Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Bjugstad
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.5% vs 47.8%). Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 5 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Bjugstad 48.0% (-0.3%)
H2H factor
Kuznetsov leads 10-3 in 13 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 79.4%
Defensive zone
Bjugstad 69.6%
Neutral zone
Bjugstad 56.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 54.4%
54.4%
45.6%
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Head-to-Head Record
10
-
3
(13 meetings)
10
3
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Last 10: Kuznetsov 8-2 Bjugstad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
5
0
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Bjugstad
1
2
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
4
1
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
49.4% (867)
-1.7%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
56.0% (25)
-2.5%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
40.7% (216)
-1.3%
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Bjugstad is 50.4% vs left-shot opponents (796).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Home
45.9% (534)
46.5% (480)
Away
49.2% (535)
48.9% (628)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
P1
44.8%
48.7%
P2
52.1%
45.6%
P3
44.5%
49.1%
OT
75.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
45.2%
45.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.5%
Bjugstad
40.0%▼
48.0%
47.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | 2 | 16:14 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 1 | 18:37 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 19:24 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 18:31 | Defensive | Nick Bjugstad |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 10:29 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 08:48 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 03:23 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nick Bjugstad |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 2 | 03:17 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 2 | 03:13 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 1 | 08:10 | Defensive | Nick Bjugstad |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |