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Frederik Andersen vs Jesper Wallstedt

In 2025-26, Frederik Andersen posted a .874 save percentage to Jesper Wallstedt's .916.

Against our expected-goals model, Andersen saved −1.2 goals and Wallstedt +11.9.

This week Andersen has 1 game left (about 0.1 expected starts) with 1 tough matchup; Wallstedt has 1 left (about 1.0 expected starts). We project Wallstedt for 1.7 ESPN points to Andersen's 0.1.

Jesper Wallstedt has the better number in 10 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.

Andersen's biggest edges: Games started 35.

Wallstedt's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.81, Save % .916, Shutouts 4.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .950 SV%.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Frederik Andersen

0.10

fantasy points per game

Jesper Wallstedt

2.94

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jesper Wallstedt has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromAndersenWallstedt
Wins (+4)1.832.06
Goals against (-2)-6.11-4.97
Saves (+0.2)4.245.34
Shutouts (+3)0.000.34
OT losses (+1)0.140.17

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: Andersen vs Wallstedt

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

AndersenWallstedt
1Team record in 2 meetings1

Games against each other

Games between Frederik Andersen and Jesper Wallstedt
DateScoreAndersenWallstedt
2025-11-19CAR 3–4 MIN16/19 SV42/45 SV
2025-11-06CAR 4–3 MIN21/24 SV0/0 SV

Every stat, side by side

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

AndersenWallstedt

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.

Frederik Andersen

3games (1 left)

0.1proj. ESPN pts

About 0.1 expected starts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to GLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to GLikely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA8% to start0.1 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Joey Daccord (.897)

Jesper Wallstedt

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

About 1.0 expected starts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to GLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS97% to start1.7 pts
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to GSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)

FAQ

Should I start Frederik Andersen or Jesper Wallstedt?
In 2025-26, Frederik Andersen posted a .874 save percentage to Jesper Wallstedt's .916. Against our expected-goals model, Andersen saved −1.2 goals and Wallstedt +11.9. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
Who is better, Frederik Andersen or Jesper Wallstedt?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jesper Wallstedt leads in 10 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Andersen and Wallstedt done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Andersen's team went 1–1.

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 →