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Nick Suzuki vs Vladislav Gavrikov

Nick SuzukiNick SuzukiCanadiens · CentrevsVladislav GavrikovVladislav GavrikovRangers · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Suzuki projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladislav Gavrikov's 1.51.

Suzuki had 101 points in 82 games; Gavrikov had 35 in 82 games.

This week Suzuki has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Gavrikov has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Suzuki for 1.7 ESPN points to Gavrikov's 1.0.

Nick Suzuki has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Suzuki's biggest edges: Plus/minus +37, On-ice PDO 1045, 20+ mph bursts 237.

Gavrikov's biggest edges: Goals above expected +5.7, High-danger chances 56.6%, Forecheck xG /60 0.34.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Nick Suzuki

2.43

fantasy points per game

Vladislav Gavrikov

1.51

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nick Suzuki has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSuzukiGavrikov
Goals (+2)0.660.28
Assists (+1)0.820.21
Power-play points (+0.5)0.250.03
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.220.13
Hits (+0.1)0.080.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.390.78

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 Suzuki and Vladislav Gavrikov 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.

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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 Suzuki

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ TOR
    Opp allows 7th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.7 pts
    Opp allows the fewest FP to CLikely vs Arturs Silovs (.888)

Vladislav Gavrikov

4games (1 left)

1.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to DLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.0 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Nick Suzuki or Vladislav Gavrikov in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Suzuki projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vladislav Gavrikov's 1.51. Suzuki had 101 points in 82 games; Gavrikov had 35 in 82 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 Suzuki or Vladislav Gavrikov?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Suzuki leads in 23 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 →