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Nick Schmaltz vs Sam Reinhart

Nick SchmaltzNick SchmaltzMammoth · CentrevsSam ReinhartSam ReinhartPanthers · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nick Schmaltz's 2.05.

Schmaltz had 74 points in 82 games; Reinhart had 61 in 64 games.

This week Schmaltz has 2 games left; Reinhart has 1 left. We project Schmaltz for 3.8 ESPN points to Reinhart's 2.1.

Nick Schmaltz has the better number in 27 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Schmaltz's biggest edges: Plus/minus +17, Goals above expected +4.2, 20+ mph bursts 208.

Reinhart's biggest edges: Hits 59, Forecheck xG /60 0.33, Transition attempts /60 1.17.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Nick Schmaltz

2.05

fantasy points per game

Sam Reinhart

2.13

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sam Reinhart has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSchmaltzReinhart
Goals (+2)0.880.80
Assists (+1)0.470.44
Power-play points (+0.5)0.110.17
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.03
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.250.25
Hits (+0.1)0.030.13
Blocks (+0.5)0.300.31

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 Sam Reinhart have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

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

SchmaltzReinhart

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 C
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.8 pts
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B2.0 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Sam Reinhart

3games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to C
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA2.1 pts

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FAQ

Should I start Nick Schmaltz or Sam Reinhart in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nick Schmaltz's 2.05. Schmaltz had 74 points in 82 games; Reinhart had 61 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, Nick Schmaltz or Sam Reinhart?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Schmaltz leads in 27 of 36 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 →