Craig Smith vs Gustav Nyquist

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Gustav Nyquist holds a +1.9% FO% edge overall. Smith wins 35.0% vs left-shot opponents — Nyquist shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Smith 47.2% vs Nyquist 46.9% (-1.9%)
Offensive zone Smith 56.8%
Defensive zone Nyquist 59.6%
Neutral zone Nyquist 53.7%
Result Gustav Nyquist favored at 52.2%
47.8%
52.2%
Smith Nyquist
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Smith
Nyquist
Edge
Even Strength
29.4% (17)
36.0% (25)
-6.6%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
50.0% (4)
+0.0%
On even strength, Nyquist has a +6.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Nyquist shoots left. Smith is 35.0% vs left-shot opponents (20).
Smith shoots right. Nyquist is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (10).
Home / Away
Smith
Nyquist
Home
44.4% (9)
13.3% (15)
Away
28.6% (14)
60.0% (15)
By Period
Smith
Nyquist
P1
33.3%
37.5%
P2
46.2%
38.5%
P3
14.3%
33.3%
Final 5 min
40.0%
37.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
30.0%
44.0%
34.8%
Nyquist
38.0%
43.0%
36.7%