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J.T. Miller vs Tyler Bertuzzi

J.T. MillerJ.T. MillerRangers · CentrevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, J.T. Miller projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

Miller had 53 points in 68 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Miller has 1 game left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project Miller for 1.8 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.7.

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

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

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Luck Meter +45, On-ice PDO 1020.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

J.T. Miller

1.63

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

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

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMillerBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.420.71
Assists (+1)0.440.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.120.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.19
Hits (+0.1)0.180.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.260.13

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 Bertuzzi

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.

MillerBertuzzi
9Team record in 16 meetings7
18Points in those games10

Miller 8G 10A, 43 SOG · Bertuzzi 2G 8A, 28 SOG

1Faceoffs against each other0

Miller's offensive zone 0–0 · neutral 0–0 · Miller's defensive zone 1–0 (2018-19)

0Hits on each other1

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

8:26 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Miller's side

Shot attempts
10–9
52.6%
Expected goals
0.6–1.0
39.1%
Goals
0–1

Games against each other

Games between J.T. Miller and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreMillerBertuzzi
2026-03-27NYR 6–1 CHI1G 2A 5S0G 1A 2S
2025-12-10NYR 0–3 CHI0G 0A 0S1G 0A 2S
2024-11-16VAN 4–1 CHI1G 1A 4S0G 0A 0S
2024-10-22VAN 6–3 CHI1G 2A 2S1G 0A 5S
2024-01-20VAN 6–4 TOR1G 1A 1S0G 0A 1S
2023-11-11VAN 2–5 TOR1G 0A 3S0G 2A 2S
2023-02-13VAN 1–6 DET0G 0A 3S0G 1A 1S
2023-02-11VAN 2–5 DET0G 1A 5S0G 1A 2S
2021-10-16VAN 1–3 DET0G 0A 2S0G 1A 2S
2019-10-22VAN 5–2 DET0G 2A 3S0G 1A 2S
2019-10-15VAN 5–1 DET2G 0A 4S0G 1A 1S
2019-03-14TBL 5–4 DET0G 1A 2S0G 0A 3S

Latest 12 of 16 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.

MillerBertuzzi

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)

1.8proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.8 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts (season rate)

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.7 pts
    Schedule edge −1.0 win%

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FAQ

Should I start J.T. Miller or Tyler Bertuzzi 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 Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Miller had 53 points in 68 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 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 Tyler Bertuzzi?
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 Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 16 games against each other in our data, Miller's team went 9–7. Miller had 18 points (8 goals) and Bertuzzi had 10 (2 goals).
Who wins more faceoffs, Miller or Bertuzzi?
Against each other, Miller has won 1 and Bertuzzi 0 of their 1 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 →