Who to start · 2025-26
Kirill Kaprizov vs Martin Necas
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kirill Kaprizov projects to 2.50 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Martin Necas's 2.40.
Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Necas had 100 in 78 games.
This week Kaprizov has 1 game left; Necas has 1 left. We project Kaprizov for 2.5 ESPN points to Necas's 2.5.
Martin Necas has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Kaprizov's biggest edges: Ascension score 54, Power-play points 32, Shots on goal 269.
Necas's biggest edges: Luck Meter +71, Top skating speed 23.9, Goals above expected +5.9.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Kirill Kaprizov
2.50
fantasy points per game
Martin Necas
2.40
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Kirill Kaprizov has the edge.
| Points per game from | Kaprizov | Necas |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.21 | 0.91 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.53 | 0.81 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.16 |
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: Kaprizov vs Necas
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Kaprizov 11G 9A, 53 SOG · Necas 6G 10A, 47 SOG
Kaprizov blocked 0 of Necas's shots; Necas blocked 1 of Kaprizov's.
On the ice against each other (Kaprizov's side)
67:01 at 5-on-5 over 9 games, 2025-26, from Kaprizov's side
- Shot attempts
- 53–88
- 37.6%
- Expected goals
- 1.8–4.0
- 31.7%
- Goals
- 1–7
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Kaprizov | Necas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 · PO | MIN 3–4 COL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2026-05-11 · PO | MIN 2–5 COL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 2A 1S |
| 2026-05-09 · PO | MIN 5–1 COL | 1G 2A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-05-05 · PO | MIN 2–5 COL | 1G 0A 4S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2026-05-03 · PO | MIN 6–9 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 3A 3S |
| 2026-03-08 | MIN 2–3 COL | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 6S |
| 2026-02-26 | MIN 5–2 COL | 0G 2A 3S | 2G 0A 7S |
| 2025-12-21 | MIN 1–5 COL | 0G 1A 3S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2025-11-28 | MIN 3–2 COL | 2G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-02-27 | MIN 2–3 CAR | 0G 0A 6S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2024-01-21 | MIN 5–2 CAR | 3G 0A 5S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2023-01-19 | MIN 2–5 CAR | 1G 0A 2S | 1G 1A 3S |
Latest 12 of 15 meetings.
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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.
Kirill Kaprizov
2games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS2.5 pts
Martin Necas
2games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL2.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Kirill Kaprizov or Martin Necas in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kirill Kaprizov projects to 2.50 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Martin Necas's 2.40. Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Necas had 100 in 78 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, Kirill Kaprizov or Martin Necas?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Martin Necas leads in 22 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Kaprizov and Necas done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, Kaprizov's team went 7–8. Kaprizov had 20 points (11 goals) and Necas had 16 (6 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 →