Who to start · 2025-26
Filip Forsberg vs Roman Josi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Roman Josi projects to 2.24 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Filip Forsberg's 2.16.
Forsberg had 75 points in 82 games; Josi had 55 in 68 games.
This week Forsberg has 1 game left; Josi has 1 left. We project Josi for 2.1 ESPN points to Forsberg's 2.0.
Filip Forsberg has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Forsberg's biggest edges: Hits 124, Plus/minus −2, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.033.
Josi's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, 20+ mph bursts 56, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.11.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Filip Forsberg
2.16
fantasy points per game
Roman Josi
2.24
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Roman Josi has the edge.
| Points per game from | Forsberg | Josi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.91 | 0.48 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.46 | 0.58 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.70 |
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: Forsberg vs Josi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Forsberg blocked 3 of Josi's shots; Josi blocked 2 of Forsberg's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
397:34 at 5-on-5 over 69 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 416–401
- 50.9%
- Expected goals
- 18.0–19.3
- 48.3%
- Goals
- 19–23
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Filip Forsberg
2games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs MINOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL2.0 ptsSchedule edge +12.5 win%Likely vs Casey DeSmith (.907)
Roman Josi
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs MINOpp allows 6th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL2.1 ptsSchedule edge +12.5 win%Likely vs Casey DeSmith (.907)
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FAQ
- Should I start Filip Forsberg or Roman Josi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Roman Josi projects to 2.24 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Filip Forsberg's 2.16. Forsberg had 75 points in 82 games; Josi had 55 in 68 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, Filip Forsberg or Roman Josi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Filip Forsberg leads in 23 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 →