Who to start · 2025-26
Elias Pettersson vs Martin Necas
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Martin Necas projects to 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Elias Pettersson's 2.34.
Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Necas had 100 in 78 games.
This week Pettersson has 2 games left; Necas has 1 left. We project Pettersson for 3.8 ESPN points to Necas's 2.1.
Martin Necas has the better number in 28 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Pettersson's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 +0.002, Ascension score 57, Faceoffs won 642.
Necas's biggest edges: Plus/minus +47, Luck Meter +71, Goals above expected +5.9.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Elias Pettersson
2.34
fantasy points per game
Martin Necas
2.40
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Martin Necas has the edge.
| Points per game from | Pettersson | Necas |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.59 | 0.91 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.55 | 0.81 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.70 | 0.16 |
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: Pettersson vs Necas
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Pettersson 5G 6A, 27 SOG · Necas 3G 4A, 31 SOG
Pettersson's offensive zone 2–0 · neutral 0–2 · Pettersson's defensive zone 2–0 (2018-19 to 2025-26)
Pettersson blocked 0 of Necas's shots; Necas blocked 1 of Pettersson's.
On the ice against each other (Pettersson's side)
20:07 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from Pettersson's side
- Shot attempts
- 13–23
- 36.1%
- Expected goals
- 0.4–1.2
- 25.1%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Pettersson | Necas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | VAN 8–6 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2025-12-02 | VAN 1–3 COL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-11-09 | VAN 4–5 COL | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2025-02-04 | VAN 3–0 COL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-01-10 | VAN 0–2 CAR | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-10-28 | VAN 3–4 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2024-02-06 | VAN 3–2 CAR | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2023-12-09 | VAN 4–3 CAR | 1G 2A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-01-15 | VAN 4–3 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-10-24 | VAN 2–3 CAR | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2022-01-15 | VAN 1–4 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2021-12-12 | VAN 2–1 CAR | 1G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 2S |
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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 Pettersson
4games (2 left)
3.8proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.9 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.9 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Martin Necas
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL2.1 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Elias Pettersson or Martin Necas in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Martin Necas projects to 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Elias Pettersson's 2.34. Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Necas had 100 in 78 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 Pettersson or Martin Necas?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Martin Necas leads in 28 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Pettersson and Necas done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, Pettersson's team went 7–8. Pettersson had 11 points (5 goals) and Necas had 7 (3 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Pettersson or Necas?
- Against each other, Pettersson has won 4 and Necas 2 of their 6 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 →