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Joel Eriksson Ek vs Matthew Schaefer

Joel Eriksson EkJoel Eriksson EkWild · CentrevsMatthew SchaeferMatthew SchaeferIslanders · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70.

Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 games.

This week Eriksson Ek has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Schaefer has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schaefer for 2.4 ESPN points to Eriksson Ek's 1.3.

Matthew Schaefer has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Eriksson Ek's biggest edges: Hits 106, On-ice PDO 1037, Hardest shot 91.4.

Schaefer's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.8, Offensive-zone start % 50.3%, Top skating speed 23.1.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Joel Eriksson Ek

1.70

fantasy points per game

Matthew Schaefer

2.02

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Matthew Schaefer has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEriksson EkSchaefer
Goals (+2)0.510.53
Assists (+1)0.430.41
Power-play points (+0.5)0.110.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.280.27
Hits (+0.1)0.150.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.230.67

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: Eriksson Ek vs Schaefer

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

Eriksson EkSchaefer
1Team record in 1 meetings0
0Points in those games0

Eriksson Ek 0G 0A, 3 SOG · Schaefer 0G 0A, 1 SOG

On the ice against each other (Eriksson Ek's side)

8:13 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Eriksson Ek's side

Shot attempts
8–8
50.0%
Expected goals
0.3–0.4
46.3%
Goals
1–0

Games against each other

Games between Joel Eriksson Ek and Matthew Schaefer
DateScoreEriksson EkSchaefer
2025-11-07MIN 5–2 NYI0G 0A 3S0G 0A 1S

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

Eriksson EkSchaefer

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.

Joel Eriksson Ek

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to CLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.3 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)

Matthew Schaefer

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Anthony Stolarz (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DSchedule edge +4.1 win%vs Nico Daws (.908)

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FAQ

Should I start Joel Eriksson Ek or Matthew Schaefer in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70. Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 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, Joel Eriksson Ek or Matthew Schaefer?
On 2025-26 numbers, Matthew Schaefer leads in 21 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Eriksson Ek and Schaefer done against each other?
In 1 games against each other in our data, Eriksson Ek's team went 1–0. Eriksson Ek had 0 points (0 goals) and Schaefer had 0 (0 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 →