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Miro Heiskanen vs Thomas Harley

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Miro Heiskanen projects to 2.19 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Thomas Harley's 1.82.

Heiskanen had 63 points in 77 games; Harley had 36 in 70 games.

This week Heiskanen has 1 game left; Harley has 1 left. We project Heiskanen for 2.2 ESPN points to Harley's 2.2.

Miro Heiskanen has the better number in 30 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Heiskanen's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.037, Scoring chances 53.1%, Goals above expected +0.3.

Harley's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.38, Hits 39, Blocked shots 148.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Miro Heiskanen

2.19

fantasy points per game

Thomas Harley

1.82

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Miro Heiskanen has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromHeiskanenHarley
Goals (+2)0.220.16
Assists (+1)0.660.40
Power-play points (+0.5)0.170.05
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.16
Hits (+0.1)0.030.06
Blocks (+0.5)0.930.99

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: Heiskanen vs Harley

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

HeiskanenHarley
2Goals set up by the other5

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

187:50 at 5-on-5 over 54 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
183–144
56.0%
Expected goals
7.6–5.9
56.1%
Goals
3–7

Every stat, side by side

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

HeiskanenHarley

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.

Miro Heiskanen

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.2 pts
    Opp allows 14th-most FP to DSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)

Thomas Harley

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.2 pts
    Opp allows 14th-most FP to DSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)

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FAQ

Should I start Miro Heiskanen or Thomas Harley in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Miro Heiskanen projects to 2.19 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Thomas Harley's 1.82. Heiskanen had 63 points in 77 games; Harley had 36 in 70 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, Miro Heiskanen or Thomas Harley?
On 2025-26 numbers, Miro Heiskanen leads in 30 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 →