Who to start · 2025-26
Jake DeBrusk vs Ryan Leonard
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.
DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 games.
This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Leonard has 1 left. We project DeBrusk for 3.0 ESPN points to Leonard's 1.5.
Ryan Leonard has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
DeBrusk's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 43.0%, Forecheck xG /60 0.25, Ice time per game 16:52.
Leonard's biggest edges: On-ice PDO 1047, Luck Meter +41, Plus/minus +2.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake DeBrusk
1.42
fantasy points per game
Ryan Leonard
1.59
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Ryan Leonard has the edge.
| Points per game from | DeBrusk | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.63 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 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: DeBrusk vs Leonard
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
DeBrusk 0G 2A, 2 SOG · Leonard 1G 0A, 5 SOG
On the ice against each other (DeBrusk's side)
8:06 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side
- Shot attempts
- 3–8
- 27.3%
- Expected goals
- 0.0–0.4
- 6.1%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | DeBrusk | Leonard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | VAN 4–3 WSH | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-10-19 | VAN 4–3 WSH | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
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 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Ryan Leonard
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 @ CAR
- Sat, Oct 3 @ TBLB2B1.5 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Ryan Leonard in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Ryan Leonard projects to 1.59 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Leonard had 45 in 75 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 Ryan Leonard?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Ryan Leonard leads in 17 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 Leonard done against each other?
- In 2 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 2–0. DeBrusk had 2 points (0 goals) and Leonard had 1 (1 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 →