Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +3.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on neutral-zone draws (75% H2H, 12 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Zibanejad 51.8% vs Hischier 55.4% (-3.8%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 11-7 in 18 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 52.3%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 56.9%
Neutral zone
Zibanejad 55.4%
Result
Mika Zibanejad favored at 54.4%
54.4%
45.6%
Zibanejad
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
11
(18 meetings)
7
11
Zibanejad
Hischier
Last 10: Zibanejad 5-5 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
2
1
Zibanejad
Hischier
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
2
1
Zibanejad
Hischier
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
3
9
Zibanejad
Hischier
12 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Zibanejad
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
53.3% (807)
55.5% (1,172)
-2.2%
Power Play
47.6% (42)
64.5% (265)
-16.9%
Penalty Kill
46.3% (147)
43.9% (164)
+2.4%
On power play, Hischier has a +16.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Zibanejad is 52.0% vs left-shot opponents (729).
Zibanejad shoots right. Hischier is 57.2% vs right-shot opponents (570).
Home / Away
Zibanejad
Hischier
Home
49.8% (466)
56.8% (791)
Away
54.0% (530)
54.8% (810)
By Period
Zibanejad
Hischier
P1
52.9%
56.0%
P2
51.2%
58.6%
P3
51.7%
53.5%
OT
60.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
57.0%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Zibanejad
58.0%▲
53.0%
52.0%
Hischier
66.0%▲
58.0%
55.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3 | 10:33 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3 | 06:33 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 2 | 15:52 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 2 | 11:57 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1 | 17:39 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1 | 16:36 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1 | 08:09 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 15:52 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2 | 18:07 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2 | 08:22 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2 | 00:12 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 11:07 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 06:59 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 06:53 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 06:44 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |