Who to start · 2025-26
Jared Spurgeon vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jared Spurgeon projects to 1.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Spurgeon had 22 points in 79 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Spurgeon has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bertuzzi for 1.6 ESPN points to Spurgeon's 1.1.
Tyler Bertuzzi has the better number in 17 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Spurgeon's biggest edges: Ascension score 59, Top skating speed 22.5, 20+ mph bursts 40.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 42, Luck Meter +45, Forecheck xG /60 0.29.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jared Spurgeon
1.55
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jared Spurgeon has the edge.
| Points per game from | Spurgeon | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.14 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.91 | 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: Spurgeon 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.
Spurgeon 5G 4A, 29 SOG · Bertuzzi 4G 5A, 30 SOG
Spurgeon blocked 0 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 2 of Spurgeon's.
On the ice against each other (Spurgeon's side)
22:56 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26, from Spurgeon's side
- Shot attempts
- 14–21
- 40.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.7–1.1
- 40.6%
- Goals
- 1–2
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Spurgeon | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | MIN 1–2 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2026-03-17 | MIN 4–3 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2026-01-27 | MIN 4–3 CHI | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-11-26 | MIN 4–3 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2025-01-26 | MIN 4–2 CHI | 1G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2024-12-23 | MIN 4–3 CHI | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-11-29 | MIN 3–2 CHI | 2G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2024-11-10 | MIN 1–2 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-11-19 | MIN 3–4 TOR | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-03-18 | MIN 2–5 BOS | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2022-03-10 | MIN 6–5 DET | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-02-14 | MIN 7–4 DET | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 2A 3S |
Latest 12 of 17 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 D
- Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS1.1 ptsOpp allows 8th-fewest FP to D
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 14th-fewest FP to LW
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 ptsOpp allows 10th-most FP to LW
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FAQ
- Should I start Jared Spurgeon or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jared Spurgeon projects to 1.55 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Spurgeon had 22 points in 79 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, Jared Spurgeon or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Tyler Bertuzzi leads in 17 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 Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 17 games against each other in our data, Spurgeon's team went 12–5. Spurgeon had 9 points (5 goals) and Bertuzzi had 9 (4 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 →