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Jack Quinn vs Joel Eriksson Ek

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Joel Eriksson Ek projects to 1.70 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jack Quinn's 1.45.

Quinn had 51 points in 82 games; Eriksson Ek had 51 in 70 games.

This week Quinn has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Eriksson Ek has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Quinn for 1.6 ESPN points to Eriksson Ek's 1.3.

Joel Eriksson Ek has the better number in 24 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Quinn's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 203, Forecheck xG /60 0.25, Top skating speed 23.0.

Eriksson Ek's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 681, Penalty minutes 32, Hits 106.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Quinn

1.45

fantasy points per game

Joel Eriksson Ek

1.70

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Joel Eriksson Ek has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromQuinnEriksson Ek
Goals (+2)0.580.51
Assists (+1)0.350.43
Power-play points (+0.5)0.060.11
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.28
Hits (+0.1)0.070.15
Blocks (+0.5)0.140.23

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: Quinn vs Eriksson Ek

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.

QuinnEriksson Ek
2Team record in 4 meetings2
1Points in those games4

Quinn 1G 0A, 10 SOG · Eriksson Ek 2G 2A, 16 SOG

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

2:30 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Quinn's side

Shot attempts
1–2
33.3%
Expected goals
0.0–0.2
0.0%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Jack Quinn and Joel Eriksson Ek
DateScoreQuinnEriksson Ek
2025-11-29BUF 3–2 MIN0G 0A 2S0G 0A 2S
2024-11-27BUF 0–1 MIN0G 0A 6S0G 1A 4S
2023-01-28BUF 2–3 MIN1G 0A 2S1G 0A 6S
2023-01-07BUF 6–5 MIN0G 0A 0S1G 1A 4S

Every stat, side by side

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

QuinnEriksson Ek

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 Quinn

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CBJ
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to RW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CHI1.6 pts
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to RW

Joel Eriksson Ek

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to C
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.3 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jack Quinn or Joel Eriksson Ek in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Joel Eriksson Ek projects to 1.70 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jack Quinn's 1.45. Quinn had 51 points in 82 games; Eriksson Ek had 51 in 70 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 Quinn or Joel Eriksson Ek?
On 2025-26 numbers, Joel Eriksson Ek leads in 24 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Quinn and Eriksson Ek done against each other?
In 4 games against each other in our data, Quinn's team went 2–2. Quinn had 1 points (1 goals) and Eriksson Ek had 4 (2 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 →