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Jake DeBrusk vs Nico Hischier

Jake DeBruskJake DeBruskCanucks · Left wingvsNico HischierNico HischierDevils · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nico Hischier projects to 1.93 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.

DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Hischier had 66 in 82 games.

This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Hischier has 1 left. We project DeBrusk for 2.7 ESPN points to Hischier's 1.9.

Nico Hischier has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

DeBrusk's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.79, Top skating speed 23.5, 20+ mph bursts 168.

Hischier's biggest edges: Corsi 54.0%, Turnover Ledger /60 +0.007, Scoring chances 54.0%.

  • • 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, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake DeBrusk

1.42

fantasy points per game

Nico Hischier

1.93

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nico Hischier has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromDeBruskHischier
Goals (+2)0.500.64
Assists (+1)0.270.43
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.13
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.260.25
Hits (+0.1)0.080.08
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.39

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 Hischier

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.

DeBruskHischier
16Team record in 22 meetings6
13Points in those games17

DeBrusk 6G 7A, 43 SOG · Hischier 5G 12A, 44 SOG

1Hits on each other0

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

5:45 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side

Shot attempts
2–9
18.2%
Expected goals
0.0–0.1
8.2%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Jake DeBrusk and Nico Hischier
DateScoreDeBruskHischier
2026-01-23VAN 4–5 NJD0G 0A 0S1G 1A 3S
2025-12-14VAN 2–1 NJD1G 0A 4S0G 0A 2S
2025-03-24VAN 4–3 NJD0G 1A 2S0G 1A 1S
2024-10-30VAN 0–6 NJD0G 0A 0S1G 2A 2S
2024-01-15BOS 3–0 NJD0G 0A 1S0G 0A 4S
2023-12-30BOS 5–2 NJD1G 1A 2S1G 0A 2S
2023-12-13BOS 1–2 NJD0G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S
2023-04-08BOS 2–1 NJD0G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2022-12-28BOS 3–1 NJD0G 0A 3S1G 0A 3S
2022-12-23BOS 4–3 NJD1G 1A 3S0G 2A 4S
2022-03-31BOS 8–1 NJD1G 1A 3S0G 1A 0S
2021-11-13BOS 5–2 NJD1G 0A 1S0G 0A 1S

Latest 12 of 22 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.

DeBruskHischier

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.

Jake DeBrusk

4games (2 left)

2.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to LW
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.4 pts
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to LW
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.3 pts
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Nico Hischier

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs PHI
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NYI1.9 pts
    Opp allows 15th-most FP to C

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FAQ

Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Nico Hischier in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nico Hischier projects to 1.93 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Hischier had 66 in 82 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 Nico Hischier?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nico Hischier leads in 25 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 Hischier done against each other?
In 22 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 16–6. DeBrusk had 13 points (6 goals) and Hischier had 17 (5 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 →