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Brady Tkachuk vs Jake Sanderson

Brady TkachukBrady TkachukPanthers · Left wingvsJake SandersonJake SandersonSenators · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jake Sanderson projects to 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brady Tkachuk's 2.16.

Tkachuk had 59 points in 60 games; Sanderson had 54 in 67 games.

This week Tkachuk has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Sanderson has 1 left. We project Tkachuk for 2.3 ESPN points to Sanderson's 1.7.

Brady Tkachuk has the better number in 18 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Tkachuk's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 71, Hits 162, Forecheck xG /60 0.42.

Sanderson's biggest edges: Goals above expected +2.0, 20+ mph bursts 204, Top skating speed 24.4.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Brady Tkachuk

2.32

fantasy points per game

Jake Sanderson

2.40

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jake Sanderson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromTkachukSanderson
Goals (+2)0.730.42
Assists (+1)0.620.60
Power-play points (+0.5)0.170.16
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.370.22
Hits (+0.1)0.270.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.96

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: Tkachuk vs Sanderson

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.

TkachukSanderson
12Shots blocked by the other0

Tkachuk blocked 12 of Sanderson's shots; Sanderson blocked 0 of Tkachuk's.

23Goals set up by the other9

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

On the ice together

213:32 at 5-on-5 over 49 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
258–190
57.6%
Expected goals
9.3–9.2
50.3%
Goals
7–9

Every stat, side by side

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

TkachukSanderson

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.

Brady Tkachuk

3games (1 left)

2.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to LWLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA2.3 pts
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to LWLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

Jake Sanderson

1games

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Sat, Oct 3 @ TOR1.7 pts
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)

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FAQ

Should I start Brady Tkachuk or Jake Sanderson in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jake Sanderson projects to 2.40 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Brady Tkachuk's 2.16. Tkachuk had 59 points in 60 games; Sanderson had 54 in 67 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, Brady Tkachuk or Jake Sanderson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Brady Tkachuk leads in 18 of 33 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 →