Who to start · 2025-26
Chandler Stephenson vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tyler Bertuzzi projects to 1.52 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47.
Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Stephenson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Stephenson for 3.0 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.
Tyler Bertuzzi has the better number in 22 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Stephenson's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.3, 20+ mph bursts 169, Blocked shots 56.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 42, Offensive-zone time 43.0%, Offensive-zone start % 52.3%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Chandler Stephenson
1.47
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Tyler Bertuzzi has the edge.
| Points per game from | Stephenson | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.33 | 0.13 |
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: Stephenson vs Bertuzzi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Stephenson 0G 3A, 20 SOG · Bertuzzi 5G 6A, 30 SOG
Stephenson's offensive zone 0–1 · neutral 0–0 · Stephenson's defensive zone 0–0 (2025-26)
On the ice against each other (Stephenson's side)
10:01 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from Stephenson's side
- Shot attempts
- 8–8
- 50.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.3–0.3
- 52.8%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Stephenson | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | SEA 2–4 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2025-11-20 | SEA 3–2 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2025-11-03 | SEA 3–1 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-03-18 | SEA 6–2 CHI | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 1A 2S |
| 2024-12-19 | SEA 1–3 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-11-14 | SEA 3–1 CHI | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-02-27 | VGK 6–2 TOR | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2024-02-22 | VGK 3–7 TOR | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2023-01-19 | VGK 2–3 DET | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2021-11-18 | VGK 5–2 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-11-07 | VGK 2–5 DET | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2019-11-30 | WSH 5–2 DET | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 1S |
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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.
Chandler Stephenson
3games (2 left)
3.0proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.5 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.5 ptsOpp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 9th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 ptsOpp allows 8th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)
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FAQ
- Should I start Chandler Stephenson or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tyler Bertuzzi projects to 1.52 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Chandler Stephenson's 1.47. Stephenson had 49 points in 80 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 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, Chandler Stephenson or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Tyler Bertuzzi leads in 22 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Stephenson and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Stephenson's team went 11–5. Stephenson had 3 points (0 goals) and Bertuzzi had 11 (5 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Stephenson or Bertuzzi?
- Against each other, Stephenson has won 0 and Bertuzzi 1 of their 1 head-to-head draws.
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 →