Who to start · 2025-26
Jack Hughes vs Nico Hischier
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Hughes projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nico Hischier's 1.93.
Hughes had 77 points in 61 games; Hischier had 66 in 82 games.
This week Hughes has 1 game left; Hischier has 1 left. We project Hughes for 2.3 ESPN points to Hischier's 1.9.
Jack Hughes has the better number in 20 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Hughes's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 79.3%, Luck Meter −2, Goals above expected −1.3.
Hischier's biggest edges: Draw Equity /100 +0.070, Faceoff win % 55.8%, Hits 58.
- • 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, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jack Hughes
2.55
fantasy points per game
Nico Hischier
1.93
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jack Hughes has the edge.
| Points per game from | Hughes | Hischier |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.95 | 0.64 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.77 | 0.43 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.38 | 0.25 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.25 | 0.39 |
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: Hughes vs Hischier
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2020-21 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Hughes blocked 1 of Hischier's shots; Hischier blocked 3 of Hughes's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
116:51 at 5-on-5 over 26 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 130–88
- 59.6%
- Expected goals
- 6.1–3.2
- 65.3%
- Goals
- 3–4
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 Hughes
2games (1 left)
2.3proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs PHISchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI2.3 pts
Nico Hischier
2games (1 left)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs PHISchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI1.9 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier 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 Nico Hischier's 1.93. Hughes had 77 points in 61 games; Hischier had 66 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 Hughes or Nico Hischier?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Hughes leads in 20 of 36 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 →