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Jack Eichel vs Shayne Gostisbehere

Jack EichelJack EichelGolden Knights · CentrevsShayne GostisbehereShayne GostisbehereHurricanes · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Shayne Gostisbehere's 1.93.

Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Gostisbehere had 50 in 55 games.

This week Eichel has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Gostisbehere has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eichel for 2.9 ESPN points to Gostisbehere's 1.8.

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

Eichel's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 370, Ascension score 62, Ice time per game 21:12.

Gostisbehere's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.0, Luck Meter +51, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.080.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Eichel

2.65

fantasy points per game

Shayne Gostisbehere

1.93

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEichelGostisbehere
Goals (+2)0.760.42
Assists (+1)0.990.59
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.14
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.330.19
Hits (+0.1)0.050.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.53

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 Gostisbehere

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.

EichelGostisbehere
9Team record in 22 meetings13
22Points in those games12

Eichel 9G 13A, 72 SOG · Gostisbehere 5G 7A, 36 SOG

4Shots blocked by the other1

Eichel blocked 4 of Gostisbehere's shots; Gostisbehere blocked 1 of Eichel's.

On the ice against each other (Eichel's side)

13:12 at 5-on-5 over 6 games, 2025-26, from Eichel's side

Shot attempts
10–19
34.5%
Expected goals
0.5–0.6
49.4%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Jack Eichel and Shayne Gostisbehere
DateScoreEichelGostisbehere
2026-06-14 · POVGK 0–3 CAR0G 0A 2S0G 0A 2S
2026-06-11 · POVGK 2–4 CAR0G 2A 1S0G 2A 0S
2026-06-09 · POVGK 3–5 CAR0G 0A 3S0G 1A 1S
2026-06-06 · POVGK 5–4 CAR0G 1A 1S0G 0A 1S
2026-06-04 · POVGK 3–4 CAR0G 0A 0S0G 2A 0S
2026-06-02 · POVGK 5–4 CAR0G 1A 3S1G 0A 2S
2025-10-28VGK 6–3 CAR2G 1A 6S0G 0A 0S
2025-01-17VGK 2–3 CAR0G 1A 4S0G 0A 0S
2024-11-11VGK 2–5 CAR1G 1A 4S0G 0A 1S
2024-03-09VGK 5–3 DET0G 3A 3S1G 0A 2S
2023-03-11VGK 4–0 CAR0G 0A 4S0G 0A 0S
2023-01-22VGK 1–4 ARI0G 0A 5S0G 1A 2S

Latest 12 of 22 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

EichelGostisbehere

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 C
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to C

Shayne Gostisbehere

3games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to D
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Jack Eichel or Shayne Gostisbehere 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 Shayne Gostisbehere's 1.93. Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Gostisbehere had 50 in 55 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 Shayne Gostisbehere?
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 Gostisbehere done against each other?
In 22 games against each other in our data, Eichel's team went 9–13. Eichel had 22 points (9 goals) and Gostisbehere had 12 (5 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 →