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John Carlson vs Matt Roy

John CarlsonJohn CarlsonLightning · DefencevsMatt RoyMatt RoyCapitals · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, John Carlson projects to 2.10 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matt Roy's 1.54.

Carlson had 60 points in 71 games; Roy had 19 in 79 games.

This week Carlson has 1 game left; Roy has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Carlson for 1.9 ESPN points to Roy's 1.7.

John Carlson has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Carlson's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.4%, Goals above expected +1.7, Goals 14.

Roy's biggest edges: Hits 117, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.18, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.096.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

John Carlson

2.10

fantasy points per game

Matt Roy

1.54

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, John Carlson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromCarlsonRoy
Goals (+2)0.370.05
Assists (+1)0.610.20
Power-play points (+0.5)0.090.00
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.230.11
Hits (+0.1)0.040.16
Blocks (+0.5)0.761.02

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

John Carlson and Matt Roy 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.

CarlsonRoy

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.

John Carlson

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH1.9 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

Matt Roy

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.7 pts
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start John Carlson or Matt Roy in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, John Carlson projects to 2.10 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matt Roy's 1.54. Carlson had 60 points in 71 games; Roy had 19 in 79 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, John Carlson or Matt Roy?
On 2025-26 numbers, John Carlson leads in 25 of 34 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 →