Josh Norris vs Nico Sturm

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

Nico Sturm holds a +4.7% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Norris 49.9% vs Sturm 53.6% (-4.7%)
Offensive zone Norris 73.3%
Defensive zone Sturm 74.9%
Neutral zone Sturm 50.4%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 50.7%
49.3%
50.7%
Norris Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Norris
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
50.5% (388)
54.6% (271)
-4.1%
Penalty Kill
42.9% (7)
54.4% (90)
-11.5%
On penalty kill, Sturm has a +11.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Norris is 52.6% vs left-shot opponents (321).
Norris shoots left. Sturm is 54.7% vs left-shot opponents (243).
Home / Away
Norris
Sturm
Home
48.1% (233)
53.0% (168)
Away
51.6% (246)
56.0% (193)
By Period
Norris
Sturm
P1
53.1%
58.2%
P2
49.2%
53.2%
P3
48.4%
52.3%
OT
0.0%
100.0%
Final 5 min
46.5%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Norris
54.0%
51.0%
49.9%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
54.6%