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Nathan MacKinnon vs Rasmus Andersson

Nathan MacKinnonNathan MacKinnonAvalanche · CentrevsRasmus AnderssonRasmus AnderssonGolden Knights · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88.

MacKinnon had 127 points in 80 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.

This week MacKinnon has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Andersson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project MacKinnon for 2.2 ESPN points to Andersson's 2.0.

Nathan MacKinnon has the better number in 27 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

MacKinnon's biggest edges: Top skating speed 24.8, On-ice PDO 1054, Forecheck xG /60 0.34.

Andersson's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.018, Blocked shots 150, Shorthanded points 1.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Nathan MacKinnon

3.32

fantasy points per game

Rasmus Andersson

1.88

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nathan MacKinnon has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMacKinnonAndersson
Goals (+2)1.490.37
Assists (+1)0.870.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.210.07
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.460.22
Hits (+0.1)0.090.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.210.85

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

Nathan MacKinnon and Rasmus Andersson have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

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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.

Nathan MacKinnon

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
    Opp allows the most FP to CLikely vs Darcy Kuemper (.891)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs STL2.2 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +10.1 win%vs Jordan Binnington (.873)

Rasmus Andersson

3games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.0 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)

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FAQ

Should I start Nathan MacKinnon or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.88. MacKinnon had 127 points in 80 games; Andersson had 47 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, Nathan MacKinnon or Rasmus Andersson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nathan MacKinnon leads in 27 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 →