Justin Danforth vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Justin Danforth holds a +5.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Danforth 51.1% vs Bjugstad 49.5% (+5.4%)
Offensive zone Danforth 55.3%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 66.2%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 56.1%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 55.7%
44.3%
55.7%
Danforth Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Danforth
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
78.9% (19)
49.7% (292)
+29.2%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
50.0% (6)
+50.0%
Penalty Kill
9.1% (11)
47.2% (36)
-38.1%
On power play, Danforth has a +50.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Danforth is 60.0% vs right-shot opponents (10).
Danforth shoots right. Bjugstad is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (72).
Home / Away
Danforth
Bjugstad
Home
50.0% (24)
48.7% (193)
Away
71.4% (7)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Danforth
Bjugstad
P1
55.6%
41.5%
P2
62.5%
57.3%
P3
50.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
75.0%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Danforth
54.0%
51.5%
54.8%
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%