Who to start · 2025-26
Jack Eichel vs John Carlson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to John Carlson's 2.10.
Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Carlson had 60 in 71 games.
This week Eichel has 1 game left; Carlson has 1 left. We project Eichel for 2.4 ESPN points to Carlson's 1.9.
Jack Eichel has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Eichel's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 370, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.42, Shorthanded points 3.
Carlson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.6, Luck Meter +52, Penalty minutes 32.
- • 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, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jack Eichel
2.65
fantasy points per game
John Carlson
2.10
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.
| Points per game from | Eichel | Carlson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.76 | 0.37 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.99 | 0.61 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.33 | 0.23 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.27 | 0.76 |
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: Eichel vs Carlson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Eichel 5G 17A, 70 SOG · Carlson 1G 8A, 55 SOG
Eichel blocked 1 of Carlson's shots; Carlson blocked 7 of Eichel's.
On the ice against each other (Eichel's side)
36:24 at 5-on-5 over 6 games, 2025-26, from Eichel's side
- Shot attempts
- 37–35
- 51.4%
- Expected goals
- 2.5–0.9
- 73.7%
- Goals
- 4–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Eichel | Carlson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 · PO | VGK 5–1 ANA | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-05-12 · PO | VGK 3–2 ANA | 0G 2A 6S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-05-10 · PO | VGK 3–4 ANA | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-05-08 · PO | VGK 6–2 ANA | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-05-06 · PO | VGK 1–3 ANA | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-05-04 · PO | VGK 3–1 ANA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-11-17 | VGK 2–5 WSH | 0G 1A 5S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2024-10-15 | VGK 2–4 WSH | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2023-12-02 | VGK 4–1 WSH | 1G 2A 3S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2023-11-14 | VGK 0–3 WSH | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2022-04-20 | VGK 4–3 WSH | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2021-02-18 | BUF 1–3 WSH | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
Latest 12 of 22 meetings.
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Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
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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.
Jack Eichel
3games (1 left)
2.4proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.4 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
John Carlson
2games (1 left)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH1.9 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jack Eichel or John Carlson 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 John Carlson's 2.10. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Carlson had 60 in 71 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 John Carlson?
- 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.
- How have Eichel and Carlson done against each other?
- In 22 games against each other in our data, Eichel's team went 10–12. Eichel had 22 points (5 goals) and Carlson had 9 (1 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 →