Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Bjugstad

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Bjugstad holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Bjugstad 49.3% (-4.2%)
Offensive zone Kuznetsov 67.8%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 75.1%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 51.7%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 53.0%
47.0%
53.0%
Kuznetsov Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
50.7% (906)
-6.3%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
48.1% (108)
+10.7%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
44.4% (239)
-8.0%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +10.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Bjugstad is 49.2% vs left-shot opponents (906).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
Home
48.6% (370)
49.8% (643)
Away
41.4% (377)
48.7% (610)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Bjugstad
P1
44.3%
49.4%
P2
49.6%
50.5%
P3
41.4%
47.9%
OT
42.9%
50.0%
Final 5 min
41.1%
48.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%
44.0%
45.0%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
49.2%