Who to start · 2025-26
Jake Sanderson vs Shane Pinto
In 2025-26, Jake Sanderson scored 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Shane Pinto's 1.72.
Sanderson had 54 points in 67 games; Pinto had 46 in 72 games.
This week Sanderson has 1 game left; Pinto has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Sanderson for 1.7 ESPN points to Pinto's 1.3.
Jake Sanderson has the better number in 24 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
Sanderson's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.22, Offensive-zone start % 48.4%, 20+ mph bursts 204.
Pinto's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 42, Forecheck xG /60 0.40, Hits 94.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake Sanderson
2.40
fantasy points per game
Shane Pinto
1.72
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jake Sanderson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Sanderson | Pinto |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.60 | 0.32 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.03 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.96 | 0.35 |
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: Sanderson vs Pinto
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Sanderson blocked 0 of Pinto's shots; Pinto blocked 2 of Sanderson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
431:35 at 5-on-5 over 60 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 397–377
- 51.3%
- Expected goals
- 17.4–13.5
- 56.3%
- Goals
- 16–13
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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 Sanderson
1games
1.7proj. ESPN pts
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TOR1.7 ptsOpp allows 14th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
Shane Pinto
1games
1.3proj. ESPN pts
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TOR1.3 ptsOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake Sanderson or Shane Pinto in fantasy hockey?
- In 2025-26, Jake Sanderson scored 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Shane Pinto's 1.72. Sanderson had 54 points in 67 games; Pinto had 46 in 72 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 Sanderson or Shane Pinto?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jake Sanderson 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 →