Who to start · 2025-26
Jack Eichel vs Mark Stone
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mark Stone's 2.47.
Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Stone had 73 in 60 games.
This week Eichel has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Stone has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eichel for 2.9 ESPN points to Stone's 2.2.
They split the 34 stats both are ranked on 17–17.
Eichel's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 370, Faceoffs won 558, Ascension score 62.
Stone's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.5, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.022, Luck Meter +44.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jack Eichel
2.65
fantasy points per game
Mark Stone
2.47
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.
| Points per game from | Eichel | Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.76 | 0.94 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.99 | 0.66 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.27 | 0.38 |
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 Stone
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Eichel 1G 7A, 14 SOG · Stone 0G 4A, 8 SOG
Eichel blocked 1 of Stone's shots; Stone blocked 6 of Eichel's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
588:50 at 5-on-5 over 63 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 626–536
- 53.9%
- Expected goals
- 32.7–20.9
- 61.0%
- Goals
- 37–23
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Eichel | Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-14 | BUF 4–2 VGK | 1G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2018-11-03 | BUF 9–2 OTT | 0G 3A 3S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2018-11-01 | BUF 2–4 OTT | 0G 2A 7S | 0G 2A 0S |
| 2017-12-12 | BUF 3–2 OTT | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 1A 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.
Jack Eichel
3games (1 left)
2.9proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 8th-most FP to C
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 9th-most FP to C
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 ptsOpp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Mark Stone
3games (1 left)
2.2proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to RW
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANAOpp allows 11th-fewest FP to RW
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.2 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jack Eichel or Mark Stone 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 Mark Stone's 2.47. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Stone had 73 in 60 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 Mark Stone?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 17–17 across 34 stats where both qualify.
- How have Eichel and Stone done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, Eichel's team went 3–1. Eichel had 8 points (1 goals) and Stone had 4 (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 →