Who to start · 2025-26
Nathan MacKinnon vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
MacKinnon had 127 points in 80 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week MacKinnon has 1 game left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project MacKinnon for 3.2 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.7.
Nathan MacKinnon has the better number in 33 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
MacKinnon's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 455, Top skating speed 24.8, Plus/minus +57.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Turnover Ledger /60 −0.027, Penalty minutes 42.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Nathan MacKinnon
3.32
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Nathan MacKinnon has the edge.
| Points per game from | MacKinnon | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 1.49 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.87 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.46 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.21 | 0.13 |
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: MacKinnon 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.
MacKinnon 10G 18A, 75 SOG · Bertuzzi 4G 3A, 25 SOG
On the ice against each other (MacKinnon's side)
20:41 at 5-on-5 over 3 games, 2025-26, from MacKinnon's side
- Shot attempts
- 29–25
- 53.7%
- Expected goals
- 0.8–1.5
- 35.0%
- Goals
- 1–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | MacKinnon | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | COL 4–1 CHI | 0G 3A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-02-28 | COL 3–1 CHI | 0G 2A 6S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2025-11-23 | COL 1–0 CHI | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-04-02 | COL 3–2 CHI | 0G 1A 6S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-03-10 | COL 3–0 CHI | 0G 2A 6S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-01-08 | COL 1–3 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2024-10-28 | COL 2–5 CHI | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-02-24 | COL 3–4 TOR | 0G 3A 2S | 3G 0A 4S |
| 2024-01-13 | COL 5–3 TOR | 1G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2023-01-16 | COL 6–3 DET | 2G 2A 5S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2020-03-02 | COL 2–1 DET | 0G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2020-01-20 | COL 6–3 DET | 2G 0A 8S | 1G 1A 3S |
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Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
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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.
Nathan MacKinnon
2games (1 left)
3.2proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
- Sat, Oct 3 vs STL3.2 pts
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
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FAQ
- Should I start Nathan MacKinnon or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nathan MacKinnon projects to 3.32 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. MacKinnon had 127 points in 80 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, Nathan MacKinnon or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Nathan MacKinnon leads in 33 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have MacKinnon and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 15 games against each other in our data, MacKinnon's team went 12–3. MacKinnon had 28 points (10 goals) and Bertuzzi had 7 (4 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 →