Who to start · 2025-26
Kiefer Sherwood vs Tomas Hertl
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tomas Hertl projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Kiefer Sherwood's 1.77.
Sherwood had 36 points in 72 games; Hertl had 58 in 82 games.
This week Sherwood has 1 game left; Hertl has 1 left. We project Hertl for 1.7 ESPN points to Sherwood's 1.5.
Tomas Hertl has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Sherwood's biggest edges: Goals above expected +1.9, Forecheck xG /60 0.32, Top skating speed 22.6.
Hertl's biggest edges: Ascension score 61, High-danger chances 59.2%, Turnover Ledger /60 −0.010.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 9 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Kiefer Sherwood
1.77
fantasy points per game
Tomas Hertl
1.88
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Tomas Hertl has the edge.
| Points per game from | Sherwood | Hertl |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.60 | 0.63 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.17 | 0.37 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.49 | 0.14 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.20 | 0.30 |
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: Sherwood vs Hertl
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2018-19 to 2024-25: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Sherwood 3G 6A, 18 SOG · Hertl 7G 6A, 38 SOG
Sherwood's offensive zone 1–0 · neutral 0–0 · Sherwood's defensive zone 0–0 (2024-25)
Sherwood blocked 0 of Hertl's shots; Hertl blocked 2 of Sherwood's.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Sherwood | Hertl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | VAN 1–3 VGK | 0G 1A 1S | 1G 0A 4S |
| 2024-12-19 | VAN 1–3 VGK | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-10-21 | NSH 5–1 SJS | 1G 1A 1S | 1G 0A 5S |
| 2023-02-23 | NSH 6–2 SJS | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2022-10-08 | NSH 3–2 SJS | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-10-07 | NSH 4–1 SJS | 1G 1A 1S | 1G 0A 2S |
| 2021-11-13 | COL 6–2 SJS | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
| 2021-05-03 | COL 5–4 SJS | 0G 0A 0S | 1G 1A 2S |
| 2021-05-01 | COL 4–3 SJS | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2021-04-30 | COL 3–0 SJS | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2021-01-28 | COL 3–0 SJS | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2021-01-26 | COL 7–3 SJS | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 0S |
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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.
Kiefer Sherwood
2games (1 left)
1.5proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
- Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK1.5 pts
Tomas Hertl
3games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 vs CHI
- Fri, Oct 2 vs ANA
- Sun, Oct 4 @ VAN1.7 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Kiefer Sherwood or Tomas Hertl in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Tomas Hertl projects to 1.88 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Kiefer Sherwood's 1.77. Sherwood had 36 points in 72 games; Hertl had 58 in 82 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, Kiefer Sherwood or Tomas Hertl?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Tomas Hertl 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 Sherwood and Hertl done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, Sherwood's team went 11–4. Sherwood had 9 points (3 goals) and Hertl had 13 (7 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Sherwood or Hertl?
- Against each other, Sherwood has won 1 and Hertl 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 →