Who to start · 2025-26
Ivan Provorov vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ivan Provorov projects to 1.56 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Provorov had 31 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Provorov has 1 game left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project Provorov for 1.4 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.3.
Tyler Bertuzzi has the better number in 18 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.
Provorov's biggest edges: Plus/minus +14, 20+ mph bursts 56, High-danger chances 52.3%.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.0%, Luck Meter +45, Goals above expected +3.9.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Ivan Provorov
1.56
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.70
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Tyler Bertuzzi has the edge.
| Points per game from | Provorov | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.22 | 0.81 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.82 | 0.15 |
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: Provorov 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.
Provorov 3G 7A, 31 SOG · Bertuzzi 3G 9A, 32 SOG
Provorov blocked 1 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 0 of Provorov's.
On the ice against each other (Provorov's side)
5:15 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Provorov's side
- Shot attempts
- 3–8
- 27.3%
- Expected goals
- 0.0–0.6
- 0.0%
- Goals
- 0–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Provorov | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | CBJ 4–0 CHI | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-01-30 | CBJ 4–2 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 2A 1S |
| 2025-02-22 | CBJ 5–1 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-12-01 | CBJ 6–3 CHI | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-12-29 | CBJ 6–5 TOR | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-12-23 | CBJ 1–4 TOR | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-12-14 | CBJ 6–5 TOR | 0G 2A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-04-09 | PHI 3–5 BOS | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 3A 3S |
| 2022-03-22 | PHI 3–6 DET | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 2A 4S |
| 2022-02-12 | PHI 2–4 DET | 0G 1A 3S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2022-02-09 | PHI 3–6 DET | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2020-02-03 | PHI 3–0 DET | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
Latest 12 of 18 meetings.
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Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
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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.
Ivan Provorov
2games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs BUF
- Sat, Oct 3 vs UTA1.4 pts
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.3proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.3 ptsSchedule edge −1.0 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Ivan Provorov or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ivan Provorov projects to 1.56 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Provorov had 31 points in 82 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, Ivan Provorov or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Tyler Bertuzzi leads in 18 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Provorov and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 18 games against each other in our data, Provorov's team went 12–6. Provorov had 10 points (3 goals) and Bertuzzi had 12 (3 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 →