Who to start · 2025-26
Kirill Kaprizov vs Matt Boldy
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matt Boldy projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Kirill Kaprizov's 2.50.
Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Boldy had 85 in 76 games.
This week Kaprizov has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Boldy has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Kaprizov for 1.9 ESPN points to Boldy's 1.8.
Kirill Kaprizov has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Kaprizov's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 67.5%, Forecheck xG /60 0.28, Scoring chances 52.7%.
Boldy's biggest edges: Goals above expected +8.7, Luck Meter +68, Faceoffs won 55.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Kirill Kaprizov
2.50
fantasy points per game
Matt Boldy
2.55
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Matt Boldy has the edge.
| Points per game from | Kaprizov | Boldy |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.21 | 1.04 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.16 | 0.36 |
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 Boldy
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Kaprizov blocked 1 of Boldy's shots; Boldy blocked 3 of Kaprizov's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
330:07 at 5-on-5 over 72 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 378–295
- 56.2%
- Expected goals
- 17.8–14.7
- 54.8%
- Goals
- 17–12
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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)
1.9proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSHOpp allows 9th-most FP to LW
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.9 ptsOpp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Matt Boldy
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSHOpp allows 9th-most FP to LW
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.8 ptsOpp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Kirill Kaprizov or Matt Boldy in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matt Boldy projects to 2.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Kirill Kaprizov's 2.50. Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Boldy had 85 in 76 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 Matt Boldy?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Kirill Kaprizov leads in 18 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 →