Who to start · 2025-26
Ivan Demidov vs Matt Boldy
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matt Boldy projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38.
Demidov had 62 points in 82 games; Boldy had 85 in 76 games.
This week Demidov has 1 game left; Boldy has 1 left. We project Boldy for 2.3 ESPN points to Demidov's 1.5.
Matt Boldy has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Demidov's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 71.3%, 20+ mph bursts 155, Forecheck xG /60 0.22.
Boldy's biggest edges: Corsi 51.5%, Blocked shots 58, Faceoffs won 55.
- • 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, 5 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Ivan Demidov
1.38
fantasy points per game
Matt Boldy
2.55
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Matt Boldy has the edge.
| Points per game from | Demidov | Boldy |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.43 | 1.04 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.15 | 0.36 |
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 Boldy
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.
Demidov 1G 0A, 1 SOG · Boldy 0G 2A, 2 SOG
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Demidov | Boldy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | MTL 3–4 MIN | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 2A 2S |
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)
1.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.5 pts
Matt Boldy
2games (1 left)
2.3proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS2.3 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Ivan Demidov or Matt Boldy in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matt Boldy projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ivan Demidov's 1.38. Demidov had 62 points in 82 games; Boldy had 85 in 76 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 Matt Boldy?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Matt Boldy leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Demidov and Boldy done against each other?
- In 1 games against each other in our data, Demidov's team went 0–1. Demidov had 1 points (1 goals) and Boldy had 2 (0 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 →