Who to start · 2025-26
Jackson Blake vs Sean Walker
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jackson Blake's 1.45.
Blake had 53 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 in 81 games.
This week Blake has 1 game left; Walker has 1 left. We project Walker for 1.7 ESPN points to Blake's 1.4.
Jackson Blake has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Blake's biggest edges: Ascension score 55, On-ice PDO 991, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.13.
Walker's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Hits 141, 20+ mph bursts 106.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jackson Blake
1.45
fantasy points per game
Sean Walker
1.62
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Sean Walker has the edge.
| Points per game from | Blake | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.48 | 0.20 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.40 | 0.24 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.24 | 0.77 |
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: Blake vs Walker
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Blake blocked 2 of Walker's shots; Walker blocked 0 of Blake's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
487:28 at 5-on-5 over 100 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 565–374
- 60.2%
- Expected goals
- 26.6–20.8
- 56.1%
- Goals
- 19–23
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.
Jackson Blake
3games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.4 pts
Sean Walker
3games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.7 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Jackson Blake or Sean Walker in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jackson Blake's 1.45. Blake had 53 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 in 81 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, Jackson Blake or Sean Walker?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jackson Blake leads in 17 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 →