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Collin Graf vs Tyler Bertuzzi

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Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tyler Bertuzzi projects to 1.52 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Collin Graf's 1.35.

Graf had 46 points in 81 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Graf has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bertuzzi for 1.6 ESPN points to Graf's 1.4.

Tyler Bertuzzi has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Graf's biggest edges: Top skating speed 22.9, 20+ mph bursts 123, Plus/minus +6.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.0%, Penalty minutes 42, Power-play share 69.4%.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Collin Graf

1.35

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Tyler Bertuzzi has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromGrafBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.490.71
Assists (+1)0.290.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.140.19
Hits (+0.1)0.110.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.310.13

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: Graf vs Bertuzzi

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

GrafBertuzzi
2Team record in 4 meetings2
4Points in those games2

Graf 2G 2A, 5 SOG · Bertuzzi 0G 2A, 4 SOG

0Hits on each other1

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

10:47 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from Graf's side

Shot attempts
7–4
63.6%
Expected goals
0.3–0.2
61.3%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Collin Graf and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreGrafBertuzzi
2026-04-15SJS 2–5 CHI0G 0A 1S0G 1A 1S
2026-04-06SJS 3–2 CHI0G 1A 1S0G 0A 3S
2026-02-02SJS 3–6 CHI0G 1A 0S0G 1A 0S
2025-03-13SJS 4–2 CHI2G 0A 3S0G 0A 0S

Every stat, side by side

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

GrafBertuzzi

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.

Collin Graf

2games (1 left)

1.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to RW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK1.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to RW

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LW
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Collin Graf 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 Collin Graf's 1.35. Graf had 46 points in 81 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, Collin Graf or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Tyler Bertuzzi leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Graf and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 4 games against each other in our data, Graf's team went 2–2. Graf had 4 points (2 goals) and Bertuzzi had 2 (0 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 →