Who to start · 2025-26
Mikhail Sergachev vs Vladimir Tarasenko
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mikhail Sergachev projects to 2.15 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladimir Tarasenko's 1.52.
Sergachev had 59 points in 78 games; Tarasenko had 47 in 75 games.
This week Sergachev has 2 games left with 2 tough matchups; Tarasenko has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Sergachev for 3.0 ESPN points to Tarasenko's 1.2.
Mikhail Sergachev has the better number in 23 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
Sergachev's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.8, Faceoffs won 0, Corsi 52.5%.
Tarasenko's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1011, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.37, Goals above expected +4.0.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Mikhail Sergachev
2.12
fantasy points per game
Vladimir Tarasenko
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Mikhail Sergachev has the edge.
| Points per game from | Sergachev | Tarasenko |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.26 | 0.61 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.63 | 0.32 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.80 | 0.22 |
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: Sergachev vs Tarasenko
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.
Sergachev 0G 9A, 21 SOG · Tarasenko 3G 8A, 34 SOG
Sergachev blocked 2 of Tarasenko's shots; Tarasenko blocked 0 of Sergachev's.
On the ice against each other (Sergachev's side)
6:08 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Sergachev's side
- Shot attempts
- 5–7
- 41.7%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.5
- 30.9%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Sergachev | Tarasenko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | UTA 5–2 MIN | 0G 2A 5S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2025-10-25 | UTA 6–2 MIN | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2025-03-24 | UTA 1–5 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-03-06 | UTA 4–2 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-04-29 · PO | TBL 1–6 FLA | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2024-04-27 · PO | TBL 6–3 FLA | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-11-04 | TBL 6–4 OTT | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-10-15 | TBL 2–5 OTT | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 4S |
| 2023-04-05 | TBL 3–6 NYR | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2022-11-25 | TBL 5–2 STL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-12-02 | TBL 4–2 STL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-11-30 | TBL 3–4 STL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
Latest 12 of 16 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.
Mikhail Sergachev
3games (2 left)
3.0proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to D
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.5 ptsOpp allows 10th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −1.0 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.5 ptsOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Vladimir Tarasenko
2games (1 left)
1.2proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSHOpp allows 10th-fewest FP to RW
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.2 ptsOpp allows 5th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Mikhail Sergachev or Vladimir Tarasenko in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Mikhail Sergachev projects to 2.15 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladimir Tarasenko's 1.52. Sergachev had 59 points in 78 games; Tarasenko had 47 in 75 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, Mikhail Sergachev or Vladimir Tarasenko?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Mikhail Sergachev leads in 23 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Sergachev and Tarasenko done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Sergachev's team went 9–7. Sergachev had 9 points (0 goals) and Tarasenko had 11 (3 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 →