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Jack Quinn vs Pavel Zacha

Jack QuinnJack QuinnSabres · Right wingvsPavel ZachaPavel ZachaBruins · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Zacha 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; Zacha had 65 in 78 games.

This week Quinn has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Zacha has 1 left. We project Quinn for 1.6 ESPN points to Zacha's 1.0.

Pavel Zacha has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Quinn's biggest edges: Ascension score 64, 20+ mph bursts 203, Transition attempts /60 1.66.

Zacha's biggest edges: Goals above expected +8.8, Faceoffs won 524, Luck Meter +78.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Quinn

1.45

fantasy points per game

Pavel Zacha

1.70

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Pavel Zacha has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromQuinnZacha
Goals (+2)0.580.68
Assists (+1)0.350.40
Power-play points (+0.5)0.060.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.18
Hits (+0.1)0.070.08
Blocks (+0.5)0.140.24

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 Quinn and Pavel Zacha have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

QuinnZacha

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

Pavel Zacha

3games (1 left)

1.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to C
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.0 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jack Quinn or Pavel Zacha in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Zacha 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; Zacha had 65 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 Quinn or Pavel Zacha?
On 2025-26 numbers, Pavel Zacha leads in 19 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 →