Who to start · 2025-26
Ivan Barbashev vs Jackson LaCombe
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Barbashev's 1.59.
Barbashev had 61 points in 82 games; LaCombe had 58 in 82 games.
This week Barbashev has 1 game left; LaCombe has 1 left. We project LaCombe for 2.0 ESPN points to Barbashev's 1.6.
Jackson LaCombe has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Barbashev's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.7, Luck Meter +43, Plus/minus +20.
LaCombe's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.009, Faceoffs won 0.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Ivan Barbashev
1.59
fantasy points per game
Jackson LaCombe
2.03
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jackson LaCombe has the edge.
| Points per game from | Barbashev | LaCombe |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.49 | 0.23 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.53 | 0.61 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.20 | 0.79 |
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: Barbashev vs LaCombe
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Barbashev 3G 4A, 29 SOG · LaCombe 3G 5A, 23 SOG
Barbashev blocked 0 of LaCombe's shots; LaCombe blocked 1 of Barbashev's.
On the ice against each other (Barbashev's side)
75:55 at 5-on-5 over 10 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Barbashev's side
- Shot attempts
- 69–80
- 46.3%
- Expected goals
- 3.1–2.6
- 54.5%
- Goals
- 6–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Barbashev | LaCombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | VGK 3–4 ANA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2026-05-14 · PO | VGK 5–1 ANA | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-05-12 · PO | VGK 3–2 ANA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-05-10 · PO | VGK 3–4 ANA | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2026-05-08 · PO | VGK 6–2 ANA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-05-06 · PO | VGK 1–3 ANA | 0G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2026-05-04 · PO | VGK 3–1 ANA | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2026-02-01 | VGK 3–4 ANA | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-11-22 | VGK 3–4 ANA | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 1A 4S |
| 2025-11-08 | VGK 3–4 ANA | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-12-04 | VGK 4–1 ANA | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2024-11-13 | VGK 3–2 ANA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
Latest 12 of 16 meetings.
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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.
Ivan Barbashev
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN1.6 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Jackson LaCombe
2games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ VGK
- Sun, Oct 4 vs FLA2.0 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Ivan Barbashev or Jackson LaCombe in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Barbashev's 1.59. Barbashev had 61 points in 82 games; LaCombe had 58 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, Ivan Barbashev or Jackson LaCombe?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jackson LaCombe leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Barbashev and LaCombe done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Barbashev's team went 7–9. Barbashev had 7 points (3 goals) and LaCombe had 8 (3 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 →