Who to start · 2025-26
Nick Suzuki vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Suzuki projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Suzuki had 101 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Suzuki has 1 game left with 1 tough matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Suzuki for 1.7 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.
Nick Suzuki has the better number in 29 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.
Suzuki's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 237, Top skating speed 23.6, Plus/minus +37.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Penalty minutes 42, Luck Meter +45.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 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 Suzuki
2.43
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Nick Suzuki has the edge.
| Points per game from | Suzuki | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.66 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.82 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.39 | 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: Suzuki vs Bertuzzi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2019-20 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Suzuki 6G 10A, 43 SOG · Bertuzzi 5G 6A, 38 SOG
Suzuki's offensive zone 0–0 · neutral 0–1 · Suzuki's defensive zone 0–1 (2024-25)
Suzuki blocked 1 of Bertuzzi's shots; Bertuzzi blocked 0 of Suzuki's.
On the ice against each other (Suzuki's side)
6:10 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Suzuki's side
- Shot attempts
- 7–4
- 63.6%
- Expected goals
- 0.4–0.0
- 88.1%
- Goals
- 0–0
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Suzuki | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | MTL 4–1 CHI | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-10-11 | MTL 3–2 CHI | 0G 3A 2S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2025-04-14 | MTL 3–4 CHI | 0G 0A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2025-01-03 | MTL 2–4 CHI | 0G 1A 2S | 1G 0A 3S |
| 2024-04-06 | MTL 2–4 TOR | 1G 1A 6S | 0G 1A 5S |
| 2024-03-09 | MTL 2–3 TOR | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2023-10-11 | MTL 5–6 TOR | 0G 1A 3S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2023-04-13 | MTL 4–5 BOS | 1G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2023-03-23 | MTL 2–4 BOS | 1G 1A 4S | 1G 1A 3S |
| 2023-01-26 | MTL 3–4 DET | 0G 0A 5S | 0G 0A 5S |
| 2022-10-14 | MTL 0–3 DET | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2021-11-13 | MTL 2–3 DET | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 3S |
Latest 12 of 16 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 Suzuki
2games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ TOROpp allows 7th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Sergei Bobrovsky (.877)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ PIT1.7 ptsOpp allows the fewest FP to Cvs Arturs Silovs (.888)
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 Suzuki or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nick Suzuki projects to 2.43 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Suzuki had 101 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 Suzuki or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Nick Suzuki leads in 29 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Suzuki and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 16 games against each other in our data, Suzuki's team went 2–14. Suzuki had 16 points (6 goals) and Bertuzzi had 11 (5 goals).
- Who wins more faceoffs, Suzuki or Bertuzzi?
- Against each other, Suzuki has won 0 and Bertuzzi 2 of their 2 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 →