Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +16.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on neutral-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Ritchie wins 35.3% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ritchie 39.9% vs Hischier 52.7% (-16.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (9 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ritchie 90.3%
Defensive zone
Ritchie 88.5%
Neutral zone
Ritchie 88.6%
Result
Calum Ritchie favored at 88.8%
88.8%
11.2%
Ritchie
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
8
(9 meetings)
1
8
Ritchie
Hischier
Last 9: Ritchie 1-8 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Ritchie
Hischier
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
2
Ritchie
Hischier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
5
Ritchie
Hischier
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ritchie
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
36.1% (302)
51.6% (8,444)
-15.5%
Power Play
50.0% (12)
59.9% (1,749)
-9.9%
On even strength, Hischier has a +15.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Ritchie is 35.3% vs left-shot opponents (201).
Ritchie shoots right. Hischier is 55.0% vs right-shot opponents (4,009).
Home / Away
Ritchie
Hischier
Home
38.1% (168)
53.0% (5,477)
Away
34.9% (146)
52.4% (5,634)
By Period
Ritchie
Hischier
P1
33.7%
52.9%
P2
38.7%
52.6%
P3
37.3%
52.7%
Final 5 min
39.7%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ritchie
34.0%▲
32.0%
36.6%
Hischier
66.0%▲
58.0%
52.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3 | 08:49 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3 | 08:42 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3 | 05:09 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | 17:04 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | 10:50 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | 06:47 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | 06:43 | Neutral | Calum Ritchie |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | 06:34 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 1 | 11:52 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |