Jesperi Kotkaniemi vs Nico Hischier
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.2% vs 52.1%). Kotkaniemi wins 54.9% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kotkaniemi 50.9% vs Hischier 51.9% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 65.1%
Defensive zone
Kotkaniemi 58.7%
Neutral zone
Kotkaniemi 61.9%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 58.7%
58.7%
41.3%
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
2
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
49.8% (309)
51.0% (1,011)
-1.2%
Power Play
64.5% (31)
58.2% (261)
+6.3%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (4)
47.7% (130)
+2.3%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +6.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 54.9% vs left-shot opponents (213).
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Hischier is 52.8% vs left-shot opponents (858).
Home / Away
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
Home
51.7% (203)
52.8% (665)
Away
50.4% (141)
51.4% (737)
By Period
Kotkaniemi
Hischier
P1
49.5%
53.8%
P2
50.4%
53.8%
P3
53.8%
49.5%
Final 5 min
55.1%
51.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
48.0%
51.2%
Hischier
56.0%▲
54.5%
52.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2022 | 1 | 15:12 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 1 | 09:16 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |