Who to start · 2025-26
Matt Roy vs Ryan Leonard
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matt Roy's 1.54.
Roy had 19 points in 79 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 games.
This week Roy has 1 game left; Leonard has 1 left. We project Roy for 1.5 ESPN points to Leonard's 1.5.
Ryan Leonard has the better number in 20 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Roy's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Forecheck xG /60 0.34, High-danger chances 51.5%.
Leonard's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 47, Luck Meter +41, Goals above expected +0.7.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Matt Roy
1.54
fantasy points per game
Ryan Leonard
1.59
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Ryan Leonard has the edge.
| Points per game from | Roy | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.05 | 0.63 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 1.02 | 0.19 |
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: Roy vs Leonard
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Roy blocked 0 of Leonard's shots; Leonard blocked 1 of Roy's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
317:18 at 5-on-5 over 73 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 285–297
- 49.0%
- Expected goals
- 12.6–14.0
- 47.3%
- Goals
- 18–8
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Matt Roy
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.5 pts
Ryan Leonard
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.5 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Matt Roy or Ryan Leonard in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matt Roy's 1.54. Roy had 19 points in 79 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 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, Matt Roy or Ryan Leonard?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Ryan Leonard leads in 20 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 →