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Jake DeBrusk vs Tomas Hertl

Jake DeBruskJake DeBruskCanucks · Left wingvsTomas HertlTomas HertlGolden Knights · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tomas Hertl projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.

DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Hertl had 58 in 82 games.

This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Hertl has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project DeBrusk for 2.7 ESPN points to Hertl's 2.0.

Tomas Hertl has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

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

Hertl's biggest edges: Corsi 56.2%, Scoring chances 56.7%, Fenwick 55.5%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake DeBrusk

1.42

fantasy points per game

Tomas Hertl

1.88

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Tomas Hertl has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromDeBruskHertl
Goals (+2)0.500.63
Assists (+1)0.270.37
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.17
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.260.27
Hits (+0.1)0.080.14
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.30

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 Hertl

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.

DeBruskHertl
9Team record in 14 meetings5
11Points in those games5

DeBrusk 6G 5A, 29 SOG · Hertl 2G 3A, 29 SOG

0Faceoffs against each other2

DeBrusk's offensive zone 0–1 · neutral 0–0 · DeBrusk's defensive zone 0–1 (2023-24 to 2025-26)

0Hits on each other1

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

6:20 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side

Shot attempts
4–7
36.4%
Expected goals
0.0–0.4
11.8%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between Jake DeBrusk and Tomas Hertl
DateScoreDeBruskHertl
2026-04-07VAN 1–2 VGK0G 0A 1S0G 0A 0S
2026-03-30VAN 2–4 VGK0G 1A 1S0G 1A 4S
2026-02-04VAN 2–5 VGK0G 0A 2S0G 0A 0S
2025-02-22VAN 1–3 VGK1G 0A 2S1G 0A 4S
2024-12-19VAN 1–3 VGK0G 0A 1S0G 0A 2S
2023-11-30BOS 3–0 SJS1G 0A 2S0G 0A 1S
2023-10-19BOS 3–1 SJS0G 0A 3S0G 1A 0S
2022-02-26BOS 3–1 SJS0G 1A 2S0G 0A 3S
2021-10-24BOS 4–3 SJS1G 0A 2S1G 0A 2S
2019-10-29BOS 5–1 SJS0G 0A 3S0G 1A 3S
2019-02-26BOS 4–1 SJS1G 0A 3S0G 0A 0S
2019-02-18BOS 6–5 SJS1G 2A 1S0G 0A 3S

Latest 12 of 14 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.

DeBruskHertl

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%

Tomas Hertl

3games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to C
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN2.0 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Tomas Hertl in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tomas Hertl projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Hertl had 58 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 Tomas Hertl?
On 2025-26 numbers, Tomas Hertl 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 Hertl done against each other?
In 14 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 9–5. DeBrusk had 11 points (6 goals) and Hertl had 5 (2 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, DeBrusk or Hertl?
Against each other, DeBrusk has won 0 and Hertl 2 of their 2 head-to-head draws.

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 →