Kevin Hayes vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +13.6% FO% edge overall. Hayes wins 31.3% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hayes 42.7% vs Bjugstad 49.5% (-13.6%)
Offensive zone Hayes 63.9%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 74.0%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 54.2%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 54.8%
45.2%
54.8%
Hayes Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hayes
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
31.9% (91)
49.7% (292)
-17.8%
Power Play
64.3% (14)
50.0% (6)
+14.3%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
47.2% (36)
-47.2%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +47.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Hayes is 31.3% vs right-shot opponents (48).
Hayes shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (260).
Home / Away
Hayes
Bjugstad
Home
30.6% (49)
48.7% (193)
Away
40.4% (57)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Hayes
Bjugstad
P1
22.9%
41.5%
P2
40.0%
57.3%
P3
44.4%
50.0%
Final 5 min
30.4%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hayes
30.0%
42.5%
35.8%
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%