Who to start · 2025-26
Jake Sanderson vs Vladimir Tarasenko
In 2025-26, Jake Sanderson scored 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladimir Tarasenko's 1.52.
Sanderson had 54 points in 67 games; Tarasenko had 47 in 75 games.
This week Sanderson has 1 game left; Tarasenko has 1 left. We project Sanderson for 2.0 ESPN points to Tarasenko's 1.5.
Jake Sanderson has the better number in 21 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
Sanderson's biggest edges: Corsi 55.8%, Fenwick 57.8%, Top skating speed 24.4.
Tarasenko's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1011, Hits 60, Forecheck xG /60 0.28.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake Sanderson
2.40
fantasy points per game
Vladimir Tarasenko
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jake Sanderson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Sanderson | Tarasenko |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.42 | 0.61 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.60 | 0.32 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.96 | 0.22 |
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 Tarasenko
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 0G 2A, 15 SOG · Tarasenko 2G 3A, 22 SOG
Sanderson blocked 2 of Tarasenko's shots; Tarasenko blocked 1 of Sanderson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice against each other (Sanderson's side)
13:40 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Sanderson's side
- Shot attempts
- 24–8
- 75.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.6–0.6
- 53.3%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Sanderson | Tarasenko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | OTT 1–4 MIN | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2025-12-13 | OTT 2–3 MIN | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-03-27 | OTT 4–3 DET | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-10 | OTT 2–1 DET | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2025-01-07 | OTT 2–3 DET | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-12-05 | OTT 2–1 DET | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-04-09 | OTT 0–2 FLA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-04-04 | OTT 0–6 FLA | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2023-03-02 | OTT 5–3 NYR | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 5S |
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
2.0proj. ESPN pts
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TOR2.0 pts
Vladimir Tarasenko
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.5 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake Sanderson or Vladimir Tarasenko in fantasy hockey?
- In 2025-26, Jake Sanderson scored 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladimir Tarasenko's 1.52. Sanderson had 54 points in 67 games; Tarasenko had 47 in 75 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 Vladimir Tarasenko?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jake Sanderson leads in 21 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Sanderson and Tarasenko done against each other?
- In 9 games against each other in our data, Sanderson's team went 4–5. Sanderson had 2 points (0 goals) and Tarasenko had 5 (2 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 →