Who to start · 2025-26
Jason Robertson vs Matthew Schaefer
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Matthew Schaefer's 2.02.
Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Schaefer had 59 in 82 games.
This week Robertson has 1 game left; Schaefer has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.6 ESPN points to Schaefer's 2.1.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 22 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Robertson's biggest edges: High-danger chances 55.8%, Expected goals 56.4%, Sequence xG 56.5%.
Schaefer's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, 20+ mph bursts 269, Goals above expected +3.8.
- • 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, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jason Robertson
2.44
fantasy points per game
Matthew Schaefer
2.02
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Robertson | Schaefer |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.03 | 0.53 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.58 | 0.41 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.67 |
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: Robertson vs Schaefer
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Robertson 2G 0A, 9 SOG · Schaefer 0G 2A, 4 SOG
Robertson blocked 0 of Schaefer's shots; Schaefer blocked 3 of Robertson's.
On the ice against each other (Robertson's side)
14:16 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Robertson's side
- Shot attempts
- 13–9
- 59.1%
- Expected goals
- 0.5–0.5
- 52.3%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Robertson | Schaefer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | DAL 1–2 NYI | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2025-11-18 | DAL 2–3 NYI | 2G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 1S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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)
2.6proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STL
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.6 ptsSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Matthew Schaefer
2games (1 left)
2.1proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TORSchedule edge +9.3 win%
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.1 pts
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FAQ
- Should I start Jason Robertson or Matthew Schaefer 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 Matthew Schaefer's 2.02. Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Schaefer had 59 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, Jason Robertson or Matthew Schaefer?
- 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.
- How have Robertson and Schaefer done against each other?
- In 2 games against each other in our data, Robertson's team went 0–2. Robertson had 2 points (2 goals) and Schaefer had 2 (0 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 →