Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +16.3% FO% edge overall. Kreider wins 35.7% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kreider 47.1% vs Hischier 54.9% (-16.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kreider 71.9%
Defensive zone
Kreider 55.4%
Neutral zone
Kreider 63.4%
Result
Chris Kreider favored at 55.4%
55.4%
44.6%
Kreider
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Kreider
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
2
Kreider
Hischier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kreider
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
36.0% (25)
55.0% (1,107)
-19.0%
Power Play
62.5% (8)
63.1% (252)
-0.6%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (3)
43.6% (149)
-43.6%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +43.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kreider is 35.7% vs left-shot opponents (28).
Kreider shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (977).
Home / Away
Kreider
Hischier
Home
47.4% (19)
56.5% (763)
Away
29.4% (17)
54.0% (745)
By Period
Kreider
Hischier
P1
54.5%
56.0%
P2
35.7%
57.6%
P3
27.3%
53.0%
Final 5 min
57.1%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kreider
44.0%▲
38.0%
38.9%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
55.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | 2 | 10:22 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 13, 2025 | 1 | 15:15 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |