Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (53.4% vs 53.1%). Cizikas wins 54.2% vs left-shot opponents — Blueger shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Cizikas 52.9% vs Blueger 52.8% (+0.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Blueger 55.2%
Defensive zone
Cizikas 54.8%
Neutral zone
Blueger 51.6%
Result
Casey Cizikas favored at 54.8%
54.8%
45.2%
Cizikas
Blueger
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Cizikas
Blueger
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Cizikas
1
0
Cizikas
Blueger
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Cizikas
Blueger
Edge
Even Strength
53.7% (525)
54.2% (590)
-0.5%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
71.4% (14)
+28.6%
Penalty Kill
51.7% (120)
48.0% (177)
+3.7%
On power play, Cizikas has a +28.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Blueger shoots left. Cizikas is 54.2% vs left-shot opponents (454).
Cizikas shoots left. Blueger is 50.5% vs left-shot opponents (548).
Home / Away
Cizikas
Blueger
Home
58.6% (307)
53.2% (378)
Away
48.7% (339)
53.1% (403)
By Period
Cizikas
Blueger
P1
56.7%
54.3%
P2
49.8%
56.7%
P3
53.8%
48.9%
OT
100.0%
25.0%
Final 5 min
49.3%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cizikas
60.0%▼
61.5%
53.4%
Blueger
58.0%▲
48.5%
53.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 | 01:02 | Defensive | Casey Cizikas |