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Mark Scheifele vs Parker Wotherspoon

Mark ScheifeleMark ScheifeleJets · CentrevsParker WotherspoonParker WotherspoonGolden Knights · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mark Scheifele projects to 2.23 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Parker Wotherspoon's 1.29.

Scheifele had 103 points in 82 games; Wotherspoon had 30 in 80 games.

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

Mark Scheifele has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Scheifele's biggest edges: Power-play share 67.4%, Power-play time per game 3:07, Top skating speed 23.4.

Wotherspoon's biggest edges: Hits 162, High-danger chances 52.5%, Plus/minus +17.

  • • 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, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Mark Scheifele

2.23

fantasy points per game

Parker Wotherspoon

1.29

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Mark Scheifele has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromScheifeleWotherspoon
Goals (+2)0.820.07
Assists (+1)0.770.30
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.00
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.08
Hits (+0.1)0.040.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.65

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 Parker Wotherspoon 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.

ScheifeleWotherspoon

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 CLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ DET2.1 pts
    Likely vs John Gibson (.901)

Parker Wotherspoon

3games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Likely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN1.4 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)

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FAQ

Should I start Mark Scheifele or Parker Wotherspoon 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 Parker Wotherspoon's 1.29. Scheifele had 103 points in 82 games; Wotherspoon had 30 in 80 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 Parker Wotherspoon?
On 2025-26 numbers, Mark Scheifele leads in 22 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 →