Nick Bjugstad vs Nico Hischier

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

Nico Hischier holds a +6.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.5% vs Hischier 55.4% (-6.4%)
Offensive zone Hischier 74.4%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 57.7%
Neutral zone Hischier 52.7%
Result Nico Hischier favored at 56.4%
43.6%
56.4%
Bjugstad Hischier
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
49.7% (292)
55.5% (1,172)
-5.8%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
64.5% (265)
-14.5%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (36)
43.9% (164)
+3.3%
On power play, Hischier has a +14.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (260).
Bjugstad shoots right. Hischier is 57.2% vs right-shot opponents (570).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Hischier
Home
48.7% (193)
56.8% (791)
Away
50.4% (141)
54.8% (810)
By Period
Bjugstad
Hischier
P1
41.5%
56.0%
P2
57.3%
58.6%
P3
50.0%
53.5%
OT
33.3%
33.3%
Final 5 min
51.7%
54.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%
Hischier
66.0%
58.0%
55.8%