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Kyle Connor vs Vince Dunn

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kyle Connor projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vince Dunn's 1.83.

Connor had 92 points in 82 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 games.

This week Connor has 1 game left; Dunn has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Dunn for 3.6 ESPN points to Connor's 2.0.

Kyle Connor has the better number in 23 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Connor's biggest edges: Plus/minus −2, Scoring chances 52.1%, Offensive-zone start % 71.2%.

Dunn's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Penalty minutes 54, Blocked shots 86.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 1 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Kyle Connor

2.43

fantasy points per game

Vince Dunn

1.83

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Kyle Connor has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromConnorDunn
Goals (+2)1.020.38
Assists (+1)0.670.51
Power-play points (+0.5)0.140.15
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.370.22
Hits (+0.1)0.050.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.170.53

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

Kyle Connor and Vince Dunn 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.

ConnorDunn

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.

Kyle Connor

2games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LW
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.0 pts

Vince Dunn

3games (2 left)

3.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows the most FP to D
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to D
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows the most FP to D

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FAQ

Should I start Kyle Connor or Vince Dunn 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 Vince Dunn's 1.83. Connor had 92 points in 82 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 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, Kyle Connor or Vince Dunn?
On 2025-26 numbers, Kyle Connor leads in 23 of 33 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 →