Who to start · 2025-26
Jesper Wallstedt vs Scott Wedgewood
In 2025-26, Jesper Wallstedt posted a .916 save percentage to Scott Wedgewood's .921.
Against our expected-goals model, Wallstedt saved +11.9 goals and Wedgewood +20.8.
This week Wallstedt has 1 game left; Wedgewood has 1 left.
Scott Wedgewood has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Wallstedt's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.81.
Wedgewood's biggest edges: Wins 31, Goals-against average 2.02, Games started 43.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .950 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jesper Wallstedt
2.94
fantasy points per game
Scott Wedgewood
3.81
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Scott Wedgewood has the edge.
| Points per game from | Wallstedt | Wedgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.06 | 2.76 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.97 | -3.82 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 5.34 | 4.48 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.17 | 0.13 |
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: Wallstedt vs Wedgewood
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Wallstedt | Wedgewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 · PO | MIN 3–4 COL | 30/34 SV | 7/7 SV |
| 2026-05-11 · PO | MIN 2–5 COL | 29/32 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2026-05-09 · PO | MIN 5–1 COL | 35/36 SV | 9/12 SV |
| 2026-05-05 · PO | MIN 2–5 COL | 0/0 SV | 29/31 SV |
| 2026-05-03 · PO | MIN 6–9 COL | 34/42 SV | 30/36 SV |
| 2026-03-08 | MIN 2–3 COL | 34/36 SV | 32/34 SV |
| 2026-02-26 | MIN 5–2 COL | 1/2 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-12-21 | MIN 1–5 COL | 37/41 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-11-28 | MIN 3–2 COL | 39/41 SV | 37/39 SV |
| 2024-01-10 | MIN 2–7 DAL | 27/34 SV | 21/23 SV |
| 2024-01-08 | MIN 0–4 DAL | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
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.
Jesper Wallstedt
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS
Scott Wedgewood
2games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL
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FAQ
- Should I start Jesper Wallstedt or Scott Wedgewood?
- In 2025-26, Jesper Wallstedt posted a .916 save percentage to Scott Wedgewood's .921. Against our expected-goals model, Wallstedt saved +11.9 goals and Wedgewood +20.8. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Jesper Wallstedt or Scott Wedgewood?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Scott Wedgewood leads in 8 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Wallstedt and Wedgewood done against each other?
- In 11 games against each other in our data, Wallstedt's team went 3–8.
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 →