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Nick Schmaltz vs Rasmus Andersson

Nick SchmaltzNick SchmaltzMammoth · CentrevsRasmus AnderssonRasmus AnderssonGolden Knights · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Schmaltz projects to 2.05 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.98.

Schmaltz had 74 points in 82 games; Andersson had 47 in 81 games.

This week Schmaltz has 2 games left; Andersson has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schmaltz for 3.8 ESPN points to Andersson's 3.8.

Nick Schmaltz has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Schmaltz's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.2, Scoring chances 55.7%, Expected goals 55.8%.

Andersson's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 71, Transition attempts /60 0.46, Hits 37.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Nick Schmaltz

2.05

fantasy points per game

Rasmus Andersson

1.98

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nick Schmaltz has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSchmaltzAndersson
Goals (+2)0.880.39
Assists (+1)0.470.35
Power-play points (+0.5)0.110.08
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.250.22
Hits (+0.1)0.030.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.300.90

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

Nick Schmaltz and Rasmus Andersson 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.

SchmaltzAndersson

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.

Nick Schmaltz

3games (2 left)

3.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs CHI
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to CLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.8 pts
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B2.0 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)

Rasmus Andersson

3games (2 left)

3.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to DLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA1.7 pts
    vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.1 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 Nick Schmaltz or Rasmus Andersson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Schmaltz projects to 2.05 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Andersson's 1.98. Schmaltz had 74 points in 82 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, Nick Schmaltz or Rasmus Andersson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Schmaltz leads in 26 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 →