Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nico Hischier
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +1.3% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 43.2% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.7% vs Hischier 43.6% (+1.3%)
H2H factor
Kuznetsov leads 9-3 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 62.0%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 50.0%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 61.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 59.8%
59.8%
40.2%
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
9
-
3
(12 meetings)
9
3
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Last 10: Kuznetsov 8-2 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
4
3
Kuznetsov
Hischier
7 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
0
Kuznetsov
Hischier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
0
Kuznetsov
Hischier
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (980)
42.4% (912)
+2.0%
Power Play
38.7% (31)
51.2% (43)
-12.5%
Penalty Kill
42.9% (7)
46.4% (28)
-3.5%
On power play, Hischier has a +12.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 43.2% vs left-shot opponents (673).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Hischier is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (642).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Home
46.4% (491)
44.6% (507)
Away
42.1% (527)
41.2% (476)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Hischier
P1
44.8%
47.6%
P2
44.6%
39.9%
P3
44.0%
41.3%
OT
23.1%
38.5%
Final 5 min
46.3%
34.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.2%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
42.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2018 | 3 | 04:24 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2 | 12:14 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2 | 12:10 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2 | 12:02 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2 | 04:14 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 2 | 01:14 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 3 | 09:15 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 3 | 09:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 3 | 00:36 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 1 | 17:35 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 30, 2017 | 1 | 07:19 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 2 | 17:56 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |