Who to start · 2025-26
Jake Oettinger vs Karel Vejmelka
In 2025-26, Jake Oettinger posted a .899 save percentage to Karel Vejmelka's .897.
Against our expected-goals model, Oettinger saved +2.7 goals and Vejmelka +7.0.
This week Oettinger has 1 game left; Vejmelka has 2 left.
Jake Oettinger has the better number in 6 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Oettinger's biggest edges: Overtime losses 6, High-danger save % .822, Goals-against average 2.59.
Vejmelka's biggest edges: Saves 1,458, Goals saved above expected +7.0, Games started 63.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .909 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, 1.000 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake Oettinger
2.26
fantasy points per game
Karel Vejmelka
2.13
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jake Oettinger has the edge.
| Points per game from | Oettinger | Vejmelka |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.43 | 2.48 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.04 | -4.95 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.53 | 4.46 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.11 | 0.05 |
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: Oettinger vs Vejmelka
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Oettinger | Vejmelka |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | DAL 3–6 UTA | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2026-01-31 | DAL 3–2 UTA | 0/0 SV | 29/32 SV |
| 2026-01-15 | DAL 1–2 UTA | 25/27 SV | 26/27 SV |
| 2025-11-28 | DAL 4–3 UTA | 27/30 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-04-12 | DAL 3–5 UTA | 0/0 SV | 21/24 SV |
| 2025-01-04 | DAL 3–2 UTA | 33/35 SV | 26/29 SV |
| 2024-12-23 | DAL 3–2 UTA | 0/0 SV | 26/29 SV |
| 2024-12-02 | DAL 2–1 UTA | 0/0 SV | 19/21 SV |
| 2024-03-24 | DAL 4–2 ARI | 26/28 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-03-20 | DAL 5–2 ARI | 23/25 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2023-11-14 | DAL 4–3 ARI | 23/26 SV | 32/36 SV |
| 2023-03-31 | DAL 5–2 ARI | 16/18 SV | 26/30 SV |
Latest 12 of 18 meetings.
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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 Oettinger
2games (1 left)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B
Karel Vejmelka
3games (2 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake Oettinger or Karel Vejmelka?
- In 2025-26, Jake Oettinger posted a .899 save percentage to Karel Vejmelka's .897. Against our expected-goals model, Oettinger saved +2.7 goals and Vejmelka +7.0. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Jake Oettinger or Karel Vejmelka?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jake Oettinger leads in 6 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Oettinger and Vejmelka done against each other?
- In 18 games against each other in our data, Oettinger's team went 13–5.
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 →