Who to start · 2025-26
Elias Pettersson vs Rasmus Andersson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88.
Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.
This week Pettersson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Andersson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Pettersson for 3.8 ESPN points to Andersson's 2.0.
Rasmus Andersson has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Pettersson's biggest edges: Ascension score 57, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.60, Forecheck xG /60 0.27.
Andersson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.4, Luck Meter +51, Plus/minus +4.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Elias Pettersson
2.34
fantasy points per game
Rasmus Andersson
1.88
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Elias Pettersson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Pettersson | Andersson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.59 | 0.37 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.55 | 0.33 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.07 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.70 | 0.85 |
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 Andersson
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 11G 17A, 60 SOG · Andersson 6G 14A, 51 SOG
Pettersson blocked 1 of Andersson's shots; Andersson blocked 3 of Pettersson's.
On the ice against each other (Pettersson's side)
26:43 at 5-on-5 over 5 games, 2025-26, from Pettersson's side
- Shot attempts
- 27–26
- 50.9%
- Expected goals
- 1.1–1.5
- 42.1%
- Goals
- 2–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Pettersson | Andersson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | VAN 1–2 VGK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2026-03-30 | VAN 2–4 VGK | 0G 1A 4S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2026-02-04 | VAN 2–5 VGK | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-11-23 | VAN 2–5 CGY | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 3A 2S |
| 2025-10-09 | VAN 5–1 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-03-12 | VAN 4–3 CGY | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2024-11-12 | VAN 3–1 CGY | 1G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-10-09 | VAN 5–6 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2024-04-16 | VAN 4–1 CGY | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-03-23 | VAN 4–2 CGY | 0G 2A 1S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2023-12-02 | VAN 4–3 CGY | 1G 1A 3S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2023-11-16 | VAN 2–5 CGY | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
Latest 12 of 32 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.
Elias Pettersson
4games (2 left)
3.8proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDMOpp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDMOpp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Devon Levi (.682)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY2.3 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to CSchedule edge −3.4 win%Likely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.5 ptsOpp allows 14th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Carter Hart (.891)
Rasmus Andersson
3games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 11th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.0 ptsOpp allows 5th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
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FAQ
- Should I start Elias Pettersson or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88. Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 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 Rasmus Andersson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Rasmus Andersson leads in 17 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 Andersson done against each other?
- In 32 games against each other in our data, Pettersson's team went 14–18. Pettersson had 28 points (11 goals) and Andersson had 20 (6 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 →