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Quinn Hughes vs Ryan O'Reilly

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Quinn Hughes projects to 2.16 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan O'Reilly's 1.90.

Hughes had 76 points in 74 games; O'Reilly had 74 in 81 games.

This week Hughes has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; O'Reilly has 1 left. We project Hughes for 1.7 ESPN points to O'Reilly's 1.7.

Quinn Hughes has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Hughes's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 0.60, 20+ mph bursts 174, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.47.

O'Reilly's biggest edges: Luck Meter +50, Goals above expected +0.1, Plus/minus +8.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Quinn Hughes

2.16

fantasy points per game

Ryan O'Reilly

1.90

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Quinn Hughes has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromHughesO'Reilly
Goals (+2)0.180.58
Assists (+1)0.940.57
Power-play points (+0.5)0.220.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.270.20
Hits (+0.1)0.010.03
Blocks (+0.5)0.550.38

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

Quinn Hughes and Ryan O'Reilly 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.

HughesO'Reilly

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.

Quinn Hughes

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to DLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.7 pts
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)

Ryan O'Reilly

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs MIN
    Opp allows 10th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL1.7 pts
    Schedule edge +12.4 win%Likely vs Casey DeSmith (.907)

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FAQ

Should I start Quinn Hughes or Ryan O'Reilly in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Quinn Hughes projects to 2.16 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Ryan O'Reilly's 1.90. Hughes had 76 points in 74 games; O'Reilly had 74 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, Quinn Hughes or Ryan O'Reilly?
On 2025-26 numbers, Quinn Hughes leads in 22 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 →