Who to start · 2025-26
Pavel Dorofeyev vs Tyler Bertuzzi
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Dorofeyev projects to 1.90 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.
Dorofeyev had 64 points in 82 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.
This week Dorofeyev has 1 game left; Bertuzzi has 1 left. We project Dorofeyev for 1.9 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.7.
Pavel Dorofeyev has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Dorofeyev's biggest edges: High-danger chances 59.2%, Scoring chances 57.0%, Expected goals 56.4%.
Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 51, On-ice PDO 1020, Penalty minutes 42.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 12 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Pavel Dorofeyev
1.90
fantasy points per game
Tyler Bertuzzi
1.52
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Pavel Dorofeyev has the edge.
| Points per game from | Dorofeyev | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.86 | 0.71 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.20 | 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: Dorofeyev vs Bertuzzi
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Dorofeyev 4G 1A, 17 SOG · Bertuzzi 6G 2A, 16 SOG
On the ice against each other (Dorofeyev's side)
8:12 at 5-on-5 over 2 games, 2025-26, from Dorofeyev's side
- Shot attempts
- 4–6
- 40.0%
- Expected goals
- 0.2–0.4
- 32.8%
- Goals
- 0–1
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Dorofeyev | Bertuzzi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | VGK 4–0 CHI | 2G 1A 5S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2026-01-04 | VGK 2–3 CHI | 0G 0A 0S | 3G 0A 5S |
| 2025-12-02 | VGK 4–3 CHI | 0G 0A 1S | 1G 1A 1S |
| 2025-03-28 | VGK 5–3 CHI | 1G 0A 1S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2025-02-27 | VGK 7–5 CHI | 1G 0A 5S | 0G 1A 2S |
| 2025-01-18 | VGK 3–5 CHI | 0G 0A 5S | 2G 0A 4S |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Pavel Dorofeyev
4games (1 left)
1.9proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.9 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 Pavel Dorofeyev or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Pavel Dorofeyev projects to 1.90 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Dorofeyev had 64 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, Pavel Dorofeyev or Tyler Bertuzzi?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Pavel Dorofeyev leads in 23 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Dorofeyev and Bertuzzi done against each other?
- In 6 games against each other in our data, Dorofeyev's team went 4–2. Dorofeyev had 5 points (4 goals) and Bertuzzi had 8 (6 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 →