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Aliaksei Protas vs Jason Robertson

Aliaksei ProtasAliaksei ProtasCapitals · Left wingvsJason RobertsonJason RobertsonStars · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Aliaksei Protas's 1.58.

Protas had 52 points in 76 games; Robertson had 96 in 82 games.

This week Protas has 1 game left; Robertson has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.2 ESPN points to Protas's 1.5.

Jason Robertson has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Protas's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 168, Forecheck xG /60 0.43, Faceoffs won 30.

Robertson's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 45.5%, Power-play share 81.6%, Power-play time per game 3:51.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Aliaksei Protas

1.58

fantasy points per game

Jason Robertson

2.44

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromProtasRobertson
Goals (+2)0.621.03
Assists (+1)0.400.58
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.23
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.210.35
Hits (+0.1)0.040.05
Blocks (+0.5)0.290.19

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: Protas vs Robertson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

ProtasRobertson
1Team record in 7 meetings6
3Points in those games7

Protas 1G 2A, 16 SOG · Robertson 2G 5A, 12 SOG

On the ice against each other (Protas's side)

4:36 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Protas's side

Shot attempts
9–0
100.0%
Expected goals
0.5–0.0
100.0%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Aliaksei Protas and Jason Robertson
DateScoreProtasRobertson
2025-10-28WSH 0–1 DAL0G 0A 6S0G 0A 2S
2024-12-16WSH 1–3 DAL0G 0A 0S0G 2A 1S
2024-10-17WSH 3–2 DAL0G 1A 4S1G 0A 2S
2024-01-27WSH 4–5 DAL0G 0A 1S0G 1A 2S
2023-12-07WSH 4–5 DAL1G 1A 3S0G 2A 1S
2022-12-15WSH 1–2 DAL0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2022-10-27WSH 0–2 DAL0G 0A 1S1G 0A 2S

Every stat, side by side

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

ProtasRobertson

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.

Aliaksei Protas

2games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.5 pts
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%

Jason Robertson

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

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

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FAQ

Should I start Aliaksei Protas or Jason Robertson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Aliaksei Protas's 1.58. Protas had 52 points in 76 games; Robertson had 96 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, Aliaksei Protas or Jason Robertson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 22 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Protas and Robertson done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, Protas's team went 1–6. Protas had 3 points (1 goals) and Robertson had 7 (2 goals).

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 →