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Joel Eriksson Ek vs Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

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

Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Nugent-Hopkins had 56 in 72 games.

This week Eriksson Ek has 1 game left; Nugent-Hopkins has 1 left. We project Eriksson Ek for 1.7 ESPN points to Nugent-Hopkins's 1.4.

Joel Eriksson Ek has the better number in 19 of the 35 stats both are ranked on.

Eriksson Ek's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1037, Plus/minus +16, Hits 106.

Nugent-Hopkins's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.34, Goals above expected +2.6, Offensive-zone start % 60.5%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Joel Eriksson Ek

1.79

fantasy points per game

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

1.70

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Joel Eriksson Ek has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEriksson EkNugent-Hopkins
Goals (+2)0.540.56
Assists (+1)0.460.50
Power-play points (+0.5)0.110.20
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.280.18
Hits (+0.1)0.150.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.240.22

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

Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

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Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

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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)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.7 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

3games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA1.4 pts

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FAQ

Should I start Joel Eriksson Ek or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Joel Eriksson Ek projects to 1.70 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's 1.70. Eriksson Ek had 51 points in 70 games; Nugent-Hopkins had 56 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, Joel Eriksson Ek or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?
On 2025-26 numbers, Joel Eriksson Ek leads in 19 of 35 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 →