Connor McMichael vs Nick Bjugstad
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.8% vs 47.4%). McMichael wins 43.6% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
McMichael 48.3% vs Bjugstad 47.9% (-0.6%)
Offensive zone
McMichael 52.8%
Defensive zone
Bjugstad 61.2%
Neutral zone
Bjugstad 50.2%
Result
Nick Bjugstad favored at 52.9%
47.1%
52.9%
McMichael
Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
McMichael
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
43.7% (71)
46.7% (398)
-3.0%
Power Play
52.4% (21)
51.6% (31)
+0.8%
Penalty Kill
52.9% (17)
62.5% (8)
-9.6%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +9.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. McMichael is 43.6% vs right-shot opponents (39).
McMichael shoots left. Bjugstad is 49.2% vs left-shot opponents (323).
Home / Away
McMichael
Bjugstad
Home
42.6% (54)
47.3% (220)
Away
50.9% (55)
47.5% (217)
By Period
McMichael
Bjugstad
P1
42.9%
46.1%
P2
40.5%
46.3%
P3
57.1%
50.4%
Final 5 min
55.2%
46.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
McMichael
34.0%▼
45.0%
46.8%
Bjugstad
40.0%▼
48.0%
47.4%