Blake Lizotte vs Nico Sturm

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

Nico Sturm holds a +4.6% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Lizotte 50.0% vs Sturm 53.6% (-4.6%)
Offensive zone Sturm 58.4%
Defensive zone Lizotte 61.7%
Neutral zone Lizotte 55.4%
Result Blake Lizotte favored at 52.9%
52.9%
47.1%
Lizotte Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Lizotte
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (342)
54.6% (271)
-1.7%
Penalty Kill
43.1% (130)
54.4% (90)
-11.3%
On penalty kill, Sturm has a +11.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Lizotte is 50.5% vs left-shot opponents (285).
Lizotte shoots left. Sturm is 54.7% vs left-shot opponents (243).
Home / Away
Lizotte
Sturm
Home
44.2% (242)
53.0% (168)
Away
56.0% (234)
56.0% (193)
By Period
Lizotte
Sturm
P1
49.6%
58.2%
P2
46.9%
53.2%
P3
52.6%
52.3%
OT
100.0%
100.0%
Final 5 min
48.0%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Lizotte
46.0%
47.0%
50.0%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
54.6%