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Mark Scheifele vs Owen Tippett

Mark ScheifeleMark ScheifeleJets · CentrevsOwen TippettOwen TippettFlyers · Right wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mark Scheifele projects to 2.23 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Owen Tippett's 1.73.

Scheifele had 103 points in 82 games; Tippett had 51 in 81 games.

This week Scheifele has 1 game left; Tippett has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Scheifele for 2.1 ESPN points to Tippett's 1.4.

Mark Scheifele has the better number in 18 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Scheifele's biggest edges: Offensive-zone start % 70.0%, Goals above expected +3.3, Faceoffs won 594.

Tippett's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 2.54, Hits 166, High-danger chances 56.1%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Mark Scheifele

2.23

fantasy points per game

Owen Tippett

1.73

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Mark Scheifele has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromScheifeleTippett
Goals (+2)0.820.61
Assists (+1)0.770.25
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.04
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.27
Hits (+0.1)0.040.24
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.30

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

Mark Scheifele and Owen Tippett 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.

ScheifeleTippett

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.

Mark Scheifele

2games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs BOS
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.1 pts

Owen Tippett

3games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs PIT
    Opp allows the fewest FP to RW
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NJDB2B
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CAR1.4 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Mark Scheifele or Owen Tippett in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mark Scheifele projects to 2.23 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Owen Tippett's 1.73. Scheifele had 103 points in 82 games; Tippett had 51 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, Mark Scheifele or Owen Tippett?
On 2025-26 numbers, Mark Scheifele leads in 18 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 →