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Thomas Harley vs Wyatt Johnston

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Wyatt Johnston projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Thomas Harley's 1.82.

Harley had 36 points in 70 games; Johnston had 86 in 82 games.

This week Harley has 1 game left; Johnston has 1 left. We project Johnston for 2.5 ESPN points to Harley's 1.9.

Wyatt Johnston has the better number in 24 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Harley's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.38, Top skating speed 22.1, Plus/minus +3.

Johnston's biggest edges: Goals above expected +4.9, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.003, Luck Meter +27.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Thomas Harley

1.82

fantasy points per game

Wyatt Johnston

2.41

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Wyatt Johnston has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromHarleyJohnston
Goals (+2)0.161.03
Assists (+1)0.400.47
Power-play points (+0.5)0.050.24
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.160.26
Hits (+0.1)0.060.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.990.35

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: Harley vs Johnston

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

HarleyJohnston
0Shots blocked by the other9

Harley blocked 0 of Johnston's shots; Johnston blocked 9 of Harley's.

6Goals set up by the other23

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

486:02 at 5-on-5 over 77 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
458–506
47.5%
Expected goals
25.6–24.9
50.7%
Goals
20–19

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

HarleyJohnston

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.

Thomas Harley

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B1.9 pts
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%

Wyatt Johnston

2games (1 left)

2.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.5 pts
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Thomas Harley or Wyatt Johnston in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Wyatt Johnston projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Thomas Harley's 1.82. Harley had 36 points in 70 games; Johnston had 86 in 82 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, Thomas Harley or Wyatt Johnston?
On 2025-26 numbers, Wyatt Johnston leads in 24 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 →