Who to start · 2025-26
Jason Robertson vs Nazem Kadri
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nazem Kadri's 1.63.
Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games.
This week Robertson has 1 game left; Kadri has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Robertson for 2.7 ESPN points to Kadri's 1.3.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 25 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Robertson's biggest edges: Plus/minus +22, On-ice PDO 1036, Luck Meter 0.
Kadri's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 464, Ascension score 48, Offensive-zone start % 68.0%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jason Robertson
2.44
fantasy points per game
Nazem Kadri
1.63
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Robertson | Kadri |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.03 | 0.39 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.58 | 0.54 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.35 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.19 | 0.18 |
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 Kadri
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.
Robertson 11G 13A, 49 SOG · Kadri 6G 9A, 53 SOG
Robertson blocked 1 of Kadri's shots; Kadri blocked 0 of Robertson's.
On the ice against each other (Robertson's side)
16:02 at 5-on-5 over 4 games, 2025-26, from Robertson's side
- Shot attempts
- 13–18
- 41.9%
- Expected goals
- 0.4–0.7
- 35.7%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Robertson | Kadri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | DAL 0–2 COL | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-03-18 | DAL 2–1 COL | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2026-03-03 | DAL 6–1 CGY | 0G 2A 3S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-11-22 | DAL 2–3 CGY | 1G 1A 6S | 0G 2A 3S |
| 2025-03-27 | DAL 5–2 CGY | 0G 2A 2S | 2G 0A 4S |
| 2025-03-06 | DAL 3–2 CGY | 2G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-12-08 | DAL 6–2 CGY | 1G 1A 4S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2023-11-30 | DAL 3–4 CGY | 0G 1A 0S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2023-11-24 | DAL 4–7 CGY | 1G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 1S |
| 2023-11-01 | DAL 4–3 CGY | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 2A 6S |
| 2023-03-18 | DAL 6–5 CGY | 2G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-03-06 | DAL 4–5 CGY | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 2A 3S |
Latest 12 of 16 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.
Jason Robertson
2games (1 left)
2.7proj. ESPN pts
- Fri, Oct 2 vs STLOpp allows 2nd-fewest FP to LW
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.7 ptsOpp allows 12th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%
Nazem Kadri
2games (1 left)
1.3proj. ESPN pts
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAKOpp allows the most FP to C
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.3 ptsOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Jason Robertson or Nazem Kadri 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 Nazem Kadri's 1.63. Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 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 Nazem Kadri?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 25 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 Kadri done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Robertson's team went 9–7. Robertson had 24 points (11 goals) and Kadri had 15 (6 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 →