Jack Hughes vs Kevin Hayes

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (36.2% vs 35.8%). Hughes wins 33.0% vs left-shot opponents — Hayes shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hughes 39.5% vs Hayes 42.7% (+0.4%)
Offensive zone Hughes 54.6%
Defensive zone Hayes 51.9%
Neutral zone Hughes 50.6%
Result Jack Hughes favored at 51.1%
51.1%
48.9%
Hughes Hayes
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hughes
Hayes
Edge
Even Strength
36.7% (305)
31.9% (91)
+4.8%
Power Play
14.3% (7)
64.3% (14)
-50.0%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (6)
0.0% (1)
+33.3%
On power play, Hayes has a +50.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hayes shoots left. Hughes is 33.0% vs left-shot opponents (206).
Hughes shoots left. Hayes is 39.7% vs left-shot opponents (58).
Home / Away
Hughes
Hayes
Home
35.8% (159)
30.6% (49)
Away
36.5% (159)
40.4% (57)
By Period
Hughes
Hayes
P1
42.3%
22.9%
P2
28.2%
40.0%
P3
37.2%
44.4%
Final 5 min
27.5%
30.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hughes
38.0%
37.0%
36.2%
Hayes
30.0%
42.5%
35.8%