Frederick Gaudreau vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +6.6% FO% edge overall. Gaudreau wins 42.9% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Gaudreau 43.9% vs Bjugstad 49.5% (-6.6%)
Offensive zone Bjugstad 63.7%
Defensive zone Gaudreau 74.8%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 52.8%
Result Frederick Gaudreau favored at 52.8%
52.8%
47.2%
Gaudreau Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
44.9% (414)
49.7% (292)
-4.8%
Power Play
31.8% (22)
50.0% (6)
-18.2%
Penalty Kill
38.0% (129)
47.2% (36)
-9.2%
On power play, Bjugstad has a +18.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Gaudreau is 42.9% vs right-shot opponents (112).
Gaudreau shoots right. Bjugstad is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (72).
Home / Away
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
Home
42.6% (277)
48.7% (193)
Away
43.1% (288)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
P1
44.1%
41.5%
P2
44.7%
57.3%
P3
39.5%
50.0%
OT
0.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
47.2%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gaudreau
40.0%
42.5%
42.8%
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%