Who to start · 2025-26
Ivan Demidov vs Juraj Slafkovský
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Juraj Slafkovský projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38.
Demidov had 62 points in 82 games; Slafkovský had 73 in 82 games.
This week Demidov has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Slafkovský has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Slafkovský for 1.5 ESPN points to Demidov's 1.2.
Juraj Slafkovský has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Demidov's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.05, Hardest shot 90.1, Goals above expected +0.5.
Slafkovský's biggest edges: Blocked shots 78, Hits 105, Fenwick 51.2%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Ivan Demidov
1.38
fantasy points per game
Juraj Slafkovský
2.12
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Juraj Slafkovský has the edge.
| Points per game from | Demidov | Slafkovský |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.49 | 0.49 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.45 |
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: Demidov vs Slafkovský
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Demidov blocked 0 of Slafkovský's shots; Slafkovský blocked 2 of Demidov's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
446:03 at 5-on-5 over 44 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 407–469
- 46.5%
- Expected goals
- 22.4–22.3
- 50.1%
- Goals
- 27–22
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.
Ivan Demidov
2games (1 left)
1.2proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOROpp allows 16th-most FP to RWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.2 ptsOpp allows the fewest FP to RWvs Arturs Silovs (.888)
Juraj Slafkovský
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOROpp allows 11th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.5 ptsOpp allows the fewest FP to LWvs Arturs Silovs (.888)
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FAQ
- Should I start Ivan Demidov or Juraj Slafkovský in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Juraj Slafkovský projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38. Demidov had 62 points in 82 games; Slafkovský had 73 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 Demidov or Juraj Slafkovský?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Juraj Slafkovský 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 →