Who to start · 2025-26
Mattias Ekholm vs Viktor Arvidsson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Viktor Arvidsson projects to 1.72 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mattias Ekholm's 1.43.
Ekholm had 41 points in 82 games; Arvidsson had 54 in 69 games.
This week Ekholm has 1 game left; Arvidsson has 1 left. We project Arvidsson for 1.6 ESPN points to Ekholm's 1.4.
Mattias Ekholm has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Ekholm's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.36, Faceoffs won 0, High-danger chances 58.3%.
Arvidsson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.7, On-ice PDO 1065, Luck Meter +77.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Mattias Ekholm
1.43
fantasy points per game
Viktor Arvidsson
1.72
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Viktor Arvidsson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Ekholm | Arvidsson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.13 | 0.68 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.67 | 0.31 |
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: Ekholm vs Arvidsson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Ekholm 0G 6A, 22 SOG · Arvidsson 2G 12A, 55 SOG
Ekholm blocked 4 of Arvidsson's shots; Arvidsson blocked 5 of Ekholm's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice against each other (Ekholm's side)
4:24 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Ekholm's side
- Shot attempts
- 3–3
- 50.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.3
- 43.6%
- Goals
- 0–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Ekholm | Arvidsson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | EDM 2–6 BOS | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 2A 0S |
| 2024-05-01 · PO | EDM 4–3 LAK | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-04-28 · PO | EDM 1–0 LAK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-04-26 · PO | EDM 6–1 LAK | 0G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-04-24 · PO | EDM 4–5 LAK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2024-04-22 · PO | EDM 7–4 LAK | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2024-03-28 | EDM 4–1 LAK | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2023-04-29 · PO | EDM 5–4 LAK | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 2A 6S |
| 2023-04-25 · PO | EDM 6–3 LAK | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-04-23 · PO | EDM 5–4 LAK | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2023-04-21 · PO | EDM 2–3 LAK | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2023-04-19 · PO | EDM 4–2 LAK | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 19 meetings.
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.
Mattias Ekholm
3games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
- Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
- Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA1.4 pts
Viktor Arvidsson
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs NYRSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.6 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Mattias Ekholm or Viktor Arvidsson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Viktor Arvidsson projects to 1.72 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mattias Ekholm's 1.43. Ekholm had 41 points in 82 games; Arvidsson had 54 in 69 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, Mattias Ekholm or Viktor Arvidsson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Mattias Ekholm leads in 17 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Ekholm and Arvidsson done against each other?
- In 19 games against each other in our data, Ekholm's team went 14–5. Ekholm had 6 points (0 goals) and Arvidsson had 14 (2 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 →