Anthony Cirelli vs Nico Hischier

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

Nico Hischier holds a +7.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on offensive-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Cirelli 48.9% vs Hischier 55.4% (-7.0%)
H2H factor Hischier leads 11-11 in 22 meetings
Offensive zone Hischier 51.9%
Defensive zone Cirelli 51.3%
Neutral zone Hischier 50.1%
Result Nico Hischier favored at 50.1%
49.9%
50.1%
Cirelli Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
11 - 11 (22 meetings)
11
11
Cirelli Hischier
Last 10: Cirelli 4-6 Hischier

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
5
Cirelli Hischier
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Cirelli
5
3
Cirelli Hischier
8 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Cirelli
5
3
Cirelli Hischier
8 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Cirelli
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (668)
55.5% (1,172)
-5.4%
Power Play
68.9% (90)
64.5% (265)
+4.4%
Penalty Kill
36.7% (221)
43.9% (164)
-7.2%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +7.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Cirelli is 49.5% vs left-shot opponents (655).
Cirelli shoots left. Hischier is 55.0% vs left-shot opponents (1,026).
Home / Away
Cirelli
Hischier
Home
53.0% (470)
56.8% (791)
Away
45.0% (509)
54.8% (810)
By Period
Cirelli
Hischier
P1
50.6%
56.0%
P2
49.2%
58.6%
P3
47.2%
53.5%
OT
30.8%
33.3%
Final 5 min
52.8%
54.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cirelli
44.0%
49.5%
48.8%
Hischier
66.0%
58.0%
55.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Dec 11, 2025 3 13:37 Offensive Nico Hischier
Dec 11, 2025 2 12:18 Offensive Nico Hischier
Dec 11, 2025 1 17:10 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Dec 11, 2025 1 05:33 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Dec 11, 2025 1 03:30 Offensive Nico Hischier
Nov 18, 2025 2 17:16 Defensive Nico Hischier
Nov 18, 2025 1 07:46 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Nov 18, 2025 1 07:34 Offensive Nico Hischier
Oct 11, 2025 3 10:28 Defensive Nico Hischier
Oct 11, 2025 3 10:19 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 3 04:48 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 3 00:00 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 2 12:21 Offensive Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 2 12:00 Offensive Nico Hischier
Oct 11, 2025 2 00:00 Neutral Nico Hischier
Oct 11, 2025 1 18:33 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 1 16:12 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 1 10:43 Neutral Nico Hischier
Oct 11, 2025 1 10:17 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Oct 11, 2025 1 07:53 Defensive Nico Hischier