Jack Hughes vs Mats Zuccarello

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

Mats Zuccarello holds a +12.9% FO% edge overall. Hughes wins 33.0% vs left-shot opponents — Zuccarello shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hughes 39.5% vs Zuccarello 49.7% (-12.9%)
Offensive zone Zuccarello 57.7%
Defensive zone Zuccarello 54.8%
Neutral zone Hughes 51.5%
Result Mats Zuccarello favored at 53.7%
46.3%
53.7%
Hughes Zuccarello
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hughes
Zuccarello
Edge
Even Strength
36.7% (305)
49.0% (51)
-12.3%
Power Play
14.3% (7)
50.0% (4)
-35.7%
On power play, Zuccarello has a +35.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Zuccarello shoots left. Hughes is 33.0% vs left-shot opponents (206).
Hughes shoots left. Zuccarello is 35.3% vs left-shot opponents (34).
Home / Away
Hughes
Zuccarello
Home
35.8% (159)
47.1% (34)
Away
36.5% (159)
52.4% (21)
By Period
Hughes
Zuccarello
P1
42.3%
58.1%
P2
28.2%
35.7%
P3
37.2%
40.0%
Final 5 min
27.5%
66.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hughes
38.0%
37.0%
36.2%
Zuccarello
50.0%
42.0%
49.1%