Frederick Gaudreau vs Nico Hischier
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +13.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Gaudreau wins 42.8% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Gaudreau 43.9% vs Hischier 55.4% (-13.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Gaudreau 58.7%
Defensive zone
Gaudreau 92.2%
Neutral zone
Gaudreau 84.5%
Result
Frederick Gaudreau favored at 75.5%
75.5%
24.5%
Gaudreau
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
5
(6 meetings)
1
5
Gaudreau
Hischier
Last 6: Gaudreau 1-5 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
3
Gaudreau
Hischier
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
2
Gaudreau
Hischier
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Gaudreau
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
44.9% (414)
55.5% (1,172)
-10.6%
Power Play
31.8% (22)
64.5% (265)
-32.7%
Penalty Kill
38.0% (129)
43.9% (164)
-5.9%
On power play, Hischier has a +32.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Gaudreau is 42.8% vs left-shot opponents (453).
Gaudreau shoots right. Hischier is 57.2% vs right-shot opponents (570).
Home / Away
Gaudreau
Hischier
Home
42.6% (277)
56.8% (791)
Away
43.1% (288)
54.8% (810)
By Period
Gaudreau
Hischier
P1
44.1%
56.0%
P2
44.7%
58.6%
P3
39.5%
53.5%
OT
0.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
47.2%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gaudreau
40.0%▼
42.5%
42.8%
Hischier
66.0%▲
58.0%
55.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | 3 | 16:13 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 3 | 13:34 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 2 | 05:36 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 2 | 02:37 | Defensive | Frederick Gaudreau |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 3 | 17:08 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1 | 05:53 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |