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Connor Bedard vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Connor BedardConnor BedardBlackhawks · CentrevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Connor Bedard projects to 2.24 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

Bedard had 75 points in 69 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Bedard has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bedard for 2.4 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.

Connor Bedard has the better number in 19 of the 35 stats both are ranked on.

Bedard's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 195, Transition attempts /60 1.85, Hardest shot 90.7.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Hits 55, Forecheck xG /60 0.29.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Connor Bedard

2.24

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.70

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Connor Bedard has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromBedardBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.870.81
Assists (+1)0.650.33
Power-play points (+0.5)0.150.13
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.330.21
Hits (+0.1)0.040.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.200.15

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: Bedard vs Bertuzzi

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

BedardBertuzzi
2Team record in 2 meetings0
1Points in those games0

Bedard 0G 1A, 10 SOG · Bertuzzi 0G 0A, 2 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other4

Bedard blocked 0 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 4 of Bedard's.

13Goals set up by the other23

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

On the ice together

260:43 at 5-on-5 over 53 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
232–308
43.0%
Expected goals
12.6–17.2
42.3%
Goals
14–17

Games against each other

Games between Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreBedardBertuzzi
2023-11-24CHI 4–3 TOR0G 1A 6S0G 0A 2S
2023-10-16CHI 4–1 TOR0G 0A 4S0G 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.

BedardBertuzzi

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.

Connor Bedard

3games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to CLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF2.4 pts
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)

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 Connor Bedard or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Connor Bedard projects to 2.24 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Bedard had 75 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, Connor Bedard or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Connor Bedard leads in 19 of 35 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Bedard and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Bedard's team went 2–0. Bedard had 1 points (0 goals) and Bertuzzi had 0 (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 →