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Kirill Kaprizov vs Mike Matheson

Kirill KaprizovKirill KaprizovWild · Left wingvsMike MathesonMike MathesonCanadiens · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kirill Kaprizov projects to 2.50 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mike Matheson's 1.80.

Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Matheson had 37 in 78 games.

This week Kaprizov has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Matheson has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Kaprizov for 1.9 ESPN points to Matheson's 1.3.

Kirill Kaprizov has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Kaprizov's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.9%, Offensive-zone start % 67.5%, High-danger chances 52.4%.

Matheson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.035, Luck Meter +28.

  • • 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, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Kirill Kaprizov

2.50

fantasy points per game

Mike Matheson

1.80

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Kirill Kaprizov has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromKaprizovMatheson
Goals (+2)1.210.17
Assists (+1)0.530.42
Power-play points (+0.5)0.190.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.340.16
Hits (+0.1)0.070.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.96

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

Kirill Kaprizov and Mike Matheson 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.

KaprizovMatheson

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.

Kirill Kaprizov

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.9 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge +9.3 win%

Mike Matheson

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.3 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Kirill Kaprizov or Mike Matheson 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 Mike Matheson's 1.80. Kaprizov had 89 points in 78 games; Matheson had 37 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 Mike Matheson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Kirill Kaprizov leads in 19 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 →