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Jacob Trouba vs Seth Jarvis

Jacob TroubaJacob TroubaSharks · DefencevsSeth JarvisSeth JarvisHurricanes · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Seth Jarvis projects to 2.19 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jacob Trouba's 1.82.

Trouba had 35 points in 81 games; Jarvis had 66 in 71 games.

This week Trouba has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Jarvis has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Jarvis for 2.3 ESPN points to Trouba's 2.2.

Seth Jarvis has the better number in 24 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Trouba's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 149, Goals above expected +3.5.

Jarvis's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.4, Offensive-zone time 48.2%, Offensive-zone start % 69.0%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jacob Trouba

1.87

fantasy points per game

Seth Jarvis

2.19

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Seth Jarvis has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromTroubaJarvis
Goals (+2)0.250.90
Assists (+1)0.310.48
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.15
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.04
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.32
Hits (+0.1)0.180.11
Blocks (+0.5)0.920.19

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

Jacob Trouba and Seth Jarvis 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.

TroubaJarvis

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.

Jacob Trouba

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK2.2 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to D

Seth Jarvis

3games (1 left)

2.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to RW
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B2.3 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jacob Trouba or Seth Jarvis in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Seth Jarvis projects to 2.19 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jacob Trouba's 1.82. Trouba had 35 points in 81 games; Jarvis had 66 in 71 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, Jacob Trouba or Seth Jarvis?
On 2025-26 numbers, Seth Jarvis leads in 24 of 33 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 →