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Lawson Crouse vs Simon Edvinsson

Lawson CrouseLawson CrouseMammoth · Left wingvsSimon EdvinssonSimon EdvinssonRed Wings · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Simon Edvinsson projects to 1.77 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Lawson Crouse's 1.65.

Crouse had 44 points in 81 games; Edvinsson had 25 in 72 games.

This week Crouse has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Edvinsson has 1 left. We project Crouse for 2.4 ESPN points to Edvinsson's 1.6.

Lawson Crouse has the better number in 26 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Crouse's biggest edges: Hardest shot 92.8, Luck Meter +51, Transition attempts /60 1.80.

Edvinsson's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Power-play points 1, Ice-time share 36.8%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Lawson Crouse

1.61

fantasy points per game

Simon Edvinsson

1.77

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Simon Edvinsson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromCrouseEdvinsson
Goals (+2)0.590.25
Assists (+1)0.250.22
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.170.12
Hits (+0.1)0.260.13
Blocks (+0.5)0.321.03

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

Lawson Crouse and Simon Edvinsson 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.

CrouseEdvinsson

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.

Lawson Crouse

3games (2 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.2 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.2 pts
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Simon Edvinsson

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.6 pts

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FAQ

Should I start Lawson Crouse or Simon Edvinsson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Simon Edvinsson projects to 1.77 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Lawson Crouse's 1.65. Crouse had 44 points in 81 games; Edvinsson had 25 in 72 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, Lawson Crouse or Simon Edvinsson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Lawson Crouse leads in 26 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 →