Derek Stepan vs Nick Bjugstad

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (55.9% vs 55.3%). Stepan wins 53.3% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Stepan 54.8% vs Bjugstad 53.8% (+0.6%)
H2H factor Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Stepan 52.2%
Defensive zone Stepan 55.7%
Neutral zone Stepan 50.4%
Result Derek Stepan favored at 50.4%
50.4%
49.6%
Stepan Bjugstad
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 2 (4 meetings)
2
2
Stepan Bjugstad

Zone Breakdown

Neutral Zone
Even
2
2
Stepan Bjugstad
4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Stepan
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
54.5% (374)
55.9% (245)
-1.4%
Power Play
0.0% (2)
0.0% (3)
+0.0%
Penalty Kill
64.7% (68)
57.1% (7)
+7.6%
On penalty kill, Stepan has a +7.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Stepan is 53.3% vs right-shot opponents (120).
Stepan shoots right. Bjugstad is 57.9% vs right-shot opponents (57).
Home / Away
Stepan
Bjugstad
Home
54.5% (222)
53.2% (111)
Away
57.2% (222)
56.9% (144)
By Period
Stepan
Bjugstad
P1
57.5%
44.6%
P2
54.7%
61.4%
P3
55.9%
61.3%
Final 5 min
57.5%
50.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Stepan
50.0%
55.5%
55.9%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
55.3%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Apr 2, 2022 3 19:44 Neutral Derek Stepan
Apr 2, 2022 3 07:24 Neutral Nick Bjugstad
Apr 2, 2022 2 08:00 Neutral Derek Stepan
Apr 2, 2022 1 10:20 Neutral Nick Bjugstad