Gabriel Vilardi vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +6.7% FO% edge overall. Vilardi wins 44.4% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Vilardi 46.4% vs Bjugstad 49.5% (-6.7%)
Offensive zone Vilardi 80.4%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 81.4%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 54.6%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 51.9%
48.1%
51.9%
Vilardi Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Vilardi
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
41.4% (70)
49.7% (292)
-8.3%
Power Play
48.0% (25)
50.0% (6)
-2.0%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
47.2% (36)
-47.2%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +47.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Vilardi is 44.4% vs right-shot opponents (27).
Vilardi shoots right. Bjugstad is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (72).
Home / Away
Vilardi
Bjugstad
Home
40.0% (50)
48.7% (193)
Away
45.7% (46)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Vilardi
Bjugstad
P1
48.6%
41.5%
P2
37.1%
57.3%
P3
41.7%
50.0%
Final 5 min
52.2%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Vilardi
38.0%
43.5%
42.7%
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%