Who to start · 2025-26
Jason Robertson vs Mikko Rantanen
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Mikko Rantanen's 2.21.
Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Rantanen had 77 in 64 games.
This week Robertson has 1 game left; Rantanen has 1 left. We project Robertson for 2.7 ESPN points to Rantanen's 1.6.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Robertson's biggest edges: Net penalties drawn /60 +0.29, Transition attempts /60 1.71, Corsi 51.2%.
Rantanen's biggest edges: Ascension score 54, Faceoffs won 37, Luck Meter +27.
- • 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
Mikko Rantanen
2.21
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Robertson | Rantanen |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.03 | 0.64 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.58 | 0.81 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.22 |
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 Rantanen
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Robertson 7G 16A, 52 SOG · Rantanen 7G 12A, 59 SOG
Robertson blocked 4 of Rantanen's shots; Rantanen blocked 3 of Robertson's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
244:06 at 5-on-5 over 56 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 239–235
- 50.4%
- Expected goals
- 13.9–10.8
- 56.4%
- Goals
- 14–6
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Robertson | Rantanen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-18 | DAL 3–6 COL | 2G 1A 6S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2024-11-29 | DAL 5–3 COL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 1A 4S |
| 2024-05-17 · PO | DAL 2–1 COL | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2024-05-15 · PO | DAL 3–5 COL | 0G 2A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2024-05-13 · PO | DAL 5–1 COL | 0G 2A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2024-05-11 · PO | DAL 4–1 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2024-05-09 · PO | DAL 5–3 COL | 0G 1A 0S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2024-05-07 · PO | DAL 3–4 COL | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 2A 2S |
| 2024-02-27 | DAL 1–5 COL | 0G 1A 4S | 1G 1A 2S |
| 2024-01-04 | DAL 4–5 COL | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2023-11-18 | DAL 3–6 COL | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 1A 5S |
| 2023-04-01 | DAL 2–5 COL | 0G 2A 5S | 1G 3A 4S |
Latest 12 of 18 meetings.
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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)
2.7proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STLLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.7 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
Mikko Rantanen
2games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STLLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B1.6 ptsOpp allows 11th-fewest FP to RWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
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FAQ
- Should I start Jason Robertson or Mikko Rantanen 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 Mikko Rantanen's 2.21. Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Rantanen had 77 in 64 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 Mikko Rantanen?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 21 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 Rantanen done against each other?
- In 18 games against each other in our data, Robertson's team went 8–10. Robertson had 23 points (7 goals) and Rantanen had 19 (7 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 →