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Jason Robertson vs Justin Faulk

Jason RobertsonJason RobertsonStars · Left wingvsJustin FaulkJustin FaulkRed Wings · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Justin Faulk's 1.81.

Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Faulk had 40 in 78 games.

This week Robertson has 1 game left; Faulk has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.7 ESPN points to Faulk's 1.5.

Jason Robertson has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Robertson's biggest edges: Plus/minus +22, Sequence xG 56.5%, Expected goals 56.4%.

Faulk's biggest edges: Goals above expected +7.6, Faceoffs won 0, Luck Meter +78.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jason Robertson

2.44

fantasy points per game

Justin Faulk

1.81

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromRobertsonFaulk
Goals (+2)1.030.38
Assists (+1)0.580.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.230.05
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.350.18
Hits (+0.1)0.050.10
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.79

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

Jason Robertson and Justin Faulk have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

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Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

RobertsonFaulk

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.

Jason Robertson

2games (1 left)

2.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
    Likely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.7 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)

Justin Faulk

2games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Dylan Garand (.948)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG1.5 pts
    Likely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)

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FAQ

Should I start Jason Robertson or Justin Faulk 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 Justin Faulk's 1.81. Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Faulk had 40 in 78 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, Jason Robertson or Justin Faulk?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 22 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →