Who to start · 2025-26
Nick Schmaltz vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Schmaltz projects to 2.05 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Schmaltz had 74 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Schmaltz has 2 games left; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Schmaltz for 3.1 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.
Nick Schmaltz has the better number in 27 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Schmaltz's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 208, Top skating speed 23.2, Plus/minus +17.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Hits 55, Penalty minutes 42, On-ice PDO 1020.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Nick Schmaltz
2.05
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Nick Schmaltz has the edge.
| Points per game from | Schmaltz | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.88 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.47 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.30 | 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: Schmaltz vs Bertuzzi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Schmaltz 5G 8A, 29 SOG · Bertuzzi 4G 7A, 36 SOG
Schmaltz blocked 0 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 1 of Schmaltz's.
On the ice against each other (Schmaltz's side)
19:46 at 5-on-5 over 5 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27, from Schmaltz's side
- Shot attempts
- 23–9
- 71.9%
- Expected goals
- 0.8–0.5
- 62.1%
- Goals
- 1–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Schmaltz | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | UTA 6–0 CHI | 1G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2026-03-12 | UTA 2–3 CHI | 0G 0A 4S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2026-03-09 | UTA 2–3 CHI | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2026-03-01 | UTA 0–4 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2025-10-13 | UTA 1–3 CHI | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2025-03-30 | UTA 5–2 CHI | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-03-07 | UTA 3–4 CHI | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2025-02-25 | UTA 2–1 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 4S |
| 2024-10-08 | UTA 5–2 CHI | 0G 2A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2024-02-29 | ARI 2–4 TOR | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2024-02-21 | ARI 3–6 TOR | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2023-01-17 | ARI 4–3 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 3S |
Latest 12 of 17 meetings.
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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.
Nick Schmaltz
3games (2 left)
3.1proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 vs CHIOpp allows 8th-most FP to CLikely vs Arvid Soderblom (.880)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ CBJ1.7 ptsOpp allows 16th-most FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Jet Greaves (.908)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ NYRB2B1.4 ptsOpp allows 15th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs Igor Shesterkin (.912)
Tyler Bertuzzi
3games (1 left)
1.6proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ VGKOpp allows 14th-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Carter Hart (.891)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ UTAOpp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LWLikely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 ptsOpp allows 10th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.910)
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FAQ
- Should I start Nick Schmaltz or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Schmaltz projects to 2.05 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Schmaltz had 74 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, Nick Schmaltz or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Schmaltz leads in 27 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Schmaltz and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 17 games against each other in our data, Schmaltz's team went 8–9. Schmaltz had 13 points (5 goals) and Bertuzzi had 11 (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 →