Who to start · 2025-26
Jackson Blake vs Jake DeBrusk
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson Blake projects to 1.45 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.
Blake had 53 points in 81 games; DeBrusk had 42 in 81 games.
This week Blake has 1 game left; DeBrusk has 2 left. We project DeBrusk for 3.0 ESPN points to Blake's 1.4.
Jackson Blake has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Blake's biggest edges: Corsi 60.4%, Fenwick 59.0%, Scoring chances 59.8%.
DeBrusk's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.5, Hits 66, 20+ mph bursts 168.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 5 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jackson Blake
1.45
fantasy points per game
Jake DeBrusk
1.42
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jackson Blake has the edge.
| Points per game from | Blake | DeBrusk |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.40 | 0.27 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.24 | 0.19 |
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: Blake vs DeBrusk
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Blake 0G 2A, 5 SOG · DeBrusk 0G 1A, 4 SOG
On the ice against each other (Blake's side)
10:42 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Blake's side
- Shot attempts
- 21–4
- 84.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.7–0.1
- 86.7%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Blake | DeBrusk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | CAR 6–4 VAN | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-11-14 | CAR 4–3 VAN | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-01-10 | CAR 2–0 VAN | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-10-28 | CAR 4–3 VAN | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Jackson Blake
3games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
- Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.4 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Jake DeBrusk
4games (2 left)
3.0proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
- Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
- Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.5 pts
- Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.5 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jackson Blake or Jake DeBrusk in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson Blake projects to 1.45 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. Blake had 53 points in 81 games; DeBrusk had 42 in 81 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, Jackson Blake or Jake DeBrusk?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jackson Blake leads in 19 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Blake and DeBrusk done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, Blake's team went 4–0. Blake had 2 points (0 goals) and DeBrusk had 1 (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 →