Nick Bjugstad vs Tyson Kozak

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.4% vs 49.6%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.5% vs Kozak 49.7% (-0.2%)
Offensive zone Bjugstad 54.7%
Defensive zone Kozak 59.4%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 53.1%
Result Tyson Kozak favored at 50.5%
49.5%
50.5%
Bjugstad Kozak
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Kozak
Edge
Even Strength
49.7% (292)
49.3% (294)
+0.4%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
60.0% (5)
-10.0%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (36)
50.0% (40)
-2.8%
On power play, Kozak has a +10.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kozak shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (260).
Bjugstad shoots right. Kozak is 54.0% vs right-shot opponents (100).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Kozak
Home
48.7% (193)
45.5% (145)
Away
50.4% (141)
52.6% (194)
By Period
Bjugstad
Kozak
P1
41.5%
53.4%
P2
57.3%
50.0%
P3
50.0%
44.3%
Final 5 min
51.7%
44.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
42.0%
48.0%
49.4%
Kozak
50.0%
49.0%
49.6%