Edgehalla

Who to start · 2025-26

Jackson LaCombe vs Leo Carlsson

Jackson LaCombeJackson LaCombeDucks · DefencevsLeo CarlssonLeo CarlssonDucks · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Leo Carlsson projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jackson LaCombe's 2.03.

LaCombe had 58 points in 82 games; Carlsson had 67 in 70 games.

This week LaCombe has 1 game left; Carlsson has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project LaCombe for 1.8 ESPN points to Carlsson's 1.6.

Leo Carlsson has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

LaCombe's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.009, Hits 74, Forecheck xG /60 0.30.

Carlsson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.4, Offensive-zone start % 65.8%, Penalty minutes 33.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jackson LaCombe

2.03

fantasy points per game

Leo Carlsson

2.12

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Leo Carlsson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLaCombeCarlsson
Goals (+2)0.230.90
Assists (+1)0.610.57
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.26
Hits (+0.1)0.090.02
Blocks (+0.5)0.790.23

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: LaCombe vs Carlsson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

LaCombeCarlsson
3Goals set up by the other7

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

459:10 at 5-on-5 over 83 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
541–359
60.1%
Expected goals
26.1–17.8
59.5%
Goals
30–24

Every stat, side by side

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

LaCombeCarlsson

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.

Jackson LaCombe

2games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ VGK
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs FLA1.8 pts
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)

Leo Carlsson

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs FLA1.6 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)

Similar matchups

FAQ

Should I start Jackson LaCombe or Leo Carlsson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Leo Carlsson projects to 2.12 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jackson LaCombe's 2.03. LaCombe had 58 points in 82 games; Carlsson had 67 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, Jackson LaCombe or Leo Carlsson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Leo Carlsson 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 →