Who to start · 2025-26
Jake DeBrusk vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tyler Bertuzzi projects to 1.52 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.
DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project DeBrusk for 3.0 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.7.
Tyler Bertuzzi has the better number in 21 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.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Luck Meter +45, On-ice PDO 1020.
- • 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, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jake DeBrusk
1.42
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Tyler Bertuzzi has the edge.
| Points per game from | DeBrusk | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.50 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.27 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.13 |
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 Bertuzzi
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.
DeBrusk 11G 9A, 70 SOG · Bertuzzi 9G 11A, 62 SOG
DeBrusk's offensive zone 0–1 · neutral 0–0 · DeBrusk's defensive zone 0–0 (2025-26)
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice against each other (DeBrusk's side)
16:53 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side
- Shot attempts
- 13–18
- 41.9%
- Expected goals
- 0.6–0.6
- 53.4%
- Goals
- 1–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | DeBrusk | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | VAN 6–3 CHI | 1G 1A 3S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2025-11-05 | VAN 2–5 CHI | 0G 0A 4S | 3G 0A 4S |
| 2025-10-17 | VAN 3–2 CHI | 1G 0A 10S | 1G 0A 6S |
| 2025-03-15 | VAN 6–2 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-11-16 | VAN 4–1 CHI | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-10-22 | VAN 6–3 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2024-05-04 · PO | BOS 2–1 TOR | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2024-05-02 · PO | BOS 1–2 TOR | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-04-30 · PO | BOS 1–2 TOR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2024-04-27 · PO | BOS 3–1 TOR | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2024-04-24 · PO | BOS 4–2 TOR | 1G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2024-04-22 · PO | BOS 2–3 TOR | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 5S |
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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%
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.7 ptsSchedule edge −1.0 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tyler Bertuzzi projects to 1.52 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 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 Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Tyler Bertuzzi 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 Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 30 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 20–10. DeBrusk had 20 points (11 goals) and Bertuzzi had 20 (9 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, DeBrusk or Bertuzzi?
- Against each other, DeBrusk has won 0 and Bertuzzi 1 of their 1 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 →