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Elias Pettersson vs Travis Sanheim

Elias PetterssonElias PetterssonCanucks · CentrevsTravis SanheimTravis SanheimFlyers · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Travis Sanheim's 1.84.

Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Sanheim had 37 in 81 games.

This week Pettersson has 2 games left with 1 soft and 1 tough matchups; Sanheim has 1 left. We project Pettersson for 3.8 ESPN points to Sanheim's 1.4.

Elias Pettersson has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Pettersson's biggest edges: Ascension score 57, Offensive-zone start % 55.0%, Offensive-zone time 42.8%.

Sanheim's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.9, Luck Meter +53, Plus/minus +12.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Elias Pettersson

2.34

fantasy points per game

Travis Sanheim

1.84

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Elias Pettersson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromPetterssonSanheim
Goals (+2)0.590.36
Assists (+1)0.550.34
Power-play points (+0.5)0.190.02
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.180.14
Hits (+0.1)0.130.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.700.92

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 Sanheim

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.

PetterssonSanheim
5Team record in 13 meetings8
10Points in those games2

Pettersson 3G 7A, 24 SOG · Sanheim 0G 2A, 24 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other5

Pettersson blocked 0 of Sanheim's shots; Sanheim blocked 5 of Pettersson's.

On the ice against each other (Pettersson's side)

3:46 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Pettersson's side

Shot attempts
2–5
28.6%
Expected goals
0.1–0.2
32.9%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Elias Pettersson and Travis Sanheim
DateScorePetterssonSanheim
2025-12-30VAN 3–6 PHI0G 0A 2S0G 1A 2S
2024-10-19VAN 3–0 PHI0G 1A 2S0G 0A 5S
2024-10-11VAN 2–3 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2023-12-28VAN 1–4 PHI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2023-10-17VAN 0–2 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 3S
2023-02-18VAN 6–2 PHI2G 3A 4S0G 0A 1S
2022-10-15VAN 2–3 PHI0G 0A 3S0G 0A 2S
2021-10-28VAN 1–2 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S
2021-10-15VAN 5–4 PHI1G 1A 6S0G 0A 0S
2019-11-25VAN 1–2 PHI0G 0A 0S0G 0A 4S
2019-10-12VAN 3–2 PHI0G 1A 1S0G 1A 2S
2019-02-04VAN 1–2 PHI0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S

Latest 12 of 13 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

PetterssonSanheim

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

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
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Devon Levi (.682)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY2.3 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.5 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Carter Hart (.891)

Travis Sanheim

3games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs PIT
    Opp allows the fewest FP to DLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NJDB2B
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Jake Allen (.904)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CAR1.4 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +12.2 win%Likely vs Pyotr Kochetkov (.899)

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FAQ

Should I start Elias Pettersson or Travis Sanheim 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 Travis Sanheim's 1.84. Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Sanheim had 37 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 Travis Sanheim?
On 2025-26 numbers, Elias Pettersson 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 Sanheim done against each other?
In 13 games against each other in our data, Pettersson's team went 5–8. Pettersson had 10 points (3 goals) and Sanheim had 2 (0 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 →