Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Bjugstad
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nick Bjugstad holds a +11.8% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 42.3% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Bjugstad 53.8% (-11.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 87.5%
Defensive zone
Bjugstad 51.0%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 69.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 62.5%
62.5%
37.5%
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
3
(3 meetings)
0
3
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Bjugstad
0
1
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Bjugstad
0
2
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
55.9% (245)
-12.6%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
0.0% (3)
+47.0%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
57.1% (7)
-16.3%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +47.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.3% vs right-shot opponents (376).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Bjugstad is 54.5% vs left-shot opponents (198).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Home
43.9% (602)
53.2% (111)
Away
43.1% (564)
56.9% (144)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
P1
43.2%
44.6%
P2
41.5%
61.4%
P3
45.2%
61.3%
Final 5 min
49.6%
50.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Bjugstad
40.0%▼
48.0%
55.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2022 | 3 | 17:06 | Defensive | Nick Bjugstad |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 3 | 06:56 | Neutral | Nick Bjugstad |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 3 | 02:53 | Neutral | Nick Bjugstad |