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Jack Eichel vs Jacob Trouba

Jack EichelJack EichelGolden Knights · CentrevsJacob TroubaJacob TroubaSharks · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jacob Trouba's 1.82.

Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Trouba had 35 in 81 games.

This week Eichel has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Trouba has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eichel for 2.8 ESPN points to Trouba's 2.2.

Jack Eichel has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Eichel's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, 20+ mph bursts 370, Top skating speed 23.0.

Trouba's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.5, Hits 143, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.052.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Eichel

2.65

fantasy points per game

Jacob Trouba

1.82

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEichelTrouba
Goals (+2)0.760.23
Assists (+1)0.990.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.330.20
Hits (+0.1)0.050.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.89

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

Jack Eichel and Jacob Trouba have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

EichelTrouba

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

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.

Jack Eichel

3games (1 left)

2.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to C
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.8 pts
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%

Jacob Trouba

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK2.2 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Jack Eichel or Jacob Trouba in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jacob Trouba's 1.82. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Trouba had 35 in 81 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, Jack Eichel or Jacob Trouba?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Eichel leads in 25 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 →