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Elias Pettersson vs J.T. Miller

Elias PetterssonElias PetterssonCanucks · CentrevsJ.T. MillerJ.T. MillerRangers · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to J.T. Miller's 1.63.

Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Miller had 53 in 68 games.

This week Pettersson has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Miller has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Pettersson for 3.8 ESPN points to Miller's 1.5.

J.T. Miller has the better number in 23 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Pettersson's biggest edges: Ascension score 57, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.002, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.60.

Miller's biggest edges: Scoring chances 52.3%, Faceoff win % 61.5%, Draw Equity /100 +0.123.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Elias Pettersson

2.34

fantasy points per game

J.T. Miller

1.63

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Elias Pettersson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromPetterssonMiller
Goals (+2)0.590.42
Assists (+1)0.550.44
Power-play points (+0.5)0.190.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.180.20
Hits (+0.1)0.130.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.700.26

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: Pettersson vs Miller

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

PetterssonMiller
1Team record in 4 meetings3
1Points in those games2

Pettersson 1G 0A, 5 SOG · Miller 1G 1A, 8 SOG

3Faceoffs against each other3

Pettersson's offensive zone 2–1 · neutral 0–2 · Pettersson's defensive zone 1–0 (2024-25 to 2025-26)

0Hits on each other3
0Shots blocked by the other3

Pettersson blocked 0 of Miller's shots; Miller blocked 3 of Pettersson's.

55Goals set up by the other49

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

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

3:47 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Pettersson's side

Shot attempts
2–1
66.7%
Expected goals
0.0–0.0
38.6%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller
DateScorePetterssonMiller
2025-10-28VAN 0–2 NYR0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2025-03-22VAN 3–5 NYR0G 0A 0S1G 1A 3S
2018-12-18VAN 2–5 TBL0G 0A 2S0G 0A 3S
2018-10-11VAN 4–1 TBL1G 0A 2S0G 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.

PetterssonMiller

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.

Elias Pettersson

4games (2 left)

3.8proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
    Opp allows 12th-most FP to CLikely vs Devon Levi (.682)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY2.3 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CSchedule edge −3.4 win%Likely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.5 pts
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Carter Hart (.891)

J.T. Miller

4games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to CLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.5 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Elias Pettersson or J.T. Miller in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Elias Pettersson projects to 2.34 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to J.T. Miller's 1.63. Pettersson had 51 points in 74 games; Miller had 53 in 68 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, Elias Pettersson or J.T. Miller?
On 2025-26 numbers, J.T. Miller leads in 23 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Pettersson and Miller done against each other?
In 4 games against each other in our data, Pettersson's team went 1–3. Pettersson had 1 points (1 goals) and Miller had 2 (1 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, Pettersson or Miller?
Against each other, Pettersson has won 3 and Miller 3 of their 6 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 →