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Jake DeBrusk vs Sean Walker

Jake DeBruskJake DeBruskCanucks · Left wingvsSean WalkerSean WalkerHurricanes · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.

DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 in 81 games.

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

Sean Walker has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

DeBrusk's biggest edges: Top skating speed 23.5, Ascension score 43, Power-play points 24.

Walker's biggest edges: Corsi 61.3%, Fenwick 60.7%, Scoring chances 58.9%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake DeBrusk

1.42

fantasy points per game

Sean Walker

1.62

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sean Walker has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromDeBruskWalker
Goals (+2)0.500.20
Assists (+1)0.270.24
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.260.21
Hits (+0.1)0.080.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.77

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 Walker

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

DeBruskWalker
1Team record in 7 meetings6
2Points in those games2

DeBrusk 0G 2A, 10 SOG · Walker 1G 1A, 11 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other1

DeBrusk blocked 0 of Walker's shots; Walker blocked 1 of DeBrusk's.

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

7:13 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side

Shot attempts
3–12
20.0%
Expected goals
0.1–0.5
13.5%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between Jake DeBrusk and Sean Walker
DateScoreDeBruskWalker
2026-03-04VAN 4–6 CAR0G 1A 0S1G 1A 2S
2025-11-14VAN 3–4 CAR0G 0A 1S0G 0A 4S
2025-01-10VAN 0–2 CAR0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2024-10-28VAN 3–4 CAR0G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2022-12-15BOS 2–3 LAK0G 0A 2S0G 0A 0S
2019-12-17BOS 3–4 LAK0G 1A 3S0G 0A 1S
2019-02-09BOS 5–4 LAK0G 0A 1S0G 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.

DeBruskWalker

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 LWLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to LWLikely vs Devon Levi (.682)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.4 pts
    Opp allows 16th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −3.4 win%Likely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.3 pts
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Carter Hart (.891)

Sean Walker

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge −12.8 win%Likely vs Dan Vladar (.906)

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FAQ

Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Sean Walker in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sean Walker projects to 1.62 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 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, Jake DeBrusk or Sean Walker?
On 2025-26 numbers, Sean Walker 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 DeBrusk and Walker done against each other?
In 7 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 1–6. DeBrusk had 2 points (0 goals) and Walker had 2 (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 →