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Jake DeBrusk vs Vince Dunn

Jake DeBruskJake DeBruskCanucks · Left wingvsVince DunnVince DunnKraken · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vince Dunn projects to 1.83 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.

DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 games.

This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Dunn has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Dunn for 3.6 ESPN points to DeBrusk's 2.7.

Vince Dunn has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

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

Dunn's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 54, Faceoffs won 0, On-ice PDO 1012.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake DeBrusk

1.42

fantasy points per game

Vince Dunn

1.83

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Vince Dunn has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromDeBruskDunn
Goals (+2)0.500.38
Assists (+1)0.270.51
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.15
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.260.22
Hits (+0.1)0.080.04
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.53

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 Dunn

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.

DeBruskDunn
8Team record in 20 meetings12
12Points in those games14

DeBrusk 6G 6A, 63 SOG · Dunn 6G 8A, 43 SOG

2Hits on each other0
3Shots blocked by the other1

DeBrusk blocked 3 of Dunn's shots; Dunn blocked 1 of DeBrusk's.

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

14:42 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from DeBrusk's side

Shot attempts
17–20
45.9%
Expected goals
0.9–0.9
49.9%
Goals
1–3

Games against each other

Games between Jake DeBrusk and Vince Dunn
DateScoreDeBruskDunn
2026-03-14VAN 2–5 SEA0G 0A 2S0G 0A 5S
2026-02-28VAN 1–5 SEA0G 0A 2S1G 0A 2S
2026-01-02VAN 3–4 SEA1G 2A 5S0G 0A 1S
2025-04-02VAN 0–5 SEA0G 0A 3S0G 2A 2S
2025-03-01VAN 3–6 SEA0G 0A 5S0G 2A 0S
2025-01-02VAN 4–3 SEA0G 1A 1S1G 1A 2S
2024-12-28VAN 4–5 SEA1G 1A 4S2G 1A 2S
2024-02-26BOS 3–4 SEA0G 0A 4S1G 0A 2S
2024-02-15BOS 1–4 SEA0G 0A 3S0G 0A 2S
2023-02-23BOS 6–5 SEA1G 0A 7S1G 1A 3S
2022-02-24BOS 3–2 SEA2G 0A 4S0G 0A 1S
2022-02-01BOS 3–2 SEA0G 0A 0S0G 0A 3S

Latest 12 of 20 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.

DeBruskDunn

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)

Vince Dunn

3games (2 left)

3.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 13th-most FP to DLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

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FAQ

Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Vince Dunn in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Vince Dunn projects to 1.83 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Dunn had 44 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 Vince Dunn?
On 2025-26 numbers, Vince Dunn leads in 19 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 Dunn done against each other?
In 20 games against each other in our data, DeBrusk's team went 8–12. DeBrusk had 12 points (6 goals) and Dunn had 14 (6 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 →