Who to start · 2025-26
Rasmus Sandin vs Robert Thomas
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Sandin's 1.59.
Sandin had 29 points in 73 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 games.
This week Sandin has 1 game left; Thomas has 1 left. We project Thomas for 2.0 ESPN points to Sandin's 1.6.
Robert Thomas has the better number in 28 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
Sandin's biggest edges: Hits 88, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.09, 20+ mph bursts 61.
Thomas's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.0%, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.004, Sequence xG 56.9%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Rasmus Sandin
1.59
fantasy points per game
Robert Thomas
2.01
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Robert Thomas has the edge.
| Points per game from | Sandin | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.14 | 0.78 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.33 | 0.61 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.87 | 0.31 |
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: Sandin vs Thomas
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Sandin 0G 2A, 5 SOG · Thomas 1G 5A, 7 SOG
Sandin blocked 1 of Thomas's shots; Thomas blocked 0 of Sandin's.
On the ice against each other (Sandin's side)
9:33 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Sandin's side
- Shot attempts
- 4–16
- 20.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.3–1.3
- 17.5%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Sandin | Thomas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | WSH 0–3 STL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-11-05 | WSH 6–1 STL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-02-27 | WSH 2–5 STL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2023-03-17 | WSH 2–5 STL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-01-03 | TOR 5–6 STL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2022-01-15 | TOR 6–5 STL | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2022-02-19 | TOR 3–6 STL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 2A 2S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Rasmus Sandin
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.6 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Robert Thomas
2games (1 left)
2.0proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DAL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ COLB2B2.0 ptsSchedule edge −12.8 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Rasmus Sandin or Robert Thomas in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Rasmus Sandin's 1.59. Sandin had 29 points in 73 games; Thomas had 64 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, Rasmus Sandin or Robert Thomas?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Robert Thomas leads in 28 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Sandin and Thomas done against each other?
- In 7 games against each other in our data, Sandin's team went 2–5. Sandin had 2 points (0 goals) and Thomas had 6 (1 goals).
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 →