Igor Shesterkin or Linus Ullmark? Week 3
Points leagues, Week 3 (Oct 12-18): start Linus Ullmark. Linus Ullmark counts 1.7 projected starts to 1.4 for Igor Shesterkin, for 5.2 projected fantasy points against 4.2. Who to start in fantasy hockey in Week 3 (Oct 12-18), Gs ranked 7th and 8th at the position.
- FP/G
- 1.91
- Starts
- 1.4
- Week proj.
- 4.22
The Week 3 call
Points leagues, Week 3 (Oct 12-18): start Linus Ullmark. Linus Ullmark counts 1.7 projected starts to 1.4 for Igor Shesterkin, for 5.2 projected fantasy points against 4.2.
Categories leagues: Linus Ullmark again, 7.0 category value for the week to 5.0.
Igor Shesterkin: he started 5 of NYR's last 7 games, so 1.4 projected starts from 2 games in Week 3 (Oct 12-18). The NHL does not confirm starters in advance; this is a projection.
Linus Ullmark: he started 5 of OTT's last 6 games, so 1.7 projected starts from 2 games in Week 3 (Oct 12-18). The NHL does not confirm starters in advance; this is a projection.
OTT has a back-to-back in Week 3.
This is the call for one lineup slot across the week, the way weekly-lock leagues play it. In a daily-lineup league, start whichever of the two plays that night, and both when they fit.
Week 3 (Oct 12-18), side by side
| This week | Igor Shesterkin | Linus Ullmark |
|---|---|---|
| Games, Week 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Projected starts | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Back-to-backs | 0 | 1 |
| Games, Week 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Start share used | 71% | 83% |
| Starts, last team games | 5 of 7 | 5 of 6 |
| Save % | .915 | .904 |
| GAA | 2.34 | 2.37 |
| Injury | None listed | None listed |
| Projected fantasy points | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Projected category value | 5.0 | 7.0 |
Schedule: Igor Shesterkin Tue TBL, Thu @NJD, Sat @CBJ. Linus Ullmark Mon @NJD, Tue STL, Thu NYI, Sat @PHI.
Projections are the board's per-game value times the games counted. A skater listed out, or who missed his team's last three games, counts none. A goalie counts his team's games times his share of its recent starts. Lines and power-play units are by ice time over the team's last five games. Stats and schedule from the NHL; injury designations from ESPN's public NHL injury list.
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The rest-of-season call
Season-long, points leagues: Linus Ullmark, 2.02 fantasy points per team game to 1.91.
Categories leagues: Linus Ullmark again, 38th overall against 47th.
| Category (z per game) | Igor Shesterkin | Linus Ullmark |
|---|---|---|
| W wins | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| SO shutouts | -1.0 | -0.2 |
| GAA goals-against average | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| SV% save percentage | 1.5 | 0.2 |
Other close calls
Week 3 streamers and goalie starts · NHL waiver wire · Rest-of-season rankings
Common questions
Should I start Igor Shesterkin or Linus Ullmark in Week 3?
Points leagues, Week 3 (Oct 12-18): start Linus Ullmark. Linus Ullmark counts 1.7 projected starts to 1.4 for Igor Shesterkin, for 5.2 projected fantasy points against 4.2. Categories leagues: Linus Ullmark again, 7.0 category value for the week to 5.0. Igor Shesterkin: he started 5 of NYR's last 7 games, so 1.4 projected starts from 2 games in Week 3 (Oct 12-18). The NHL does not confirm starters in advance; this is a projection. Linus Ullmark: he started 5 of OTT's last 6 games, so 1.7 projected starts from 2 games in Week 3 (Oct 12-18). The NHL does not confirm starters in advance; this is a projection. OTT has a back-to-back in Week 3.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Igor Shesterkin or Linus Ullmark?
Season-long, points leagues: Linus Ullmark, 2.02 fantasy points per team game to 1.91. Categories leagues: Linus Ullmark again, 38th overall against 47th.
Who wins more categories, Igor Shesterkin or Linus Ullmark?
Igor Shesterkin is ahead per game in 2 (goals-against average, save percentage); Linus Ullmark in 2 (wins, shutouts).
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