Scouting Report
Brendan Gaunce holds a +2.1% FO% edge overall. Gaunce wins 56.2% vs left-shot opponents — Cizikas shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Gaunce 54.4% vs Cizikas 54.1% (+2.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Cizikas 59.0%
Defensive zone
Gaunce 61.1%
Neutral zone
Cizikas 54.5%
Result
Brendan Gaunce favored at 61.1%
61.1%
38.9%
Gaunce
Cizikas
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Gaunce
Cizikas
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Gaunce
Cizikas
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Gaunce
Cizikas
Edge
Even Strength
58.1% (155)
55.2% (554)
+2.9%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
100.0% (3)
-100.0%
Penalty Kill
52.0% (25)
46.5% (43)
+5.5%
On power play, Cizikas has a +100.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Cizikas shoots left. Gaunce is 56.2% vs left-shot opponents (105).
Gaunce shoots left. Cizikas is 54.5% vs left-shot opponents (404).
Home / Away
Gaunce
Cizikas
Home
54.8% (93)
54.8% (301)
Away
59.1% (88)
54.8% (299)
By Period
Gaunce
Cizikas
P1
62.3%
58.7%
P2
48.1%
56.1%
P3
59.5%
50.5%
Final 5 min
51.2%
50.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gaunce
50.0%▼
56.5%
56.9%
Cizikas
70.0%▲
60.5%
54.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1 | 14:42 | Defensive | Brendan Gaunce |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1 | 06:15 | Defensive | Casey Cizikas |