Who to start · 2025-26
Jake DeBrusk vs Kiefer Sherwood
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kiefer Sherwood projects to 1.77 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.
DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Sherwood had 36 in 72 games.
This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Sherwood has 1 left. We project DeBrusk for 3.0 ESPN points to Sherwood's 1.8.
Kiefer Sherwood has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
DeBrusk's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.5, Power-play share 70.3%, Ascension score 43.
Sherwood's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.9, Corsi 53.8%, Fenwick 53.8%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake DeBrusk
1.42
fantasy points per game
Kiefer Sherwood
1.77
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Kiefer Sherwood has the edge.
| Points per game from | DeBrusk | Sherwood |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.27 | 0.17 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.26 | 0.23 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.20 |
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: DeBrusk vs Sherwood
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2022-23 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
DeBrusk 1G 1A, 13 SOG · Sherwood 0G 1A, 3 SOG
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice against each other (DeBrusk's side)
1:54 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side
- Shot attempts
- 0–0
- —
- Expected goals
- 0.0–0.0
- —
- Goals
- 0–0
On the ice together
27:16 at 5-on-5 over 7 games, 2025-26
- Shot attempts
- 15–26
- 36.6%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–1.2
- 14.1%
- Goals
- 0–4
Games against each other
| Date | Score | DeBrusk | Sherwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | VAN 4–3 SJS | 1G 0A 8S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-04-02 | BOS 3–0 NSH | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-10-14 | BOS 3–2 NSH | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2023-03-28 | BOS 1–2 NSH | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 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.
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.
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 pts
Kiefer Sherwood
2games (1 left)
1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK1.8 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Kiefer Sherwood in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Kiefer Sherwood projects to 1.77 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Sherwood had 36 in 72 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, Jake DeBrusk or Kiefer Sherwood?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Kiefer Sherwood 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 DeBrusk and Sherwood done against each other?
- In 4 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 3–1. DeBrusk had 2 points (1 goals) and Sherwood 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 →