Aleksander Barkov vs Nico Hischier
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (53.0% vs 52.7%). Look for Barkov on defensive-zone draws (69% H2H, 35 meetings). Barkov wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 53.0% vs Hischier 52.7% (+0.3%)
H2H factor
Barkov leads 64-49 in 113 meetings
Offensive zone
Barkov 50.7%
Defensive zone
Hischier 56.5%
Neutral zone
Hischier 51.6%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 52.4%
47.6%
52.4%
Barkov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
64
-
49
(113 meetings)
64
49
Barkov
Hischier
Last 10: Barkov 4-6 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
21
14
Barkov
Hischier
35 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
24
11
Barkov
Hischier
35 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
19
24
Barkov
Hischier
43 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
52.4% (10,680)
51.6% (8,444)
+0.8%
Power Play
58.1% (2,623)
59.9% (1,749)
-1.8%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (1,272)
49.3% (918)
-1.5%
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Barkov is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (9,144).
Barkov shoots left. Hischier is 51.4% vs left-shot opponents (7,097).
Home / Away
Barkov
Hischier
Home
53.8% (7,227)
53.0% (5,477)
Away
52.2% (7,348)
52.4% (5,634)
By Period
Barkov
Hischier
P1
52.7%
52.9%
P2
53.4%
52.6%
P3
52.9%
52.7%
OT
53.0%
50.6%
Final 5 min
54.5%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
53.0%
Hischier
66.0%▲
58.0%
52.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | OT | 02:13 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 17:14 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 13:47 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 13:36 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 10:43 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 04:32 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 01:46 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 01:41 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 00:15 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 2 | 19:54 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 2 | 12:33 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 2 | 00:28 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 | 13:44 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 | 10:44 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 | 04:52 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 | 03:41 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |