Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (40.5% vs 39.6%). Smith wins 39.0% vs left-shot opponents — Hudler shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Smith 41.2% vs Hudler 43.0% (+0.9%)
Offensive zone
Smith 61.4%
Defensive zone
Hudler 62.8%
Neutral zone
Smith 54.4%
Result
Craig Smith favored at 51.0%
51.0%
49.0%
Smith
Hudler
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Smith
Hudler
Edge
Even Strength
40.8% (1,023)
38.0% (158)
+2.8%
Power Play
39.4% (198)
52.4% (42)
-13.0%
Penalty Kill
44.4% (9)
0.0% (6)
+44.4%
On penalty kill, Smith has a +44.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hudler shoots left. Smith is 39.0% vs left-shot opponents (920).
Smith shoots right. Hudler is 39.7% vs right-shot opponents (78).
Home / Away
Smith
Hudler
Home
42.3% (556)
42.6% (115)
Away
39.1% (675)
35.9% (92)
By Period
Smith
Hudler
P1
39.0%
44.2%
P2
42.1%
31.9%
P3
40.2%
39.2%
OT
75.0%
71.4%
Final 5 min
40.8%
37.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
30.0%▼
44.0%
40.5%
Hudler
46.0%▲
38.5%
39.6%