Who to start · 2025-26
Karel Vejmelka vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
In 2025-26, Karel Vejmelka posted a .897 save percentage to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's .910.
Against our expected-goals model, Vejmelka saved +7.0 goals and Luukkonen +8.3.
This week Vejmelka has 2 games left (about 1.6 expected starts) with 1 tough matchup; Luukkonen has 1 left (about 0.9 expected starts) with 1 soft matchup. We project Vejmelka for 3.3 ESPN points to Luukkonen's 1.2.
They split the 11 stats both are ranked on 5–5.
Vejmelka's biggest edges: Saves 1,458, Games started 63, Wins 38.
Luukkonen's biggest edges: High-danger save % .848, Goals against 85, Save % .910.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, 1.000 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .773 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Karel Vejmelka
2.13
fantasy points per game
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
2.09
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Karel Vejmelka has the edge.
| Points per game from | Vejmelka | Luukkonen |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.48 | 2.36 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.95 | -5.18 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.46 | 4.74 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.05 | 0.09 |
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: Vejmelka vs Luukkonen
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Vejmelka | Luukkonen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | UTA 5–2 BUF | 17/19 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-11-04 | UTA 2–1 BUF | 17/18 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-03-20 | UTA 5–2 BUF | 25/27 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-12-07 | UTA 5–2 BUF | 23/25 SV | 23/28 SV |
| 2023-12-16 | ARI 2–0 BUF | 28/28 SV | 20/22 SV |
| 2023-12-11 | ARI 2–5 BUF | 33/37 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2022-12-17 | ARI 2–5 BUF | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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.
Karel Vejmelka
3games (2 left)
3.3proj. ESPN pts
About 1.6 expected starts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHIOpp allows 8th-most FP to GLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ91% to start1.6 ptsOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to GSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B64% to start1.7 ptsOpp allows 13th-most FP to GSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
2games (1 left)
1.2proj. ESPN pts
About 0.9 expected starts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CBJOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to GLikely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CHI86% to start1.2 ptsOpp allows 8th-most FP to GLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
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FAQ
- Should I start Karel Vejmelka or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen?
- In 2025-26, Karel Vejmelka posted a .897 save percentage to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's .910. Against our expected-goals model, Vejmelka saved +7.0 goals and Luukkonen +8.3. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Karel Vejmelka or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 5–5 across 11 stats where both qualify.
- How have Vejmelka and Luukkonen done against each other?
- In 7 games against each other in our data, Vejmelka's team went 5–2.
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 →