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Nikita Kucherov vs Sebastian Aho

Nikita KucherovNikita KucherovLightning · Right wingvsSebastian AhoSebastian AhoHurricanes · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nikita Kucherov projects to 3.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Sebastian Aho's 2.01.

Kucherov had 130 points in 77 games; Aho had 80 in 79 games.

This week Kucherov has 1 game left; Aho has 1 left. We project Kucherov for 2.5 ESPN points to Aho's 1.8.

Nikita Kucherov has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Kucherov's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1046, Goals above expected +3.9, Luck Meter +54.

Aho's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 596, Forecheck xG /60 0.39, Hits 63.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Nikita Kucherov

3.01

fantasy points per game

Sebastian Aho

2.01

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nikita Kucherov has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromKucherovAho
Goals (+2)1.200.72
Assists (+1)1.050.59
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.17
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.04
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.290.25
Hits (+0.1)0.040.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.210.16

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

Nikita Kucherov and Sebastian Aho 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.

Nikita Kucherov

2games (1 left)

2.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NYR
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs WSH2.5 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

Sebastian Aho

3games (1 left)

1.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.8 pts
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Nikita Kucherov or Sebastian Aho in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nikita Kucherov projects to 3.01 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Sebastian Aho's 2.01. Kucherov had 130 points in 77 games; Aho had 80 in 79 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, Nikita Kucherov or Sebastian Aho?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nikita Kucherov leads in 25 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 →