Alex Newhook vs Nick Bjugstad

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Bjugstad holds a +6.1% FO% edge overall. Newhook wins 43.8% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Newhook 45.6% vs Bjugstad 49.5% (-6.1%)
Offensive zone Newhook 71.1%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 67.6%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 56.8%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 51.1%
48.9%
51.1%
Newhook Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Newhook
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
43.7% (174)
49.7% (292)
-6.0%
Power Play
25.0% (8)
50.0% (6)
-25.0%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (12)
47.2% (36)
+2.8%
On power play, Bjugstad has a +25.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Newhook is 43.8% vs right-shot opponents (73).
Newhook shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (260).
Home / Away
Newhook
Bjugstad
Home
45.4% (108)
48.7% (193)
Away
40.7% (86)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Newhook
Bjugstad
P1
39.0%
41.5%
P2
41.0%
57.3%
P3
50.0%
50.0%
OT
100.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
35.6%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Newhook
50.0%
43.0%
43.3%
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%