Who to start · 2025-26
Joel Eriksson Ek vs Ryan Hartman
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Hartman projects to 1.73 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70.
Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 games.
This week Eriksson Ek has 1 game left; Hartman has 1 left. We project Eriksson Ek for 1.8 ESPN points to Hartman's 1.8.
Joel Eriksson Ek has the better number in 20 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Eriksson Ek's biggest edges: Ascension score 53, On-ice PDO 1037, Plus/minus +16.
Hartman's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.39, Goals above expected +1.2, Blocked shots 95.
- • 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, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Joel Eriksson Ek
1.70
fantasy points per game
Ryan Hartman
1.73
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Ryan Hartman has the edge.
| Points per game from | Eriksson Ek | Hartman |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.51 | 0.57 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.28 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.59 |
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 Hartman
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Eriksson Ek 1G 1A, 10 SOG · Hartman 2G 1A, 14 SOG
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Eriksson Ek | Hartman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | MIN 1–2 NSH | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2018-03-24 | MIN 4–1 NSH | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2018-02-10 | MIN 3–0 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2018-01-10 | MIN 2–1 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2017-12-17 | MIN 1–4 CHI | 0G 0A 4S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2017-11-04 | MIN 0–2 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2017-10-12 | MIN 5–2 CHI | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 1A 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.
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.
Joel Eriksson Ek
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.8 pts
Ryan Hartman
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.8 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Joel Eriksson Ek or Ryan Hartman in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Hartman projects to 1.73 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Joel Eriksson Ek's 1.70. Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Hartman had 43 in 76 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 Ryan Hartman?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Joel Eriksson Ek leads in 20 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Eriksson Ek and Hartman done against each other?
- In 7 games against each other in our data, Eriksson Ek's team went 4–3. Eriksson Ek had 2 points (1 goals) and Hartman had 3 (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 →