Who to start · 2025-26
Filip Forsberg vs Steven Stamkos
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Filip Forsberg projects to 2.16 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Steven Stamkos's 2.00.
Forsberg had 75 points in 82 games; Stamkos had 66 in 82 games.
This week Forsberg has 1 game left; Stamkos has 1 left. We project Forsberg for 2.2 ESPN points to Stamkos's 2.1.
They split the 34 stats both are ranked on 16–16.
Forsberg's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.98, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.15, Plus/minus −2.
Stamkos's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.0, 20+ mph bursts 124, Faceoffs won 323.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Filip Forsberg
2.16
fantasy points per game
Steven Stamkos
2.00
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Filip Forsberg has the edge.
| Points per game from | Forsberg | Stamkos |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.91 | 0.96 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.29 | 0.24 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.21 |
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 Stamkos
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 6G 7A, 51 SOG · Stamkos 9G 12A, 51 SOG
Forsberg blocked 1 of Stamkos's shots; Stamkos blocked 4 of Forsberg's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
201:34 at 5-on-5 over 41 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 186–182
- 50.5%
- Expected goals
- 8.5–8.6
- 49.6%
- Goals
- 7–7
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Forsberg | Stamkos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-07 | NSH 5–1 TBL | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-10-10 | NSH 3–5 TBL | 0G 2A 6S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2022-12-08 | NSH 2–5 TBL | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 2A 2S |
| 2022-11-19 | NSH 2–3 TBL | 1G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2022-04-23 | NSH 2–6 TBL | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 2A 3S |
| 2022-02-26 | NSH 2–3 TBL | 1G 0A 5S | 1G 2A 5S |
| 2021-03-15 | NSH 4–1 TBL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2021-03-13 | NSH 3–6 TBL | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2021-02-09 | NSH 1–6 TBL | 0G 0A 6S | 2G 1A 4S |
| 2021-02-08 | NSH 1–4 TBL | 0G 0A 5S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2021-02-01 | NSH 2–5 TBL | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2021-01-30 | NSH 3–4 TBL | 0G 2A 6S | 1G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 16 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.
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)
2.2proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs MIN
- Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL2.2 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Steven Stamkos
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs MIN
- Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL2.1 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Filip Forsberg or Steven Stamkos in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Filip Forsberg projects to 2.16 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Steven Stamkos's 2.00. Forsberg had 75 points in 82 games; Stamkos had 66 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, Filip Forsberg or Steven Stamkos?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 16–16 across 34 stats where both qualify.
- How have Forsberg and Stamkos done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Forsberg's team went 5–11. Forsberg had 13 points (6 goals) and Stamkos had 21 (9 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 →