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Matthew Schaefer vs Rasmus Andersson

Matthew SchaeferMatthew SchaeferIslanders · DefencevsRasmus AnderssonRasmus AnderssonGolden Knights · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88.

Schaefer had 59 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.

This week Schaefer has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Andersson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schaefer for 2.4 ESPN points to Andersson's 2.1.

Matthew Schaefer has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Schaefer's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.59, Ascension score 51, Top skating speed 23.1.

Andersson's biggest edges: Hardest shot 100.3, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.018, Penalty minutes 71.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Matthew Schaefer

2.02

fantasy points per game

Rasmus Andersson

1.88

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Matthew Schaefer has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSchaeferAndersson
Goals (+2)0.530.37
Assists (+1)0.410.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.07
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.270.22
Hits (+0.1)0.050.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.670.85

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: Schaefer vs Andersson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

SchaeferAndersson
0Team record in 1 meetings1
2Points in those games1

Schaefer 0G 2A, 3 SOG · Andersson 0G 1A, 2 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other1

Schaefer blocked 0 of Andersson's shots; Andersson blocked 1 of Schaefer's.

On the ice against each other (Schaefer's side)

7:07 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Schaefer's side

Shot attempts
10–9
52.6%
Expected goals
0.4–0.3
57.1%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Matthew Schaefer and Rasmus Andersson
DateScoreSchaeferAndersson
2026-01-17NYI 2–4 CGY0G 2A 3S0G 1A 2S

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

SchaeferAndersson

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.

Matthew Schaefer

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Anthony Stolarz (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DLikely vs Jake Allen (.904)

Rasmus Andersson

3games (1 left)

2.1proj. 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 @ VAN2.1 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 Matthew Schaefer or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88. Schaefer had 59 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 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, Matthew Schaefer or Rasmus Andersson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Matthew Schaefer leads in 23 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Schaefer and Andersson done against each other?
In 1 games against each other in our data, Schaefer's team went 0–1. Schaefer had 2 points (0 goals) and Andersson had 1 (0 goals).

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 →