Who to start · 2025-26
Evgeni Malkin vs Ivan Demidov
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Evgeni Malkin projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38.
Malkin had 61 points in 56 games; Demidov had 62 in 82 games.
This week Malkin has 1 game left; Demidov has 1 left. We project Malkin for 2.1 ESPN points to Demidov's 1.5.
Evgeni Malkin has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Malkin's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.37, Faceoffs won 109, High-danger chances 50.4%.
Demidov's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 155, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.05, Top skating speed 22.4.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Evgeni Malkin
2.12
fantasy points per game
Ivan Demidov
1.38
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Evgeni Malkin has the edge.
| Points per game from | Malkin | Demidov |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.76 | 0.43 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.70 | 0.49 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
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
Evgeni Malkin and Ivan Demidov have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).
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Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
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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.
Evgeni Malkin
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ PHI
- Sat, Oct 3 vs MTL2.1 pts
Ivan Demidov
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Evgeni Malkin or Ivan Demidov in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Evgeni Malkin projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38. Malkin had 61 points in 56 games; Demidov had 62 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, Evgeni Malkin or Ivan Demidov?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Evgeni Malkin leads in 20 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
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 →