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Josh Morrissey vs Kyle Connor

Josh MorrisseyJosh MorrisseyJets · DefencevsKyle ConnorKyle ConnorJets · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Josh Morrissey's 1.96.

Morrissey had 55 points in 77 games; Connor had 92 in 82 games.

This week Morrissey has 1 game left; Connor has 1 left. We project Connor for 2.4 ESPN points to Morrissey's 2.0.

Josh Morrissey has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Morrissey's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 118, Goals above expected +3.9.

Connor's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.028, Transition attempts /60 1.09, Hardest shot 90.9.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Josh Morrissey

1.96

fantasy points per game

Kyle Connor

2.43

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Kyle Connor has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMorrisseyConnor
Goals (+2)0.341.02
Assists (+1)0.500.67
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.14
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.37
Hits (+0.1)0.040.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.780.17

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: Morrissey vs Connor

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

MorrisseyConnor
1Shots blocked by the other0

Morrissey blocked 1 of Connor's shots; Connor blocked 0 of Morrissey's.

22Goals set up by the other68

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

714:09 at 5-on-5 over 78 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
663–633
51.2%
Expected goals
32.3–30.6
51.4%
Goals
46–34

Every stat, side by side

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

MorrisseyConnor

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.

Josh Morrissey

2games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 8th-fewest FP to D
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.0 pts
    Opp allows 15th-most FP to D

Kyle Connor

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to LW
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.4 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to LW

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FAQ

Should I start Josh Morrissey or Kyle Connor in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Josh Morrissey's 1.96. Morrissey had 55 points in 77 games; Connor had 92 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, Josh Morrissey or Kyle Connor?
On 2025-26 numbers, Josh Morrissey leads in 17 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 →