Nick Bjugstad vs Nico Hischier

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

Nico Hischier holds a +5.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.9% vs Hischier 54.8% (-5.4%)
Offensive zone Hischier 72.8%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 63.1%
Neutral zone Hischier 52.1%
Result Nico Hischier favored at 54.0%
46.0%
54.0%
Bjugstad Hischier
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
50.9% (212)
54.7% (887)
-3.8%
Power Play
40.0% (5)
66.5% (194)
-26.5%
Penalty Kill
44.1% (34)
38.9% (108)
+5.2%
On power play, Hischier has a +26.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Bjugstad is 49.0% vs left-shot opponents (202).
Bjugstad shoots right. Hischier is 57.4% vs right-shot opponents (413).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Hischier
Home
52.3% (151)
56.6% (537)
Away
46.0% (100)
54.0% (652)
By Period
Bjugstad
Hischier
P1
44.9%
55.2%
P2
56.8%
57.2%
P3
48.3%
54.2%
OT
33.3%
31.3%
Final 5 min
48.4%
53.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
44.0%
49.0%
49.8%
Hischier
56.0%
54.5%
55.2%