Who to start · 2025-26
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen vs Yaroslav Askarov
In 2025-26, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a .910 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884.
Against our expected-goals model, Luukkonen saved +8.3 goals and Askarov −17.6.
This week Luukkonen has 1 game left; Askarov has 1 left.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.
Luukkonen's biggest edges: Goals-against average 2.52, Goals saved above expected +8.3, Save % .910.
Askarov's biggest edges: Saves 1,185, Overtime losses 4, Games started 47.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .773 SV%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .885 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
2.09
fantasy points per game
Yaroslav Askarov
0.39
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has the edge.
| Points per game from | Luukkonen | Askarov |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 2.36 | 1.93 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.18 | -6.64 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.74 | 5.01 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.09 | 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
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Yaroslav Askarov 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.
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.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CBJ
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CHI
Yaroslav Askarov
2games (1 left)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK
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FAQ
- Should I start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Yaroslav Askarov?
- In 2025-26, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a .910 save percentage to Yaroslav Askarov's .884. Against our expected-goals model, Luukkonen saved +8.3 goals and Askarov −17.6. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Yaroslav Askarov?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads in 8 of 11 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 →