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Jack Eichel vs Pavel Dorofeyev

Jack EichelJack EichelGolden Knights · CentrevsPavel DorofeyevPavel DorofeyevRangers · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Pavel Dorofeyev's 1.90.

Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Dorofeyev had 64 in 82 games.

This week Eichel has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Dorofeyev has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Eichel for 2.9 ESPN points to Dorofeyev's 1.4.

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

Eichel's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 558, 20+ mph bursts 370, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.42.

Dorofeyev's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 +0.034, Goals above expected +2.5, Penalty minutes 24.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 12 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Eichel

2.65

fantasy points per game

Pavel Dorofeyev

1.90

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEichelDorofeyev
Goals (+2)0.760.86
Assists (+1)0.990.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.330.30
Hits (+0.1)0.050.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.20

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 Dorofeyev

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

EichelDorofeyev
4Goals set up by the other27

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

249:07 at 5-on-5 over 50 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
245–238
50.7%
Expected goals
11.5–9.1
56.0%
Goals
15–7

Every stat, side by side

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

EichelDorofeyev

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)

2.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)

Pavel Dorofeyev

4games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows the most FP to RWLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.4 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Jack Eichel or Pavel Dorofeyev 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 Pavel Dorofeyev's 1.90. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Dorofeyev had 64 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, Jack Eichel or Pavel Dorofeyev?
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 →