2023-01-14 | CGY 6–5 DAL | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 2A 4S |
| 2022-05-15 · PO | CGY 3–2 DAL | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2022-05-13 · PO | CGY 2–4 DAL | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 1S |
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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.
Elias Lindholm
3games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.5 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Jason Robertson
2games (1 left)
2.2proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.2 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Elias Lindholm or Jason Robertson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Elias Lindholm's 1.78. Lindholm had 48 points in 69 games; Robertson had 96 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, Elias Lindholm or Jason Robertson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Lindholm and Robertson done against each other?
- In 20 games against each other in our data, Lindholm's team went 11–9. Lindholm had 19 points (8 goals) and Robertson had 22 (11 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 →