Who to start · 2025-26
Mattias Ekholm vs Vincent Trocheck
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vincent Trocheck projects to 2.00 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mattias Ekholm's 1.43.
Ekholm had 41 points in 82 games; Trocheck had 53 in 67 games.
This week Ekholm has 1 game left; Trocheck has 2 left. We project Trocheck for 4.0 ESPN points to Ekholm's 1.6.
Vincent Trocheck has the better number in 18 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Ekholm's biggest edges: Expected goals 58.4%, Sequence xG 58.4%, Plus/minus +32.
Trocheck's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.3, Luck Meter +42, Penalty minutes 64.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Mattias Ekholm
1.43
fantasy points per game
Vincent Trocheck
2.00
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Vincent Trocheck has the edge.
| Points per game from | Ekholm | Trocheck |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.38 | 0.58 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.67 | 0.37 |
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 Trocheck
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2024-25: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Ekholm 1G 7A, 38 SOG · Trocheck 6G 12A, 46 SOG
Ekholm blocked 2 of Trocheck's shots; Trocheck blocked 3 of Ekholm's.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Ekholm | Trocheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-23 | EDM 6–2 NYR | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-12-22 | EDM 4–3 NYR | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-10-26 | EDM 0–3 NYR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2022-11-12 | NSH 2–1 NYR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-02-18 | NSH 3–5 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2021-10-16 | NSH 2–3 CAR | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2021-05-27 · PO | NSH 3–4 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-05-25 · PO | NSH 2–3 CAR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2021-05-23 · PO | NSH 4–3 CAR | 0G 2A 2S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2021-05-21 · PO | NSH 5–4 CAR | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2021-05-19 · PO | NSH 0–3 CAR | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2021-05-17 · PO | NSH 2–5 CAR | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 1S |
Latest 12 of 23 meetings.
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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)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
- Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
- Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA1.6 pts
Vincent Trocheck
3games (2 left)
4.0proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ2.0 ptsSchedule edge −1.0 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B2.0 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Mattias Ekholm or Vincent Trocheck in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vincent Trocheck projects to 2.00 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mattias Ekholm's 1.43. Ekholm had 41 points in 82 games; Trocheck had 53 in 67 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 Vincent Trocheck?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Vincent Trocheck leads in 18 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 Trocheck done against each other?
- In 23 games against each other in our data, Ekholm's team went 7–16. Ekholm had 8 points (1 goals) and Trocheck had 18 (6 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 →