Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.2% vs 52.7%). Look for Hischier on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 12 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Norris 52.1% vs Hischier 52.7% (-0.5%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 18-15 in 33 meetings
Offensive zone
Norris 50.1%
Defensive zone
Norris 56.8%
Neutral zone
Norris 59.5%
Result
Josh Norris favored at 56.0%
56.0%
44.0%
Norris
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
15
-
18
(33 meetings)
15
18
Norris
Hischier
Last 10: Norris 3-7 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Norris
5
4
Norris
Hischier
9 total
Defensive Zone
Even
6
6
Norris
Hischier
12 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
4
8
Norris
Hischier
12 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Norris
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
52.5% (3,089)
51.6% (8,444)
+0.9%
Power Play
53.4% (412)
59.9% (1,749)
-6.5%
Penalty Kill
45.4% (240)
49.3% (918)
-3.9%
On power play, Hischier has a +6.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Norris is 51.3% vs left-shot opponents (2,419).
Norris shoots left. Hischier is 51.4% vs left-shot opponents (7,097).
Home / Away
Norris
Hischier
Home
53.1% (1,896)
53.0% (5,477)
Away
51.2% (1,845)
52.4% (5,634)
By Period
Norris
Hischier
P1
55.5%
52.9%
P2
51.5%
52.6%
P3
50.1%
52.7%
OT
39.5%
50.6%
Final 5 min
53.3%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Norris
54.0%▲
51.0%
52.2%
Hischier
66.0%▲
58.0%
52.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3 | 10:36 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3 | 08:17 | Offensive | Josh Norris |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 2 | 16:53 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 2 | 14:44 | Offensive | Josh Norris |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 2 | 11:51 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 2 | 07:10 | Defensive | Josh Norris |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 3 | 18:41 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 3 | 17:15 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 1 | 07:39 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 3 | 10:00 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 3 | 06:54 | Neutral | Josh Norris |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 3 | 04:31 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 3 | 02:50 | Neutral | Josh Norris |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 2 | 15:01 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 1 | 17:03 | Defensive | Josh Norris |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 1 | 08:02 | Defensive | Josh Norris |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 3 | 14:56 | Defensive | Josh Norris |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 2 | 19:06 | Offensive | Josh Norris |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |