Who to start · 2025-26
Jack Eichel vs Ryan Hartman
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Hartman's 1.73.
Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 games.
This week Eichel has 1 game left; Hartman has 1 left. We project Eichel for 2.4 ESPN points to Hartman's 1.6.
Jack Eichel has the better number in 29 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Eichel's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, 20+ mph bursts 370, Offensive-zone start % 66.8%.
Hartman's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 +0.009, Goals above expected +1.2, Penalty minutes 48.
Head to head on the dot, Hartman leads Eichel 16–12.
- • 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, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jack Eichel
2.65
fantasy points per game
Ryan Hartman
1.73
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.
| Points per game from | Eichel | Hartman |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.76 | 0.57 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.99 | 0.25 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.04 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.33 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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 Hartman
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 7G 18A, 83 SOG · Hartman 5G 4A, 59 SOG
Eichel's offensive zone 6–10 · neutral 0–3 · Eichel's defensive zone 6–3 (2022-23 to 2025-26)
Eichel blocked 3 of Hartman's shots; Hartman blocked 0 of Eichel's.
On the ice against each other (Eichel's side)
7:00 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Eichel's side
- Shot attempts
- 7–4
- 63.6%
- Expected goals
- 0.4–0.2
- 71.1%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Eichel | Hartman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | VGK 2–4 MIN | 0G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2025-11-16 | VGK 2–3 MIN | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-05-01 · PO | VGK 3–2 MIN | 1G 1A 3S | 2G 0A 6S |
| 2025-04-29 · PO | VGK 3–2 MIN | 0G 2A 5S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-04-26 · PO | VGK 4–3 MIN | 0G 1A 6S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2025-04-24 · PO | VGK 2–5 MIN | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2025-04-22 · PO | VGK 2–5 MIN | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2025-04-20 · PO | VGK 4–2 MIN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2025-03-25 | VGK 5–1 MIN | 3G 0A 6S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-12-15 | VGK 3–2 MIN | 0G 2A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-04-12 | VGK 7–2 MIN | 1G 1A 3S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2024-03-30 | VGK 2–1 MIN | 0G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 21 meetings.
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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%
Ryan Hartman
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.6 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jack Eichel or Ryan Hartman 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 Ryan Hartman's 1.73. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Hartman had 43 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, Jack Eichel or Ryan Hartman?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Eichel leads in 29 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Eichel and Hartman done against each other?
- In 21 games against each other in our data, Eichel's team went 12–9. Eichel had 25 points (7 goals) and Hartman had 9 (5 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Eichel or Hartman?
- Against each other, Eichel has won 12 and Hartman 16 of their 28 head-to-head draws.
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 →