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Matthew Schaefer vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Matthew SchaeferMatthew SchaeferIslanders · DefencevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

Schaefer had 59 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Schaefer has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schaefer for 2.4 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.

Matthew Schaefer has the better number in 21 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Schaefer's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 269, Top skating speed 23.1, Plus/minus +13.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Forecheck xG /60 0.29, Penalty minutes 42, On-ice PDO 1020.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Matthew Schaefer

2.02

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Matthew Schaefer has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSchaeferBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.530.71
Assists (+1)0.410.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.100.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.270.19
Hits (+0.1)0.050.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.670.13

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: Schaefer vs Bertuzzi

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

SchaeferBertuzzi
1Team record in 2 meetings1
2Points in those games2

Schaefer 0G 2A, 9 SOG · Bertuzzi 1G 1A, 3 SOG

0Shots blocked by the other1

Schaefer blocked 0 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 1 of Schaefer's.

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

12:10 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Schaefer's side

Shot attempts
15–13
53.6%
Expected goals
0.7–0.4
63.0%
Goals
1–0

Games against each other

Games between Matthew Schaefer and Tyler Bertuzzi
DateScoreSchaeferBertuzzi
2026-03-24NYI 3–4 CHI0G 1A 8S1G 1A 2S
2025-12-30NYI 3–2 CHI0G 1A 1S0G 0A 1S

Every stat, side by side

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

SchaeferBertuzzi

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.

Matthew Schaefer

2games (1 left)

2.4proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Anthony Stolarz (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD2.4 pts
    Opp allows 6th-most FP to DSchedule edge +4.1 win%vs Nico Daws (.908)

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)

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FAQ

Should I start Matthew Schaefer or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Matthew Schaefer projects to 2.02 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Schaefer had 59 points in 82 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, Matthew Schaefer or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Matthew Schaefer 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 Schaefer and Bertuzzi done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Schaefer's team went 1–1. Schaefer had 2 points (0 goals) and Bertuzzi had 2 (1 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 →