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Jackson LaCombe vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Jackson LaCombeJackson LaCombeDucks · DefencevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

LaCombe had 58 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week LaCombe has 1 game left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project LaCombe for 2.0 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.3.

Jackson LaCombe has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

LaCombe's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 110, Ascension score 62, Top skating speed 22.6.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, On-ice PDO 1020, Luck Meter +45.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jackson LaCombe

2.03

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jackson LaCombe has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLaCombeBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.230.71
Assists (+1)0.610.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.190.19
Hits (+0.1)0.090.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.790.13

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: LaCombe vs Bertuzzi

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

LaCombeBertuzzi
2Team record in 7 meetings5
3Points in those games3

LaCombe 1G 2A, 16 SOG · Bertuzzi 2G 1A, 12 SOG

1Hits on each other0
0Penalties drawn off the other1

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

14:24 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from LaCombe's side

Shot attempts
18–15
54.5%
Expected goals
1.2–1.0
54.9%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Jackson LaCombe and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreLaCombeBertuzzi
2025-12-07ANA 7–1 CHI0G 1A 6S1G 0A 3S
2025-11-30ANA 3–5 CHI0G 0A 2S1G 0A 2S
2025-10-19ANA 1–2 CHI0G 1A 4S0G 0A 1S
2025-03-01ANA 3–6 CHI1G 0A 4S0G 1A 2S
2024-11-19ANA 3–2 CHI0G 0A 0S0G 0A 1S
2024-11-03ANA 2–4 CHI0G 0A 0S0G 0A 2S
2024-01-03ANA 1–2 TOR0G 0A 0S0G 0A 1S

Every stat, side by side

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

LaCombeBertuzzi

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.

Jackson LaCombe

2games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ VGK
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs FLA2.0 pts

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.3 pts
    Schedule edge −1.0 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jackson LaCombe or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jackson LaCombe projects to 2.03 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. LaCombe had 58 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, Jackson LaCombe or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jackson LaCombe leads in 21 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have LaCombe and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, LaCombe's team went 2–5. LaCombe had 3 points (1 goals) and Bertuzzi had 3 (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 →