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Sam Bennett vs Tyler Bertuzzi

Sam BennettSam BennettPanthers · CentrevsTyler BertuzziTyler BertuzziBlackhawks · Left wing

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52.

Bennett had 58 points in 76 games; Bertuzzi had 58 in 79 games.

This week Bennett has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Bertuzzi has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Bennett for 1.9 ESPN points to Bertuzzi's 1.6.

Sam Bennett has the better number in 26 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Bennett's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 98, Hardest shot 92.9, Corsi 53.1%.

Bertuzzi's biggest edges: Goals above expected +3.9, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.08, Luck Meter +45.

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

Fantasy value: your scoring

Sam Bennett

1.74

fantasy points per game

Tyler Bertuzzi

1.52

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sam Bennett has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromBennettBertuzzi
Goals (+2)0.600.71
Assists (+1)0.430.29
Power-play points (+0.5)0.090.12
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.250.19
Hits (+0.1)0.190.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.13

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

Sam Bennett and Tyler Bertuzzi have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

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

BennettBertuzzi

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.

Sam Bennett

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to C
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.9 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to C

Tyler Bertuzzi

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ VGK
    Opp allows 14th-fewest FP to LW
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ UTA
    Opp allows 3rd-fewest FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ BUF1.6 pts
    Opp allows 10th-most FP to LWSchedule edge −1.0 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Sam Bennett or Tyler Bertuzzi in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Bennett projects to 1.74 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Tyler Bertuzzi's 1.52. Bennett had 58 points in 76 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, Sam Bennett or Tyler Bertuzzi?
On 2025-26 numbers, Sam Bennett leads in 26 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

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 →