Who to start · 2025-26
Jared Spurgeon vs Jason Robertson
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jared Spurgeon's 1.55.
Spurgeon had 22 points in 79 games; Robertson had 96 in 82 games.
This week Spurgeon has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Robertson has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.7 ESPN points to Spurgeon's 1.1.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 28 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Spurgeon's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Ascension score 59, Goals above expected +0.9.
Robertson's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 32, Scoring chances 54.0%, Offensive-zone start % 56.6%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jared Spurgeon
1.55
fantasy points per game
Jason Robertson
2.44
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Spurgeon | Robertson |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.14 | 1.03 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.25 | 0.58 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.04 | 0.23 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.11 | 0.35 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.91 | 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: Spurgeon vs Robertson
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Spurgeon 0G 12A, 38 SOG · Robertson 19G 14A, 111 SOG
Spurgeon blocked 10 of Robertson's shots; Robertson blocked 2 of Spurgeon's.
On the ice against each other (Spurgeon's side)
55:38 at 5-on-5 over 10 games, 2025-26, from Spurgeon's side
- Shot attempts
- 40–48
- 45.5%
- Expected goals
- 1.4–1.6
- 46.3%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Spurgeon | Robertson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 · PO | MIN 5–2 DAL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-04-28 · PO | MIN 4–2 DAL | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 1A 5S |
| 2026-04-25 · PO | MIN 3–2 DAL | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 7S |
| 2026-04-22 · PO | MIN 3–4 DAL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 2A 5S |
| 2026-04-20 · PO | MIN 2–4 DAL | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2026-04-18 · PO | MIN 6–1 DAL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 6S |
| 2026-04-09 | MIN 4–5 DAL | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2026-03-21 | MIN 2–1 DAL | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2025-12-11 | MIN 5–2 DAL | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2025-10-14 | MIN 2–5 DAL | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2025-04-06 | MIN 3–2 DAL | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-24 | MIN 0–3 DAL | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
Latest 12 of 28 meetings.
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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.
Jared Spurgeon
2games (1 left)
1.1proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ NSHOpp allows 14th-most FP to DLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.1 ptsOpp allows 8th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)
Jason Robertson
2games (1 left)
2.7proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STLOpp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.7 ptsOpp allows 12th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
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FAQ
- Should I start Jared Spurgeon or Jason Robertson in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jared Spurgeon's 1.55. Spurgeon had 22 points in 79 games; Robertson had 96 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, Jared Spurgeon or Jason Robertson?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 28 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Spurgeon and Robertson done against each other?
- In 28 games against each other in our data, Spurgeon's team went 14–14. Spurgeon had 12 points (0 goals) and Robertson had 33 (19 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 →