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Mike Matheson vs Robert Thomas

Mike MathesonMike MathesonCanadiens · DefencevsRobert ThomasRobert ThomasBlues · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mike Matheson's 1.80.

Matheson had 37 points in 78 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 games.

This week Matheson has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Thomas has 1 left. We project Thomas for 1.9 ESPN points to Matheson's 1.3.

Robert Thomas has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Matheson's biggest edges: Hardest shot 100.6, Hits 59, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.06.

Thomas's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.0%, High-danger chances 54.0%, Scoring chances 56.0%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Mike Matheson

1.80

fantasy points per game

Robert Thomas

1.89

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Robert Thomas has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMathesonThomas
Goals (+2)0.170.73
Assists (+1)0.420.57
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.160.15
Hits (+0.1)0.070.01
Blocks (+0.5)0.960.29

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

Mike Matheson and Robert Thomas have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

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

MathesonThomas

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.

Mike Matheson

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.3 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to DLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)

Robert Thomas

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DAL
    Likely vs Jake Oettinger (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ COLB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to CSchedule edge −16.8 win%Likely vs Mackenzie Blackwood (.903)

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FAQ

Should I start Mike Matheson or Robert Thomas in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mike Matheson's 1.80. Matheson had 37 points in 78 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 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, Mike Matheson or Robert Thomas?
On 2025-26 numbers, Robert Thomas leads in 23 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 →