Who to start · 2025-26
Jason Robertson vs Roman Josi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jason Robertson projects to 2.44 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Roman Josi's 2.24.
Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Josi had 55 in 68 games.
This week Robertson has 1 game left; Josi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Robertson for 2.7 ESPN points to Josi's 2.5.
Jason Robertson has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Robertson's biggest edges: Plus/minus +22, On-ice PDO 1036, Expected goals 56.4%.
Josi's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, 20+ mph bursts 56, Goals above expected +0.5.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Jason Robertson
2.44
fantasy points per game
Roman Josi
2.24
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Jason Robertson has the edge.
| Points per game from | Robertson | Josi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.03 | 0.48 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.23 | 0.17 |
| 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 | 0.70 |
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 Josi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2020-21 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Robertson 10G 11A, 55 SOG · Josi 2G 7A, 50 SOG
Robertson blocked 0 of Josi's shots; Josi blocked 3 of Robertson's.
On the ice against each other (Robertson's side)
9:48 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Robertson's side
- Shot attempts
- 6–8
- 42.9%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.2
- 54.1%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Robertson | Josi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | DAL 3–2 NSH | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2024-10-10 | DAL 4–3 NSH | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 4S |
| 2024-02-15 | DAL 9–2 NSH | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-01-12 | DAL 3–6 NSH | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 3A 1S |
| 2024-01-06 | DAL 3–4 NSH | 1G 1A 6S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-12-23 | DAL 3–2 NSH | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2022-12-27 | DAL 3–2 NSH | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-10-15 | DAL 5–1 NSH | 1G 2A 4S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2022-10-13 | DAL 4–1 NSH | 0G 1A 6S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2022-03-08 | DAL 1–2 NSH | 0G 0A 3S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2022-02-24 | DAL 1–2 NSH | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2022-02-09 | DAL 4–3 NSH | 2G 0A 5S | 0G 2A 2S |
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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 LWLikely vs Joel Hofer (.910)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ NSHB2B2.7 ptsOpp allows 12th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −12.9 win%Likely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
Roman Josi
2games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs MINOpp allows 6th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jesper Wallstedt (.916)
- Sat, Oct 3 vs DAL2.5 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to DSchedule edge +13.0 win%Likely vs Casey DeSmith (.907)
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FAQ
- Should I start Jason Robertson or Roman Josi 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 Roman Josi's 2.24. Robertson had 96 points in 82 games; Josi had 55 in 68 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 Roman Josi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Jason Robertson leads in 26 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 Josi done against each other?
- In 20 games against each other in our data, Robertson's team went 11–9. Robertson had 21 points (10 goals) and Josi had 9 (2 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 →