Who to start · 2025-26
Mika Zibanejad vs Morgan Geekie
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mika Zibanejad projects to 2.27 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Morgan Geekie's 1.90.
Zibanejad had 78 points in 81 games; Geekie had 68 in 81 games.
This week Zibanejad has 1 game left; Geekie has 1 left. We project Zibanejad for 1.8 ESPN points to Geekie's 1.7.
Mika Zibanejad has the better number in 24 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Zibanejad's biggest edges: High-danger chances 53.8%, Faceoff win % 52.5%, Scoring chances 50.5%.
Geekie's biggest edges: Ascension score 63, Plus/minus −5, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.34.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 6 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Mika Zibanejad
2.27
fantasy points per game
Morgan Geekie
1.90
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Mika Zibanejad has the edge.
| Points per game from | Zibanejad | Geekie |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.81 | 0.85 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.51 | 0.37 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.34 | 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: Zibanejad vs Geekie
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Zibanejad 8G 11A, 34 SOG · Geekie 3G 2A, 28 SOG
Zibanejad's offensive zone 0–1 · neutral 0–0 · Zibanejad's defensive zone 5–1 (2022-23 to 2026-27)
On the ice against each other (Zibanejad's side)
19:59 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Zibanejad's side
- Shot attempts
- 16–23
- 41.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.5–1.9
- 21.7%
- Goals
- 2–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Zibanejad | Geekie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | NYR 0–3 BOS | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-01-26 | NYR 4–3 BOS | 0G 1A 3S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2026-01-10 | NYR 2–10 BOS | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-11-28 | NYR 6–2 BOS | 2G 0A 7S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2025-02-05 | NYR 3–2 BOS | 0G 2A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-02-01 | NYR 3–6 BOS | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-01-02 | NYR 2–1 BOS | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-03-21 | NYR 5–2 BOS | 1G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-12-16 | NYR 2–1 BOS | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-11-25 | NYR 7–4 BOS | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2023-02-10 | NYR 6–3 SEA | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-11-17 | NYR 2–3 SEA | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 1S |
Latest 12 of 14 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.
Mika Zibanejad
4games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2BSchedule edge −9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.8 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Morgan Geekie
3games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
- Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
- Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.7 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Mika Zibanejad or Morgan Geekie in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mika Zibanejad projects to 2.27 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Morgan Geekie's 1.90. Zibanejad had 78 points in 81 games; Geekie had 68 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, Mika Zibanejad or Morgan Geekie?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Mika Zibanejad leads in 24 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Zibanejad and Geekie done against each other?
- In 14 games against each other in our data, Zibanejad's team went 10–4. Zibanejad had 19 points (8 goals) and Geekie had 5 (3 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Zibanejad or Geekie?
- Against each other, Zibanejad has won 5 and Geekie 2 of their 7 head-to-head draws.
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 →