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Charlie McAvoy vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Charlie McAvoyCharlie McAvoyBruins · DefencevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Charlie McAvoy projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

McAvoy had 61 points in 69 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week McAvoy has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project McAvoy for 1.7 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.

Charlie McAvoy has the better number in 20 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

McAvoy's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 75, Plus/minus +13, Top skating speed 22.4.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Offensive-zone time 43.0%, Forecheck xG /60 0.29.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Charlie McAvoy

2.41

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.70

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Charlie McAvoy has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcAvoyBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.320.81
Assists (+1)0.720.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.160.13
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.160.21
Hits (+0.1)0.110.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.930.15

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: McAvoy 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.

McAvoyBertuzzi
16Team record in 24 meetings8
15Points in those games12

McAvoy 4G 11A, 45 SOG · Bertuzzi 2G 10A, 45 SOG

7Hits on each other4
2Shots blocked by the other0

McAvoy blocked 2 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 0 of McAvoy's.

1Penalties drawn off the other1
2Goals set up by the other2

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

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

9:24 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from McAvoy's side

Shot attempts
6–7
46.2%
Expected goals
0.8–0.1
89.3%
Goals
2–0

Games against each other

Games between Charlie McAvoy and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreMcAvoyBertuzzi
2026-01-17BOS 5–2 CHI1G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S
2025-10-09BOS 4–3 CHI0G 0A 5S0G 0A 2S
2024-12-04BOS 4–2 CHI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 2S
2024-05-04 · POBOS 2–1 TOR0G 0A 2S0G 1A 3S
2024-05-02 · POBOS 1–2 TOR0G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2024-04-30 · POBOS 1–2 TOR0G 0A 2S0G 0A 3S
2024-04-27 · POBOS 3–1 TOR0G 1A 2S0G 1A 3S
2024-04-24 · POBOS 4–2 TOR0G 0A 5S1G 0A 4S
2024-04-22 · POBOS 2–3 TOR0G 1A 1S0G 1A 5S
2024-04-20 · POBOS 5–1 TOR0G 2A 0S0G 0A 2S
2024-03-07BOS 4–1 TOR0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2024-03-04BOS 4–1 TOR0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S

Latest 12 of 24 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

McAvoyBertuzzi

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.

Charlie McAvoy

3games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ WPG
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to DLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ MINB2B1.7 pts
    Opp allows 6th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge −12.7 win%vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)

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FAQ

Should I start Charlie McAvoy or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Charlie McAvoy projects to 2.41 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. McAvoy had 61 points in 69 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, Charlie McAvoy or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Charlie McAvoy leads in 20 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have McAvoy and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 24 games against each other in our data, McAvoy's team went 16–8. McAvoy had 15 points (4 goals) and Bertuzzi had 12 (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 →