Who to start · 2025-26
Samuel Ersson vs Yaroslav Askarov
In 2025-26, Samuel Ersson posted a .870 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884.
Against our expected-goals model, Ersson saved −13.0 goals and Askarov −17.6.
This week Ersson has 1 game left; Askarov has 1 left.
They split the 11 stats both are ranked on 5–5.
Ersson's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.53, Goals against 97, Goals-against average 3.12.
Askarov's biggest edges: Saves 1,185, Save % .884, Wins 21.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .885 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Samuel Ersson
-0.11
fantasy points per game
Yaroslav Askarov
0.23
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Yaroslav Askarov has the edge.
| Points per game from | Ersson | Askarov |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.70 | 1.79 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.88 | -6.68 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 3.92 | 5.04 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.15 | 0.09 |
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: Ersson vs Askarov
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2024-25: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Ersson | Askarov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | PHI 4–0 SJS | 15/15 SV | 0/0 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
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.
Samuel Ersson
1games
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TOROpp allows 12th-most FP to G
Yaroslav Askarov
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLAOpp allows 15th-fewest FP to G
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAKOpp allows 16th-most FP to G
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FAQ
- Should I start Samuel Ersson or Yaroslav Askarov?
- In 2025-26, Samuel Ersson posted a .870 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884. Against our expected-goals model, Ersson saved −13.0 goals and Askarov −17.6. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Samuel Ersson or Yaroslav Askarov?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 5–5 across 11 stats where both qualify.
- How have Ersson and Askarov done against each other?
- In 1 games against each other in our data, Ersson's team went 1–0.
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 →