Who to start · 2025-26
Logan Thompson vs Spencer Knight
In 2025-26, Logan Thompson posted a .912 save percentage to Spencer Knight's .902.
Against our expected-goals model, Thompson saved +32.2 goals and Knight +13.1.
This week Thompson has 1 game left (about 0.0 expected starts) with 1 soft matchup; Knight has 1 left (about 0.9 expected starts). We project Knight for 1.2 ESPN points to Thompson's 0.1.
Logan Thompson has the better number in 9 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Thompson's biggest edges: Goals-against average 2.44, Wins 31, Save % .912.
Knight's biggest edges: High-danger save % .847, Overtime losses 11.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .939 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .889 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Logan Thompson
2.85
fantasy points per game
Spencer Knight
1.14
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Logan Thompson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Thompson | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.25 | 1.30 |
| Goals against (-2) | -4.78 | -5.78 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 5.07 | 5.27 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.21 | 0.16 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.10 | 0.20 |
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: Thompson vs Knight
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.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Thompson | Knight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | WSH 2–3 CHI | 31/33 SV | 32/34 SV |
| 2025-02-04 | WSH 6–3 FLA | 30/33 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-11-25 | WSH 4–1 FLA | 20/21 SV | 27/29 SV |
| 2022-03-17 | VGK 5–3 FLA | 33/36 SV | 28/32 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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.
Logan Thompson
2games (1 left)
0.1proj. ESPN pts
About 0.0 expected starts
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAROpp allows 5th-most FP to GLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B3% to start0.1 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to GSchedule edge −13.3 win%vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
Spencer Knight
3games (1 left)
1.2proj. ESPN pts
About 0.9 expected starts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 15th-most FP to GLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF88% to start1.2 ptsOpp allows 14th-most FP to GSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)
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FAQ
- Should I start Logan Thompson or Spencer Knight?
- In 2025-26, Logan Thompson posted a .912 save percentage to Spencer Knight's .902. Against our expected-goals model, Thompson saved +32.2 goals and Knight +13.1. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Logan Thompson or Spencer Knight?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Logan Thompson leads in 9 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Thompson and Knight done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, Thompson's team went 3–1.
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 →