Who to start · 2025-26
Jack Hughes vs Justin Faulk
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Hughes projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Justin Faulk's 1.81.
Hughes had 77 points in 61 games; Faulk had 40 in 78 games.
This week Hughes has 1 game left; Faulk has 1 left. We project Hughes for 2.6 ESPN points to Faulk's 1.9.
Jack Hughes has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Hughes's biggest edges: Scoring chances 56.0%, Fenwick 55.3%, Corsi 55.9%.
Faulk's biggest edges: Goals above expected +6.5, Hits 70, Penalty minutes 42.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jack Hughes
2.55
fantasy points per game
Justin Faulk
1.81
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Hughes has the edge.
| Points per game from | Hughes | Faulk |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.95 | 0.38 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.77 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.38 | 0.18 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.25 | 0.79 |
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
Jack Hughes and Justin Faulk have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).
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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 Hughes
2games (1 left)
2.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs PHISchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI2.6 pts
Justin Faulk
2games (1 left)
1.9proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs NYRSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.9 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Jack Hughes or Justin Faulk in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Hughes projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Justin Faulk's 1.81. Hughes had 77 points in 61 games; Faulk had 40 in 78 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 Hughes or Justin Faulk?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Hughes leads in 23 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 →