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Jackson LaCombe vs Nico Hischier

Jackson LaCombeJackson LaCombeDucks · DefencevsNico HischierNico HischierDevils · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nico Hischier's 1.93.

LaCombe had 58 points in 82 games; Hischier had 66 in 82 games.

This week LaCombe has 1 game left; Hischier has 1 left. We project Hischier for 1.9 ESPN points to LaCombe's 1.8.

Nico Hischier has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

LaCombe's biggest edges: Ascension score 62, 20+ mph bursts 110, Luck Meter −23.

Hischier's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 29, Scoring chances 54.0%, Transition attempts /60 1.30.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jackson LaCombe

2.03

fantasy points per game

Nico Hischier

1.93

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jackson LaCombe has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLaCombeHischier
Goals (+2)0.230.64
Assists (+1)0.610.43
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.13
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.25
Hits (+0.1)0.090.08
Blocks (+0.5)0.790.39

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: LaCombe vs Hischier

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

LaCombeHischier
4Team record in 5 meetings1
4Points in those games1

LaCombe 0G 4A, 7 SOG · Hischier 0G 1A, 14 SOG

0Hits on each other1
1Shots blocked by the other0

LaCombe blocked 1 of Hischier's shots; Hischier blocked 0 of LaCombe's.

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

12:00 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from LaCombe's side

Shot attempts
13–11
54.2%
Expected goals
1.2–0.5
69.6%
Goals
2–0

Games against each other

Games between Jackson LaCombe and Nico Hischier
DateScoreLaCombeHischier
2025-12-13ANA 1–4 NJD0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2025-11-02ANA 4–1 NJD0G 1A 2S0G 0A 1S
2024-12-31ANA 3–2 NJD0G 1A 3S0G 0A 3S
2024-03-01ANA 4–3 NJD0G 1A 1S0G 1A 6S
2023-12-17ANA 5–1 NJD0G 1A 0S0G 0A 2S

Every stat, side by side

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

LaCombeHischier

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)

Nico Hischier

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs PHI
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Joseph Woll (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI1.9 pts
    Opp allows 15th-most FP to CSchedule edge −4.0 win%vs Ilya Sorokin (.906)

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FAQ

Should I start Jackson LaCombe or Nico Hischier in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nico Hischier's 1.93. LaCombe had 58 points in 82 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, Jackson LaCombe or Nico Hischier?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nico Hischier leads in 18 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have LaCombe and Hischier done against each other?
In 5 games against each other in our data, LaCombe's team went 4–1. LaCombe had 4 points (0 goals) and Hischier had 1 (0 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 →