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Jake Guentzel vs Robert Thomas

Jake GuentzelJake GuentzelLightning · CentrevsRobert ThomasRobert ThomasBlues · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jake Guentzel projects to 2.21 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Robert Thomas's 1.89.

Guentzel had 88 points in 81 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 games.

This week Guentzel has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Thomas has 1 left. We project Thomas for 1.9 ESPN points to Guentzel's 1.5.

Jake Guentzel has the better number in 22 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Guentzel's biggest edges: Shots on goal 220, Penalty minutes 61, Transition attempts /60 1.25.

Thomas's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.3, Draw Equity /100 +0.024, Faceoff win % 52.5%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake Guentzel

2.21

fantasy points per game

Robert Thomas

1.89

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jake Guentzel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGuentzelThomas
Goals (+2)0.880.73
Assists (+1)0.580.57
Power-play points (+0.5)0.170.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.280.15
Hits (+0.1)0.050.01
Blocks (+0.5)0.240.29

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

Jake Guentzel and Robert Thomas 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.

GuentzelThomas

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.

Jake Guentzel

2games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH1.5 pts
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +13.4 win%vs Charlie Lindgren (.879)

Robert Thomas

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DAL
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to CLikely vs Jake Oettinger (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ COLB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to CSchedule edge −13.4 win%Likely vs Scott Wedgewood (.921)

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FAQ

Should I start Jake Guentzel or Robert Thomas in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jake Guentzel projects to 2.21 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Robert Thomas's 1.89. Guentzel had 88 points in 81 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 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, Jake Guentzel or Robert Thomas?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jake Guentzel leads in 22 of 36 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 →