Who to start · 2025-26
Dylan Guenther vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Guenther projects to 2.36 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Guenther had 73 points in 79 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Guenther has 2 games left with 1 tough matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Guenther for 3.2 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.
Dylan Guenther has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Guenther's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 217, Top skating speed 23.0, Plus/minus +7.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.027, Penalty minutes 42, Ice time per game 18:27.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Dylan Guenther
2.36
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Dylan Guenther has the edge.
| Points per game from | Guenther | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.20 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.39 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.32 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.17 | 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: Guenther vs Bertuzzi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Guenther 8G 2A, 47 SOG · Bertuzzi 2G 5A, 30 SOG
On the ice against each other (Guenther's side)
20:23 at 5-on-5 over 5 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Guenther's side
- Shot attempts
- 26–14
- 65.0%
- Expected goals
- 1.4–1.0
- 58.6%
- Goals
- 1–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Guenther | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | UTA 6–0 CHI | 2G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-03-12 | UTA 2–3 CHI | 1G 0A 4S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2026-03-09 | UTA 2–3 CHI | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2026-03-01 | UTA 0–4 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2025-10-13 | UTA 1–3 CHI | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-03-30 | UTA 5–2 CHI | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-07 | UTA 3–4 CHI | 0G 0A 7S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-02-25 | UTA 2–1 CHI | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-10-08 | UTA 5–2 CHI | 2G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-02-29 | ARI 2–4 TOR | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2024-02-21 | ARI 3–6 TOR | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-01-17 | ARI 4–3 DET | 1G 0A 7S | 0G 1A 3S |
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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.
Dylan Guenther
3games (2 left)
3.2proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHIOpp allows 4th-most FP to RW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.6 ptsOpp allows 8th-fewest FP to RW
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.6 ptsOpp allows 12th-fewest FP to RW
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 14th-fewest FP to LW
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 ptsOpp allows 10th-most FP to LW
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FAQ
- Should I start Dylan Guenther or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Dylan Guenther projects to 2.36 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Guenther had 73 points in 79 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, Dylan Guenther or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Guenther leads in 23 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Guenther and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 13 games against each other in our data, Guenther's team went 5–8. Guenther had 10 points (8 goals) and Bertuzzi had 7 (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 →