Who to start · 2025-26
Spencer Knight vs Yaroslav Askarov
In 2025-26, Spencer Knight posted a .902 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884.
Against our expected-goals model, Knight saved +13.1 goals and Askarov −17.6.
This week Knight has 1 game left (about 0.9 expected starts); Askarov has 1 left (about 0.9 expected starts). We project Knight for 1.2 ESPN points to Askarov's 0.8.
Spencer Knight has the better number in 10 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Knight's biggest edges: Goals saved above expected +13.1, Shutouts 3, Goals-against average 2.82.
Askarov's biggest edges: Wins 21.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .889 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .885 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Spencer Knight
1.14
fantasy points per game
Yaroslav Askarov
0.39
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Spencer Knight has the edge.
| Points per game from | Knight | Askarov |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.30 | 1.93 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.78 | -6.64 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 5.27 | 5.01 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.20 | 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: Knight vs Askarov
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Knight | Askarov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | CHI 5–2 SJS | 15/17 SV | 19/24 SV |
| 2026-04-06 | CHI 2–3 SJS | 20/23 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2026-02-02 | CHI 6–3 SJS | 24/27 SV | 6/10 SV |
| 2025-01-25 | FLA 7–2 SJS | 0/0 SV | 14/17 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.
Spencer Knight
3games (1 left)
1.2proj. ESPN pts
About 0.9 expected starts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 15th-most FP to GLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 7th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF88% to start1.2 ptsOpp allows 14th-most FP to GSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)
Yaroslav Askarov
2games (1 left)
0.8proj. ESPN pts
About 0.9 expected starts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLAOpp allows 15th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Akira Schmid (.892)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK87% to start0.8 ptsOpp allows 16th-most FP to GSchedule edge +3.3 win%Likely vs Anton Forsberg (.910)
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FAQ
- Should I start Spencer Knight or Yaroslav Askarov?
- In 2025-26, Spencer Knight posted a .902 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884. Against our expected-goals model, Knight saved +13.1 goals and Askarov −17.6. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Spencer Knight or Yaroslav Askarov?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Spencer Knight leads in 10 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Knight and Askarov done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, Knight's team went 3–1.
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 →