Nick Bjugstad vs Sean Couturier

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

Sean Couturier holds a +4.5% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.5% vs Couturier 53.6% (-4.5%)
Offensive zone Couturier 53.8%
Defensive zone Couturier 60.3%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 51.6%
Result Sean Couturier favored at 54.1%
45.9%
54.1%
Bjugstad Couturier
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
49.7% (292)
53.9% (792)
-4.2%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
62.9% (70)
-12.9%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (36)
51.3% (234)
-4.1%
On power play, Couturier has a +12.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (260).
Bjugstad shoots right. Couturier is 55.9% vs right-shot opponents (395).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Couturier
Home
48.7% (193)
51.4% (541)
Away
50.4% (141)
56.4% (555)
By Period
Bjugstad
Couturier
P1
41.5%
56.0%
P2
57.3%
52.6%
P3
50.0%
54.3%
OT
33.3%
44.1%
Final 5 min
51.7%
55.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%
Couturier
64.0%
56.0%
53.9%