Who to start · 2025-26
Matthew Schaefer vs Ryan Pulock
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan Pulock's 1.54.
Schaefer had 59 points in 82 games; Pulock had 27 in 76 games.
This week Schaefer has 1 game left; Pulock has 1 left. We project Schaefer for 2.1 ESPN points to Pulock's 1.6.
Matthew Schaefer has the better number in 27 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Schaefer's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.7%, Goals above expected +3.8, Power-play share 70.2%.
Pulock's biggest edges: Hardest shot 103.0, Blocked shots 148, Shorthanded points 1.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Matthew Schaefer
2.02
fantasy points per game
Ryan Pulock
1.54
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Matthew Schaefer has the edge.
| Points per game from | Schaefer | Pulock |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.53 | 0.07 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.41 | 0.30 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.27 | 0.11 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.67 | 0.98 |
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 Pulock
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.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
821:11 at 5-on-5 over 67 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 760–892
- 46.0%
- Expected goals
- 31.8–40.2
- 44.2%
- Goals
- 36–29
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.
Matthew Schaefer
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.1 pts
Ryan Pulock
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD1.6 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Matthew Schaefer or Ryan Pulock 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 Ryan Pulock's 1.54. Schaefer had 59 points in 82 games; Pulock had 27 in 76 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 Ryan Pulock?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Matthew Schaefer leads in 27 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 →