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J.T. Miller vs Nazem Kadri

J.T. MillerJ.T. MillerRangers · CentrevsNazem KadriNazem KadriAvalanche · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, J.T. Miller projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nazem Kadri's 1.63.

Miller had 53 points in 68 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games.

This week Miller has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Kadri has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project Miller for 1.5 ESPN points to Kadri's 1.3.

J.T. Miller has the better number in 21 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Miller's biggest edges: Faceoff win % 61.5%, Draw Equity /100 +0.123, 20+ mph bursts 147.

Kadri's biggest edges: Transition attempts /60 1.89, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.53, Ascension score 48.

Head to head on the dot, Miller leads Kadri 46–43.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 5 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

J.T. Miller

1.63

fantasy points per game

Nazem Kadri

1.63

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, J.T. Miller has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMillerKadri
Goals (+2)0.420.39
Assists (+1)0.440.54
Power-play points (+0.5)0.120.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.27
Hits (+0.1)0.180.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.260.18

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: Miller vs Kadri

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

MillerKadri
10Team record in 24 meetings14
19Points in those games25

Miller 6G 13A, 50 SOG · Kadri 9G 16A, 90 SOG

46Faceoffs against each other43

Miller's offensive zone 12–18 · neutral 7–8 · Miller's defensive zone 27–17 (2017-18 to 2024-25)

2Hits on each other1
1Penalties drawn off the other1

On the ice against each other (Miller's side)

1:56 at 5-on-5 over 1 games, 2025-26, from Miller's side

Shot attempts
3–2
60.0%
Expected goals
0.1–0.0
100.0%
Goals
0–0

Games against each other

Games between J.T. Miller and Nazem Kadri
DateScoreMillerKadri
2025-10-26NYR 1–5 CGY0G 0A 1S1G 1A 4S
2025-03-18NYR 1–2 CGY0G 0A 1S1G 1A 2S
2024-12-31VAN 1–3 CGY0G 1A 5S1G 0A 5S
2024-11-12VAN 3–1 CGY0G 2A 5S0G 0A 6S
2024-10-09VAN 5–6 CGY1G 1A 3S0G 2A 2S
2024-04-16VAN 4–1 CGY1G 0A 5S0G 1A 3S
2024-03-23VAN 4–2 CGY1G 0A 4S0G 0A 2S
2023-12-02VAN 4–3 CGY0G 0A 0S0G 0A 1S
2023-11-16VAN 2–5 CGY0G 1A 1S0G 0A 5S
2023-04-08VAN 3–2 CGY0G 1A 4S1G 0A 5S
2023-03-31VAN 4–5 CGY0G 0A 1S0G 1A 3S
2022-12-31VAN 2–3 CGY0G 0A 1S0G 1A 3S

Latest 12 of 24 meetings.

Every stat, side by side

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

MillerKadri

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.

J.T. Miller

4games (1 left)

1.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to CLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.5 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

Nazem Kadri

2games (1 left)

1.3proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
    Opp allows the most FP to CLikely vs Darcy Kuemper (.891)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.3 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +10.1 win%vs Jordan Binnington (.873)

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FAQ

Should I start J.T. Miller or Nazem Kadri in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, J.T. Miller projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Nazem Kadri's 1.63. Miller had 53 points in 68 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, J.T. Miller or Nazem Kadri?
On 2025-26 numbers, J.T. Miller leads in 21 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Miller and Kadri done against each other?
In 24 games against each other in our data, Miller's team went 10–14. Miller had 19 points (6 goals) and Kadri had 25 (9 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, Miller or Kadri?
Against each other, Miller has won 46 and Kadri 43 of their 89 head-to-head draws.

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 →