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Brandon Bussi vs Frederik Andersen

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In 2025-26, Brandon Bussi posted a .895 save percentage to Frederik Andersen's .874.

Against our expected-goals model, Bussi saved +0.3 goals and Andersen −1.2.

This week Bussi has 1 game left; Andersen has 1 left.

Brandon Bussi has the better number in 10 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.

Bussi's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +0.19, Goals-against average 2.47, Shutouts 2.

Andersen's biggest edges: Overtime losses 5.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 W, .872 SV%.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Brandon Bussi

2.59

fantasy points per game

Frederik Andersen

0.10

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Brandon Bussi has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromBussiAndersen
Wins (+4)3.181.83
Goals against (-2)-4.97-6.11
Saves (+0.2)4.184.24
Shutouts (+3)0.150.00
OT losses (+1)0.050.14

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

Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen 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.

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Goaltending

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.

Brandon Bussi

3games (1 left)

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%

Frederik Andersen

3games (1 left)

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs VAN
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ VAN
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs SEA

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FAQ

Should I start Brandon Bussi or Frederik Andersen?
In 2025-26, Brandon Bussi posted a .895 save percentage to Frederik Andersen's .874. Against our expected-goals model, Bussi saved +0.3 goals and Andersen −1.2. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
Who is better, Brandon Bussi or Frederik Andersen?
On 2025-26 numbers, Brandon Bussi leads in 10 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 →