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Jack Eichel vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Jack EichelJack EichelGolden Knights · CentrevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

Eichel had 90 points in 74 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Eichel has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Eichel for 2.9 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.

Jack Eichel has the better number in 29 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Eichel's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 370, Plus/minus +23, High-danger chances 59.8%.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Penalty minutes 42, Luck Meter +45.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 2 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jack Eichel

2.65

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jack Eichel has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromEichelBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.760.71
Assists (+1)0.990.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.020.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.330.19
Hits (+0.1)0.050.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.270.13

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: Eichel vs Bertuzzi

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

EichelBertuzzi
10Team record in 16 meetings6
17Points in those games13

Eichel 3G 14A, 48 SOG · Bertuzzi 9G 4A, 34 SOG

1Faceoffs against each other0

Eichel's offensive zone 0–0 · neutral 0–0 · Eichel's defensive zone 1–0 (2025-26)

1Hits on each other0
1Shots blocked by the other0

Eichel blocked 1 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 0 of Eichel's.

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

21:38 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Eichel's side

Shot attempts
23–16
59.0%
Expected goals
1.4–1.0
59.6%
Goals
1–2

Games against each other

Games between Jack Eichel and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreEichelBertuzzi
2026-09-29VGK 5–2 CHI1G 2A 2S0G 0A 0S
2026-03-14VGK 4–0 CHI0G 0A 2S0G 0A 3S
2026-01-04VGK 2–3 CHI0G 1A 1S3G 0A 5S
2025-12-02VGK 4–3 CHI0G 0A 2S1G 1A 1S
2025-03-28VGK 5–3 CHI0G 1A 0S0G 0A 1S
2025-02-27VGK 7–5 CHI0G 1A 1S0G 1A 2S
2025-01-18VGK 3–5 CHI0G 1A 6S2G 0A 4S
2023-01-19VGK 2–3 DET0G 1A 2S0G 0A 2S
2020-02-11BUF 3–2 DET0G 1A 5S0G 0A 2S
2020-02-06BUF 3–4 DET0G 0A 4S1G 0A 2S
2020-01-12BUF 5–1 DET0G 1A 4S0G 0A 0S
2019-10-25BUF 2–0 DET0G 2A 2S0G 0A 3S

Latest 12 of 16 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

EichelBertuzzi

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.

Jack Eichel

3games (1 left)

2.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Spencer Knight (.902)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.9 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Kevin Lankinen (.875)

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 Jack Eichel or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jack Eichel projects to 2.65 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Eichel had 90 points in 74 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, Jack Eichel or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jack Eichel leads in 29 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Eichel and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 16 games against each other in our data, Eichel's team went 10–6. Eichel had 17 points (3 goals) and Bertuzzi had 13 (9 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, Eichel or Bertuzzi?
Against each other, Eichel has won 1 and Bertuzzi 0 of their 1 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 →